The Atlanta Braves will celebrate a milestone on Friday morning, whey they host a topping off ceremony at their upcoming spring training complex in North Port, FL. (more…)
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How Much Will Rays Pitch in For Ybor City Ballpark?
The Tampa Bay Rays appear ready to contribute more than $150 million to a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, but the exact financials remain unknown. (more…)
Future MLB All-Star Game Sites: 2019 and Beyond
With the 2018 All-Star Game in the books, Major League Baseball can look ahead to the ballparks that are scheduled to host the game in 2019 and beyond. A pair of sites have already been confirmed, while a set group of ballparks appears to be emerging as contenders for future contests. (more…)
Manfred Discusses MLB Expansion; Is Nashville a Contender?
When discussing potential Major League Baseball expansion on Tuesday, commissioner Rob Manfred noted several possible markets, including Nashville. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on A’s, Rays Ballpark Searches
In comments on Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred weighed in on the ongoing ballpark searches of the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A’s. (more…)
First Data Field Renovations Might Not Finish Until 2021
With St. Lucie County and the New York Mets still trying to finalize a scaled-down plan, upcoming First Data Field renovations might not conclude until 2021. (more…)
Rays Unveil Ybor City Ballpark Renderings, Cost Estimate
The Tampa Bay Rays made a major announcement on Tuesday, unveiling design and cost details for a proposed ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project: We’re Closer to Announcing Ballpark Site
Portland Diamond Project, the group working to bring Major League Baseball to Portland, says it is closer to announcing a site for a new ballpark in the city. (more…)
Anticipation Builds for Rays Ybor City Announcement
When details on a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City are unveiled Tuesday, officials hope that it will help spark support for the project. (more…)
Details on Rays Ybor City Ballpark Set for Tuesday Unveiling
A major announcement regarding a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City is set for next week, as details will be unveiled on Tuesday. (more…)
Ybor City Added to List for Federal Tax Break
The Ybor City area that includes a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark site has been added to the list for a federal tax break, potentially making it more viable for development. (more…)
Beer-Tap Inventor Found Dead Inside SunTrust Park Beer Cooler
A man was found dead on Tuesday when his body was discovered inside a walk-in beer cooler at SunTrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Todd Keeling, 48, died while installing his beer-tap invention, according to his family. (more…)
Naming Rights Key for Proposed Rays Ybor City Ballpark
Though other forms of corporate support are needed, landing a naming-rights deal will be key for a proposed Tampa Bay Rays Ybor City ballpark. (more…)