We thought talk of a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark was dead, but proponents still push for one — in defiance of fans who still love Kauffman Stadium. (more…)
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Feeding frenzy begins on siting potential Rays ballpark
The Tampa Bay Rays haven’t even received permission to explore new-ballpark sites in the region, but some Hillsborough County officials are pushing alternative sites to a downtown Tampa location. Hillsborough County Commissioner Victor Crist is already pushing a new ballpark at the former Tampa Greyhound Track site off I-275, which could also include a new […]
Hagerstown: Yes, we really do want a downtown ballpark
Changing course once again in a last-minute attempt to retain affiliated baseball, a majority of Hagerstown City Council members now support a new downtown site preferred by the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League). Suns ownership had set their sites on a new downtown ballpark that would anchor additional development. But the City Council […]
Opposition to El Paso ballpark surfaces
It wouldn’t be a real ballpark if there wasn’t real opposition, as petitions opposing public funding of a new downtown El Paso ballpark are now being circulated. In fact, we can’t recall any effort for a new ballpark where opponents didn’t organize on some level, whether it be citizens groups going to court to oppose […]
San Jose: Why are we being so friendly to the Giants?
The battle for a new MLB ballpark in San Jose is spilling over to the minor-league side, as local officials question whether the San Jose Giants (High Class A; California League) are paying enough in rent for Municipal Stadium. The Cal League team, largely owned and managed by parent San Francisco Giants, pays $1,000 monthly […]
Winchester rejects ballpark; Suns to discuss Municipal Stadium lease extension
With the Winchester (Va.) City Council walking away from a new ballpark deal for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), the team will explore its options staying in Hagerstown. Those options include a two-year lease extension for Municipal Stadium, the team’s current home, as well as discussions about a new downtown ballpark. Winchester, […]
Birmingham postpones Barons ballpark vote
No surprise here: the Birmingham City Council voted today to put off a decision on a proposed downtown Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark and has scheduled a work session next week to discuss the plan. Despite the request from Mayor William Bell to decide at today’s meeting, the majority of City Council members […]