Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is offering support for the Tampa Bay Rays‘ pursuit of a split-season arrangement between Tampa Bay and Montreal, saying he and MLB team owners view it as a viable plan. (more…)
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Clover Park Renovation Reportedly Behind Schedule
Clover Park renovations will not be finished when the New York Mets report for spring training Monday, according to a newly released report, with work now expected to be complete later this month. (more…)
Group Announces Lawsuit to Stop Reverchon Park Deal
On Thursday, a group of neighbors announced plans to file a lawsuit to stop a deal between the City of Dallas and a contingent led by Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson to renovate Reverchon Park. (more…)
Field of Dreams Game Expected to Yield Tourism Boom
Ahead of an August MLB regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyserville, IA, local tourism officials anticipate the event will draw a plenty of visitors. (more…)
Texas Rangers Unveil Details on Globe Life Field Clubs
The Texas Rangers unveiled details Wednesday on two clubs at Globe Life Field, providing a preview of the premium areas as ballpark construction winds down. (more…)
Witter Field Upgrades in the Works
As they pursue a lease extension with the city, prospective new owners of the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are mapping out upgrades to Witter Field. (more…)
Groundbreaking Marks Step to Clear Possible Richmond Ballpark Site
Ground has been broken on a facility to replace an existing warehouse across from The Diamond, an early step toward freeing up a potential site for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark. (more…)
BB&T Point Could Land Pro Soccer Team
A professional soccer club could join the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) at BB&T Point, as discussions are underway about placing a USL League One team at the facility. (more…)
Florida Sports Facility Funds Bill Prompts Concerns for Spring Training
Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill that would prevent counties from using certain funds to finance professional sports facilities, but concerns are being raised about how it could affect spring training complexes in the state. (more…)
2019-20 MiLB Rebranding Roundup
It has been a busy offseason for Minor League Baseball team rebrandings, as several clubs change their identities ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Lands $1M State Grant
A $1 million New Jersey urban parks grant has been awarded to a Hinchliffe Stadium renovation project, bringing some funding to a plan to revive the historic facility. (more…)
Pendulum Unveils Vision for Downtown Kansas City Royals Ballpark
Kansas City-based design firm Pendulum unveiled a concept for a potential new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark, showing an intimate facility with unique amenities. (more…)
Rays Said to Have Threatened to Block Tropicana Field Development
Amidst tensions over the team’s desire to explore a possible split-season arrangement between Tampa Bay and Montreal, St. Petersburg officials said that the Tampa Bay Rays threatened to block future development of the Tropicana Field site as long as they are locked into their current lease. (more…)