With the team now reaching the $600-million mark in spending on a new Vegas A’s ballpark, the most unexpected issues in the development have not been posed by the Athletics, but by development partner Bally’s. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Kansas City Council approves new Crown Center ballpark for Royals
As expected, the full Kansas City Council approved the framework for a new Crown Center ballpark for the Kansas City Royals, moving the project another step closer to a 2030 opening. (more…)
Rochester Honkers wrap up Mayo Field history
With the end of the summer-collegiate Northwoods League season, the Rochester Honkers are ending their 33-year history at Mayo Field, with the future of the vintage facility up in the air. (more…)
Deal reached with city, county on new Rays ballpark funding
We have a tentative deal on a new Rays ballpark funding plan, as Hillsborough County and Tampa elected bodies are expected to vote this week on public support for the $2.3 billion project. (more…)
KC committee commits $600M to Crown Center Royals ballpark
Progress on a new Crown Center Royals ballpark continues, as the Kansas City Council’s Finance Committee approved a development and financing framework that includes $600 million in city funding. (more…)
100 years of MiLB ballparks: Maple Leaf Stadium
The United States and Canada enjoyed a boom economy in 1926, with the expansion of the middle class and a rising of the working class. Baseball, then established as America’s Pastime, was in prime position to take advantage of that economic expansion — and the result was a boom in MiLB ballparks. (more…)
New Tampa ballpark renderings unveiled
Featuring a translucent roof, plenty of club and group spaces and an updated cownose rays tank, new Tampa ballpark renderings were released by the MLB Rays during last night’s game. (more…)
New for 2027: Dyersville Dreamers
We have the branding for the newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, as the Dyersville Dreamers will launch play at the permanent Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa. (more…)
Dramatic Crown Center redevelopment could accompany new Kansas City Royals ballpark
A new Kansas City Royals ballpark could be part of a dramatic redevelopment of the city’s historic Crown Center neighborhood, according to plans filed by an engineering firm. (more…)
Redbirds, Memphis clash over future of AutoZone Park
It’s been a rough few years for the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League): After being denied state funding for an extensive renovation, Memphis officials are now raising the prospect of pulling all city funding for AutoZone Park. (more…)
Brewers begin work on Truss Club for 2027
The makeover of American Family Field continues, as the Milwaukee Brewers begin construction of a new indoor-outdoor space, The Truss Club, for high-end season-ticket holders. (more…)
New for 2027: Wichita Turbo Tubs
Not quite sure why we are seeing this announcement in June, but here goes: The Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) will be permanently rebranded the Wichita Turbo Tubs for the 2027 MiLB season. (more…)
City, Emeralds to study new Medford ballpark
The City Council and the Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will split the cost of a $500,000 study to determine the feasibility of a new Medford ballpark as well as upgrades to Harry & David Field. (more…)