The proposed new Rays ballpark cleared two important hurdles this week after Hillborough County and Tampa approved initial funding plans, but there is plenty of work to tackle in preparation of a final deal. (more…)
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After $400M, new Athletics ballpark is on time, on budget
With the team already spending $400 million, the $2-billion new Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas is on budget and on time, with work on the lower bowl substantially underway. (more…)
Visiting Erlanger Park, new Chattanooga Lookouts home
With the opening of Erlanger Park, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) have significantly advanced the art of ballpark design, bringing new life to a historic industrial site while providing a unique experience for both fans and players. (more…)
Field of Dreams lands big donation, Northwoods League team
Big news coming out of Dyersville, Iowa, where the nonprofit owner of the iconic Field of Dreams movie set has landed a $10 million grant to finish a new ballpark, which will be put into use this year for an MLB exhibition and a new Northwoods League team in 2027 and beyond. (more…)
Rays, local officials reach nonbinding MOU on $2.3B new ballpark deal
After several weeks of intense negotiations, Tampa Bay Rays ownership and local officials agreed to a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $2.3 billion new ballpark deal, with governments paying $967 million. (more…)
Rochester Honkers set for one final campaign at Mayo Field
Rochester Honkers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership announced this will be the team’s last season at Mayo Field, but plans for a new ballpark remain up in the air. (more…)
Royals decide on Crown Center new ballpark site
The Kansas City Royals have finally settled on a site for a Kauffman Stadium replacement, eschewing the suburbs for a new ballpark at downtown’s Crown Center’s shopping district. (more…)
Shuffles in the MiLB lineup at hand?
While we hear MiLB contraction isn’t likely in coming years, the lineups are definitely changing thanks to ownership shifts and changes in new-ballpark plans, as seen in Trenton and Everett. (more…)
Clearwater, Pinellas County approve BayCare Ballpark renovations
Two key funding commitments are now in place for BayCare Ballpark renovations, with the city of Clearwater pledging $30 million and Pinellas County set for $85 million. (more…)
Marking Jackie Robinson Day, MiLB edition
Baseball’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day also takes place on the Minor League Baseball and amateur levels, with plenty of events scheduled for Vero Beach’s Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) at Dodgertown. (more…)
Initial budget for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark released
The initial numbers are in for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, and they’re raising a few eyebrows: $2.3 billion overall budget for the facility, with a public spending ask of $1.065 billion. (more…)
Phillies present plan for BayCare Ballpark renovations
After several years of planning and false starts, the Philadelphia Phillies formally presented their $205-million plan for Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark renovations to the Pinellas County Commission. (more…)
Chase Field renovations part of potential downtown PHX overhaul
As Phoenix eyes an ambitious overhaul of downtown offerings, the planned Chase Field renovations from the Arizona Diamondbacks could play a part in the final plan. (more…)