A redevelopment of Globe Life Park if a new retractable-roof ballpark is built for the Texas Rangers could include an amphitheater, condos and retail — with as much of the facility retained as possible. (more…)
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Will D-Backs Exercise Veto Over Chase Field Sale?
With the Maricopa County Stadium District Board voting to move forward with a sale of Chase Field to private investors, the Arizona Diamondbacks are exploring their options and plan on sending a lawyer to meet with the potential new owners. (more…)
Georgia State, Partners to Buy Turner Field for $30 Million
Turner Field, once an 1996 Summer Olympics venue and since then home to the Atlanta Braves, is being sold to Georgia State University and its development partners for $30 million, in a deal expected to close by the end of the year. (more…)
Maricopa County Debates Sale of Chase Field to Investors
Maricopa County will debate a potential sale of Chase Field to private investors, potentially ending a feud with the Arizona Diamondbacks management over future repairs and renovations to the facility. (more…)
Is is Time to Start Eliminating Potential Rays Ballpark Sites?
With at least 17 options on the table, it’s time to start eliminating potential Rays ballpark sites — and it sound like the team and elected officials are doing just that, with one high-profile location apparently off the list. (more…)
Rough Start for MLB Chinese Entry
MLB has spent over $100 million in an effort to establish a baseball market in China, but the early results have been slim, as the Chinese have been slow to show interest in the sport, and player development has been hampered by a lack of facilities. (more…)
Rangers: Adding Shaded Seating to Globe Life Park Just Wasn’t Feasible
Building a new retractable-roof ballpark wasn’t necessarily the first choice for the Texas Rangers, but it soon became the only choice after a series of studies concluded that adding shade to Globe Life Park seating would be expensive, difficult and only partially effective. (more…)
Astros, Nationals Prep Spring-Training Backup Plans
Construction of The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is still on schedule for a January 2017 opening, but the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are prepping backup plans in case something unexpected happens — say, an extended tropical storm or hurricane that delays construction. (more…)
Candidates: Tourism Tax Should Pay for Rays Ballpark
Hillsborough County is in an election year, and the result of a key seat could swing the balance for a Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)
Angels New Ballpark Plan: Renovate Angel Stadium
With the potential for a new Tustin ballpark virtually gone after talks break down with developer, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are now turning their attention to future Angel Stadium renovations and an Anaheim lease extension. (more…)
Comcast Rolls Out Ethernet Lines at SunTrust Park
In a significant development for ballpark technology, Comcast will install state-of-the-art Ethernet lines at SunTrust Park, the future home of the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Rangers Ballpark Measure on Fall Ballot
Arlington voters will be asked to approve public spending on a new Texas Rangers retractable-roof ballpark on the November election ballot after a unanimous 9-0 approval today from the City Council. (more…)
Cowboy Monkey Rodeo Drawing Backlash
Animal rights activists are calling on teams around Minor League Baseball to stop hosting “cowboy monkey rodeo,” a controversial promotion that continues to draw the ire of some groups. (more…)