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The futures of three teams — Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) in Rhode Island and Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) in New York State — were addressed in the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
As MLB and MiLB teams work to enhance the fan experience, one key building block is the addition of branded restaurants within the ballpark — with restauranteurs retaining much control over the offerings. (more…)
With a Chinese investor pitching a $450-million development next to Angel Stadium and the Angels clearly not wanting to continue the status quo, the future of the team in Anaheim is once again in play. (more…)
With a potential resolution of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark situation happening in 2015, we could see some big regional players become part of the discussions. (more…)
With the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ending Angel Stadium lease talks, the city of Tustin has scheduled several work sessions — including one tomorrow — to discuss a new ballpark. (more…)
A potential reshuffling of Low Class A Midwest League affiliates is down by one, as the Burlington Bees and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2016. Bees General Manager Chuck Brockett and Angels Director of Player Development Bobby Scales made the joint announcement. “We are very excited to […]
The Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. “We have enjoyed our longstanding relationship with Salt Lake and are thrilled to announce an extension through 2016,” said Scott Servais, Angels assistant general manager and head of scouting and […]
With a final decision due on a controversial Angel Stadium lease, opponents say the plan relies on bad data that could be tainted by intertwined corporate relationships. Here’s the deal. The city of Anaheim — not the Angels — contracted with Conventions, Sports & Leisure International to research the market impact of the Angels and […]
An Anaheim-commissioned appraisal of the land surrounding Angel Stadium will eventually be released to the public, as the city continues to negotiate with Angels owner Arte Moreno about a new lease and development plans. The issue: the worth of the land as part of the financial equation for the lease. The appraisal covers the worth […]
If Arte Moreno wants a new Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark in Tustin, he’ll need to move ahead with no public funding, according to Mayor Al Murray. Moreno and Murray met last week to discuss the potential of a new ballpark at the city’s decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station, a site attractive because of […]
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arte Moreno says he’s serious about investing hundreds of millions into Angel Stadium and surrounding development, but the city’s reluctance to commit has him talking new ballpark with other communities. Moreno and the Angels have presented a plan where the team would fund $150 million in Angel Stadium improvements […]
As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the city negotiate a new lease for Angel Stadium, a key issue will be the worth of land the Angels want to develop near the ballpark. The current proposal calls for the city to lease 155 next to the ballpark to Angels owner Arte Moreno for $1 […]
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are reportedly dumping longtime concessionaire Aramark and bringing in Legends Sports and Entertainment to run Angel Stadium food and beverage. Legends Sports is owned by the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys, running food and beverage at Yankee Stadium and AT&T Stadium (formerly Cowboys Stadium), as well as […]