In a 5-4 vote Monday, the Metropolitan King County Council gave final approval to $135 million in funds for future improvements to Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
MiLB Player Union Being Considered
Amidst the continuing debate over player wages, there are reportedly discussions taking place about whether a Minor League Baseball player union can be formed. (more…)
Ground Broken on Capital Credit Union Park
Ground was broken on Friday for Capital Credit Union Park, the new Village of Ashwaubenon home of the current Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
New USPBL Ballpark in the Works for 2020
A final location has not been determined, but league owner and CEO Andy Appleby says a new United Shore Professional Baseball League ballpark is in the works for 2020. (more…)
Quebec’s Main Parties Open to Partnering on New Montreal Ballpark
When it comes to funding a new Montreal ballpark, officials from Quebec‘s three main political parties are showing a willingness to be a financial partner. (more…)
Rays Ballpark Funding Plan Could Emerge By Year’s End
With a key deadline approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays want to see the financial framework for a proposed ballpark in Ybor City take shape by year’s end. (more…)
Mitchell Northwoods League Team Unlikely for 2019
A Mitchell, SD-based team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League appears unlikely for 2019, but the door for future entry has not closed completely. (more…)
New Wichita Ballpark MOU Approved
Plans for a new Wichita ballpark for the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) advanced on Tuesday, when the Wichita City Council approved a memorandum of understanding. (more…)
Cobb County Okays Settlement With Braves
On Tuesday, Cobb County commissioners granted approval to a settlement with the Atlanta Braves, resolving a dispute over millions in fees associated with SunTrust Park and The Battery development. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Bush Stadium
Bush Stadium was the backdrop for plenty of baseball history during its long and storied tenure as home to the Indianapolis Indians. Its post-baseball years have also been unique, as it was converted for another purpose before falling into a state of disrepair and then being revived. (more…)
Janet Marie Smith Brings Experience to Worcester
In planning their upcoming Worcester, MA ballpark, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will lean heavily on the expertise of executive Janet Marie Smith. (more…)
The Collapse of the Pawtucket Ballpark Deal
If the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) execute a planned move to Worcester, MA, it will come after long and tumultuous negotiations to remain in Pawtucket. (more…)
Business Support Builds for New Rays Ballpark
Plenty of work is needed to make it a reality, but a proposed new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Ybor City is drawing support from area businesses. (more…)