Spring training is a time of renewals and fresh faces. But it’s also a time for goodbyes, as we bid farewell to two longtime favorites, Champion Stadium and Don & Charlie’s. (more…)
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Prepping for Spring Training 2019
With training camps in full swing in a month, it’s time to look at the ballpark changes on hand for spring training 2019, which includes one major renovation and one new Florida ballpark—opening for a single game. (more…)
Price Tag for New Braves Spring Training Complex: $110M
The estimated cost of a new Atlanta Braves spring training complex has risen to $110 million, according to the latest figures. (more…)
New Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex Approved
A proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex was received final approval today, after a North Port Commission vote on the final development agreement. (more…)
State Approves Grant for Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex
Funding for a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex in North Port is closer to completion, as a $20 million state grant has been conditionally approved. (more…)
Braves Await State Grant for New Spring-Training Complex
Finding for a new Atlanta Braves spring-training complex is close to complete, as local officials and the team await word on an application for $20 million from a state fund designated for communities seeking to keep teams training in Florida. (more…)
Braves Continue Spring Training Ballpark Pursuit
With both Palm Beach and Sarasota counties in the mix, the Atlanta Braves are continuing to pursue a new spring training facility in Florida. (more…)
Collier County Back in Place for Braves Spring Training Camp
With the decision to postpone the opening of a new spring-training camp to 2019, the Atlanta Braves have invited Collier County back into discussions for hosting the facility. (more…)
Braves launch search for new spring site
We hinted at this a few weeks ago, and now the details are emerging: the Atlanta Braves are indeed ready to say goodbye to Disney World and Champion Stadium for spring training, as the team has made preliminary contact with several Florida counties about a move. (more…)
Braves spring training branding MIA
There’s no event like a Disney event, and a recent Atlanta Braves spring-training game at Champion Stadium had all the hallmarks of a big Disney event: Crammed parking lot, crowded walkways, lot of folks buying food and drink in the concourses. Only one thing was missing: any semblance of Braves branding. (more…)
First spring-training schedule posted
Our sister site, Spring Training Online, has posted the first tentative schedule for 2013: the home slate for the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium. You can view the schedule here. Spring training will be a slightly longer affair in 2013: games will be starting a little earlier and run through the end of March. You […]
Tentative 2012 Atlanta Braves spring sched released
Yes, we’re in the midst of a great playoff run in Major League Baseball, but It’s time to begin planning for the next big event in baseball: spring training 2012. We’re already posted several schedules to our sister Spring Training Online site, including information on the Grapefruit League schedule and the Cactus League schedule. Today […]
Salazar mans dugout in Hillcats home opener
Remember the poignant story of Luis Salazar, the Atlanta Braves minor-league coach who lost an eye during spring training after being struck by a foul ball in the dugout? As promised, he returned to his post as manager of the Lynchburg Hillcats (High Class A; Carolina League) last night before an appreciative crowd at Calvin […]