It’s a homecoming of sorts, as Wilson approved a new Carolina Mudcats ballpark positioned as part of a larger sports/entertainment complex in the North Carolina community. (more…)
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With funding in place, American Family Field repairs begin
With a funding plan passed by the Wisconsin Legislature and signing expected from Gov. Tony Evers, the board overseeing American Family Field repairs will begin work for the 2024 MLB season. (more…)
American Family Field legislation clears Senate; Assembly passage expected
Proposed American Family Field legislation authorizing updating and upgrading the home of the Milwaukee Brewers passed the Wisconsin Senate by a comfortable margin today, with the Assembly expected to adopt amendments to the measure as soon as today. (more…)
AmFamField renovations funding plan refined further
The AmFamField renovations funding plan has been refined further for the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, with a state contribution potentially declining a little, replaced by a $2/ticket surcharge for non-Milwaukee Brewers events. (more…)
AmFamField renovation plan passes WI Assembly; Senate future uncertain
A funding plan for American Family Field renovations passed the Wisconsin Assembly, but the proposal’s future in the Wisconsin Senate is far more uncertain. (more…)
Compromise reached on American Family Field upgrades
Wisconsin political leaders at every level hailed a compromise on funding American Family Field upgrades, decreasing the burden on local governments and ensuring the Milwaukee Brewers stay Sconnie through 2050. (more…)
New American Family Field vision emerging–but is it a practical one?
As Wisconsin lawmakers and the Milwaukee Brewers hammer out a funding deal, we’re seeing a new American Family Field vision emerge–but is it the right one for the ballpark? (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…)
Manfred: Find way to renovate American Family Field, or….
He didn’t bring out the heavy artillery–yet–but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made it clear the future of the Milwaukee Brewers depends on state funding of lease-mandated repairs to American Family Field, as political feuding continues. (more…)
Battle over AmFamField renovations pulls Manfred into fray
The parochial political battle over American Family Field renovations funding has attracted the attention of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, but don’t expect him to have much of an impact on the proceedings. (more…)
WI Assembly leader: American Family Field maintenance should see Milwaukee money
Dismissing the ballpark as a “local project,” Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says that any state aid for $290 million in American Family Field maintenance must be augmented by local spending from the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County. (more…)
Shorter games, extended beer sales for some MLB teams
With the pitch clock having a tangible effect on shortening game times, some teams are addressing the thirst of fans by implementing extended beer sales, adding an inning before sales are cut off. (more…)
Murky waters ahead for American Family Field renovations
Beware the hand-wringing politician claiming he doesn’t want to play politics with an issue and then proceeds to do just that. We’re seeing this situation emerge with what would appear to be a pretty straightforward proposition: state funding of American Family Field renovations. (more…)