The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the addition of tennis icon Billie Jean King to their ownership group. King is joining the club’s ownership ranks along with her longtime partner, Ilana Kloss. (more…)
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Fiscal Impact Study Gives High Marks to SunTrust Park, The Battery
The Atlanta Braves‘ SunTrust Park and adjacent The Battery Atlanta are providing a strong annual economic impact for Cobb County, according to a new study. (more…)
Rangers Plan Intimate Globe Life Field Design
As they work with project officials, the Texas Rangers are planning for Globe Life Field to feature a more intimate design than its predecessor. (more…)
County Gives Final Approval to Safeco Field Funding
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
MLB Discussing Historic Dodgertown Lease
Major League Baseball may enter into a lease for Historic Dodgertown, the venerable Vero Beach, FL complex that was once spring training home of the Dodgers. (more…)
King County Approves $135M in Safeco Field Funding
After considerable debate, the Metropolitan King County Council voted Wednesday to approve $135 million in funds for future improvements to Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
Legislature Approves Bill Related to New Oakland A’s Ballpark
California legislators approved a bill that allows the Oakland A’s to receive an expedited judicial review process if a new ballpark project faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Turner Field
The former Turner Field has lived several lives in the past 22 years. After opening as Centennial Olympic Stadium for the 1996 summer games, it was converted into a ballpark for the Atlanta Braves. (more…)