With the announcement by the nascent Dreamers organization that $2.5 billion has been committed to a new MLB Orlando ballpark and a team, the stakes in the potential MLB expansion later this decade were raised. (more…)
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Initial funding plan in place for new Portland MLB ballpark
With the lack of a plan for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, the interest from those in multiple markets to host MLB and the likelihood of expansion, the initial moves toward a public subsidy of a new Portland MLB ballpark are noteworthy. (more…)
Big League Utah adds advisory boards, potential charity to MLB expansion efforts
Big League Utah, the group seeking to bring MLB to Salt Lake City, provided more information on their vision for an entertainment district at a proposed ballpark site while announcing new advisory boards and a charity designed to enhance the ballpark area. (more…)
Portland MLB effort boosted by mayoral support, A’s move
It’s been a pretty good June and July for the Portland Diamond Project: With Las Vegas landing the A’s, Sin City is out of the running as MLB preps for expansion, while Mayor Ted Wheeler is fully supporting the group’s bid for a new ballpark at the Lloyd Center site. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project shows signs of life, scouting new ballpark locales
Written off by many in the industry for a lack of activity, the Portland Diamond Project is showing some signs of life, scouting locations for a new MLB ballpark that includes the iconic Lloyd Center mall site. (more…)
Williams revives plan for new Orlando MLB ballpark, team
Veteran sports exec Pat Williams, a former MiLB player who was key in the launch of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, is once again working on a plan for a new Orlando MLB ballpark for a relocating or expansion major league team under the Orlando Dreamers name. (more…)
It’s MLB expansion time again, with another Portland ballpark plan unveiled
You know that things are getting back to normal on the economic and COVID-19 fronts when discussions of future MLB expansion emerge in league circles, as officials count the money and another Portland plan is floated. (more…)
Potential Nashville MLB Ballpark Renderings Released
A group seeking to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Nashville has released ballpark renderings, the latest step in an effort that has plenty of ground to cover. (more…)
Nashville Stars Name Unveiled, Despite Lack of MLB Expansion Plans
Despite the lack of current Major League Baseball expansion plans, a group that wants to bring a club to Nashville is branding its potential team as the Nashville Stars. (more…)
Agreement Reached on Potential Montreal Ballpark Site
Two firms, including one led by Stephen Bronfman, a leader in the effort to bring MLB back to Montreal, have reached to an agreement to develop a site at the city’s Peel Basin with a project that could include a new ballpark. (more…)
Nashville MLB Meeting Postponed
A planned meeting between Nashville MLB backers and Major League Baseball was postponed, with the Nashville group citing the league’s stance on potential expansion as a factor. (more…)
Nashville Mayor: No Public Funds for Potential MLB Ballpark
With an effort to land a Major League Baseball franchise taking shape, Nashville mayor David Briley is emphasizing that a new ballpark would have to be privately financed. (more…)
San Antonio Ballpark Ambitions Could be Shaped by Report
San Antonio is seeking a firm to conduct an assessment on its viability for professional sports, which could end up setting the tone for discussions of a new ballpark. (more…)