When Glendale (Az.) officials committed to funding Camelback Ranch-Glendale as a spring-training destination, economic development was a prime consideration. That long-awaited development could now be on the horizon. (more…)
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La Russa: MLB Could Succeed in Nashville
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa believes Major League Baseball would succeed in Nashville, and is part of an effort to bring MLB to the city. (more…)
Goose Island Beer Ups Presence at Guaranteed Rate Field
We’ll see some new Goose Island Beer Company branding at Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, in 2019, as the Chicago brewery will sponsor an outfield seating area and two craft-beer spaces. (more…)
Cardinals Installing LED Lights at Busch Stadium
In partnership with PLANLED, the St. Louis Cardinals are installing new LED lighting at Busch Stadium. The installation will be completed ahead of the 2019 season. (more…)
It’s Official: AmFam Commits to 15-Year Brewers Naming-Rights Deal
Madison-based American Family Insurance will replace Chicago-based MillerCoors as owning naming rights to Miller Park, as the firm and the Brewers work to strengthen their Wisconsin ties with a 15-year deal. (more…)
Clearwater Gets Okay to Pursue $40M for Spectrum Field Upgrades
Clearwater, FL officials have received approval to pursue $40 million in county bed taxes for Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades, but whether that number is obtainable remains to be seen. (more…)
Oakland Coliseum Name Change on Tap?
A name change to Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum could be in the works, as a potential naming-rights deal with RingCentral is being explored. (more…)
Last Seasons for Miller Park Naming Rights; American Family Insurance Up Next
These will be the final seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers playing out of Miller Park, as the brewing giant is surrendering naming rights to the MLB ballpark to American Family Insurance. (more…)
Clearwater Approves Spectrum Field Funding
On Thursday, the Clearwater City Council approved a plan to move $6 million from a proposed bridge project to help cover Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades. (more…)
Will Globe Life Field Feature Synthetic Surface?
Although the team has not made a final decision, a number of factors could lead to the Texas Rangers installing a synthetic surface at Globe Life Field. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Charter Investors Unveiled
Charter investors for Portland Diamond Project–the group working to bring MLB to Portland–have been unveiled, with names from the sports and business worlds in the mix. (more…)
Local Fare Added to Marlins Park Menu
Continuing the trend of a changing fan experience at the ballpark, the Miami Marlins have unveiled new local fare for concessions throughout Marlins Park. This comes after the team announced several ballpark upgrades for 2019, including new social spaces and a revamped club area. (more…)
Angel Stadium Lease Extension Approved
The Anaheim City Council approved an Angel Stadium lease extension with the Los Angeles Angels through 2020, giving the parties more time to discuss the team and ballpark’s future. (more…)