Staying downtown Phoenix after a Chase Field renovation is the first choice of Arizona Diamondbacks ownership, but putting together a financing deal for up to $500 million in upgrades has proved to be elusive. (more…)
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Royals delay decision on new Kansas City ballpark location
Without an imminent deadline forcing a move, a decision on the location of a new Kansas City ballpark location will be delayed, according to an announcement from Royals ownership. (more…)
New Rays ballpark: $1.3B, $600 million public contribution
The Tampa Bay Rays and developer Hines announced a deal with the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County for a 86-acre redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant site, complete with a $1.3-billion new Rays ballpark that commits the team to the market for 30 years. (more…)
Brewers would pay less for American Family Field renovations under new Republican plan
In an odd twist, Wisconsin Assembly leaders are proposing more public money for American Family Field renovations than requested by Gov. Tony Evers, dropping the Milwaukee Brewers’ share of the project’s price tag to $100 million. (more…)
Rays to unveil new St. Petersburg ballpark plan
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to announce a new St. Petersburg ballpark plan, with the team proposing a new 30,000-capacity facility on the current Tropicana Field site, which would then be developed. (more…)
Deadline looms for 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations
As we approach September 15, a big deadline is near: We’re seeking nominations for the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards, and the deadline is Friday, end of business day. (more…)
Rays’ Sternberg: “Open to selling the team”
As we approach the final stretch of planning, principal owner Stuart Sternberg says that his group is committing to picking up half the cost of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark and looking at raising outside money from new investors–but he’s now “open to selling the team.” (more…)
A’s hire CAA ICON as owner’s rep for new Las Vegas ballpark
More progress on development of a new Las Vegas ballpark for the Oakland Athletics, as the MLB team hires CAA ICON as owner’s representative for the proposed new venue on the iconic Strip. (more…)
A’s temporary home status grows murkier
The circumstances surrounding an Oakland A’s temporary home grow murkier by the day, as Oakland officials announce a pretty steep price for the team to remain at the Coliseum before a move to Las Vegas. (more…)
Open for Nominations: 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards
It’s that time of year again, as we’re seeking submissions for the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards. We’re taking a slightly different approach to awards this year; as the game changes, so do our awards, and we’ve decided to focus on a smaller number of citations in 2023. (more…)
Royals unveil two potential ballpark sites, release new renderings
The Kansas City Royals released new renderings of two proposed new ballparks and details on two potential locations–including a downtown design strongly reminiscent of The K. (more…)
Mortenson partners with McCarthy as A’s ballpark construction manager
Mortenson, a familiar player in the sports facilities world, is teaming with local hospitality and entertainment constructors McCarthy to oversee all construction-related activities for the new Oakland A’s ballpark in Las Vegas. (more…)
In non-surprise, Manfred endorses new Royals ballpark
A visit to Kansas City from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred didn’t really make a lot of news, but he did reiterate his support for a new Royals ballpark–no matter where it is located. (more…)