We have some new details and conceptual renderings about a new Richmond Flying Squirrels ballpark, as the Double-A Eastern League team moves forward with a schematic site design submitted to the city. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Community benefits agreements and the new ballpark math
While the concept isn’t new, we’re seeing community benefits agreements pop up in discussions of new and existing MLB ballpark funding discussions. Here’s a look at what’s involved. (more…)
Big $45M Four Winds Field upgrades on tap
South Bend city agencies and the South Bend Cubs (High-A; Midwest League) are finalizing a $45-million bond offering that would finance Four Winds Field upgrades, both on the fan side and the player side. (more…)
New for 2025: Fifth Third Park
A new Spartanburg ballpark received final approvals from the South Carolina city, as more details have been revealed about Fifth Third Park, the future home of the relocating Down East Wood Ducks (Single-A; Carolina League). (more…)
Tempe Diablo Stadium renovations back on track
The on-again, off-again Tempe Diablo Stadium renovations for Los Angeles Angels spring training are back on, as the city of Tempe is angling to have a new clubhouse and player-development space completed in time for 2025. (more…)
Phillies now part of South Philadelphia Sports Complex development
The Philadelphia Phillies are now part of Comcast Spectacor’s plan to convert portions of the sea of parking at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex into a live-work-play sports and entertainment district, potentially transforming the Citizens Bank Park experience in the future. (more…)
Long-awaited A’s Vegas ballpark renderings revealed
After several delays, the long-awaited Oakland A’s Vegas ballpark renderings were revealed by the team, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and HNTB. (more…)
Rays make triumphant return to Port Charlotte
The baseball gods were smiling on the patient Port Charlotte spring-training fans Saturday, as the Tampa Bay Rays launched their 2024 season at Charlotte Sports Park after spending last spring at Disney and the Trop. (more…)
Oakland or Sacramento? Rumors fly on temporary A’s home
As team reps and local civic officials discuss the use of the Coliseum as a temporary A’s home until a new Las Vegas ballpark opens, we’re seeing conflicting reports–while hearing directly from other insiders–about where the team ends up. Relax. (more…)
Oakland Ballers ballpark plans shift to Raimondi Park
A change in plans for the 2024 Oakland Ballers ballpark: The team will play at Raimondi Park in West Oakland, a shift from the previously announced home at Laney College. (more…)
Report: Reinsdorf to seek $1B in state money for new Chicago White Sox ballpark
We have the opening bid for public funding of a new Chicago White Sox ballpark, as team owner Jerry Reinsdorf will reportedly ask the state of Illinois for $1 billion in hotel taxes and TIF proceeds to build the new facility. (more…)
New for 2024: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches
As spring training launches, we have some ballpark news from the Grapefruit League: the spring home of the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals is now CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, as naming rights for the West Palm Beach training camp have been purchased by Travis Scott’s hard-seltzer firm. (more…)
Oakland Coliseum lease talks reportedly go well: A’s, government officials
A meeting between Oakland, Alameda County and Oakland A’s officials today reportedly went well, enhancing the chances the team will be able to reach a deal to continue play at the Oakland Coliseum until a new Las Vegas ballpark opens in 2028 or 2029. (more…)