Archives: Jan. 22-28, 2006 D.C., MLB reach agreement on new ballpark lease Posted January 28, 2006 MLB and the District of Columbia reached an agreement on a new, revised ballpark lease that purports to address many of the concerns raised by D.C. Council members. The biggest issue, and one that’s not fully addressed in the […]
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Archives: Jan. 15-21, 2006
Archives: Jan. 15-21, 2006 State agency approves plans for Yankees, Mets ballparks Posted January 19, 2006 The board of the Empire State Development Corp. approved preliminary plans for new ballparks for the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. The new Mets ballpark would be comprised of seven levels with 42,500 seats and standing […]
Archives: Jan. 8-14, 2006
Archives: Jan. 8-14, 2006 It’s official: Midland group buying SW Michigan D-Rays Posted January 13, 2006 Bill Stavropoulos, chairman of the board of The Dow Chemical Co., said that the newly formed non-profit Michigan Baseball Foundation is close to buying the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays (Class A; Midwest League), and will begin building a HOK-designed […]
Archives: Jan. 1-7, 2006
Archives: Jan. 1-7, 2006 Mandalay pulls out of Bowling Green deal Posted January 5, 2006 Mandalay Baseball Properties has pulled out of a deal to develop a ballpark and other property in Bowling Green, as the firm announced it would let its exploratory agreement with the city expire with the old year: "Unfortunately, we are […]
Archives: Dec. 24-31, 2005
Archives: Dec. 24-31, 2005 Ticket sales suspended for World Baseball Classic in Puerto Rico Posted December 30, 2005 The promoter of the World Baseball Classic games in Puerto Rico says he’s suspending ticket sales to the event because of the uncertainly surrounding Cuba’s participation and whether first-round games will actually be held there. Baseball officials […]
Archives: Dec. 17-23, 2005
Archives: Dec. 17-23, 2005 MLB tries to thwart Nats ballpark deals by potential owners Posted December 22, 2005 Major League Baseball has ordered bidders for the Washington Nationals not to promise D.C. government leaders money for a new ballpark because their involvement could disrupt negotiations, angering some city officials who believe the bidders could help […]
Archives: Dec. 10-16, 2005
Archives: Dec. 10-16, 2005 Making a tip-top Trop Posted December 16, 2005 The new ownership of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays is serious about enhancing the fan experience at the Tropicana Dome. The renovations will include major overhauls to the interiors of the premium Kane’s Club seating area behind home plate, luxury suites and the […]
Archives: Dec. 3-9, 2005
Archives: Dec. 3-9, 2005 Miami-Dade seeks solution for a Marlins ballpark Posted December 9, 2005 Miami-Dade County Commissioners pushed Thursday for one more stab at salvaging a deal to help the Marlins build a ballpark, perhaps next to Dolphins Stadium with the help of Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga. Commissioners asked County Manager George Burgess […]
Archives: August 28-Sept. 3, 2005
Archives: August 28-Sept. 3, 2005 Cubs to pass on concerts next season Posted September 2, 2005 Concerts are the easiest way for baseball teams to raise additional money at the ballpark: they’re already set up for crowds and the layout makes perfect sense for setting up a stage. Recent minor-league tours by Bob Dylan/Willie Nelson […]
Archives: August 20-27, 2005
Archives: August 20-27, 2005 Sides close on Sounds ballpark plan Posted August 26, 2005 Nashville city officials and the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are close to finalizing a deal for a multiuse development and new ballpark. The deal, which calls for no direct taxpayer subsidy, The $43-million ballpark would be accompanied by […]
Archives: August 13-19, 2005
Archives: August 13-19, 2005 Ex-Dillas’ owners seek new Amarillo team Posted August 19, 2005 Byron Pierce and John Bryant, the original founders of the independent Texas-Louisiana League (now the Central League) who are launching another Texas-based indy league, confirm they’re looking at assuming the lease of Potter County Memorial Stadium, the former home of the […]
Archives: August 6-12, 2005
Archives: August 6-12, 2005 A’s owner to offer specific ballpark plan to keep team in Oakland Posted August 12, 2005 More on the proposal by the Oakland A’s front office to put a new ballpark just north of McAfee Coliseum. The development would include retail and housing components and would aim to transform a swath […]
Archives: July 30-August 5, 2005
Archives: July 30-August 5, 2005 A’s front office reiterates desire for new ballpark near Coliseum Posted August 5, 2005 Oakland Athletics managing partner Lewis Wolff once again stressed his desire to see a new ballpark for his team built on or near the team’s current home, McAfee Coliseum. Wolff and leaders of the Oakland-Alameda County […]