With the decision made to stay in downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Diamondbacks and state officials are seeking funding options for Chase Field renovations–with a local sales-tax rebate next on the agenda. (more…)
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Maricopa County Approves Chase Field Deal
An agreement between Maricopa County and the Arizona Diamondbacks concerning Chase Field is official, as county supervisors approved the deal earlier this week. (more…)
Public Weighs in on Proposed Chase Field Deal
With a key vote coming Wednesday, area residents have offered their opinions on a proposed deal between Maricopa County and the Arizona Diamondbacks over Chase Field. (more…)
D-Backs Can Plan for New Ballpark Under Deal with Maricopa County
The Arizona Diamondbacks are free to search for a new ballpark–or even a new market–under a deal with Maricopa County that frees the municipality from paying $187 million in maintenance to Chase Field. (more…)
Future of Chase Field in Mandated Negotiations
Maricopa County and the Arizona Diamondbacks are negotiating in private over the future of Chase Field, as a court-ordered mediation is set to report on the progress of talks over a lease stalemate by Jan. 15. (more…)
Chase Field Negotiations Stalled
The dispute between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County over Chase Field continues, with negotiations having stalled since a recent court ruling. (more…)
Diamondbacks, Maricopa Co. Dispute Goes to Arbitration
A Superior Court judge ordered the Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County to settle their differences over the condition of Chase Field before an arbitrator, instead of going to court. (more…)
MLB: Poor Chase Field Conditions Could Force D-Backs Move
Deteriorating conditions at Chase Field could cause Major League Baseball to force a move of the Arizona Diamondbacks to another locale, according to D-Backs attorneys representing the team in a lawsuit against Maricopa County. (more…)
Maricopa County/Diamondbacks Spat Continues
As Maricopa County solicits bids for management and booking of non-baseball events at Chase Field, and the team pursues a lawsuit seeking ballpark maintenance, everyone is ignoring the most obvious solution to the Arizona Diamondbacks/county spat: sell the ballpark to the D-Backs. (more…)
Rob Manfred: Chase Field Needs Work
In recent comments, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred backed the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ claim that Chase Field is in need of improvement. (more…)
D-Backs Sue Over Chase Field Agreement
The contention between Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County over Chase Field maintenance is heading to court, as the D-Backs have sued the county. (more…)
Chase Field Sale Scratched
Maricopa County’s plan to sell Chase Field has been scratched, as the prospective buyer of the deal has ended negotiations. (more…)
Chase Field Could be Replaced
As it continues negotiations to buy the facility, an investor group says it might replace Chase Field and build a privately-funded ballpark for the Arizona Diamondbacks. (more…)