Amarillo companies commit to ballpark suites
Proponents of a new downtown Amarillo Multi-Purpose Event Venue (MPEV) say they have commitments for 12 suite purchases in the new facility, as a referendum on the project is set for the beginning of November. (more…)
Costs for new WPB spring complex rise; teams will pay
The cost of a new Palm Beach County spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals rises to $144.1 million, but the teams will cover overruns, with site prep work potentially beginning shortly. (more…)
Tal’s Hill lives!
The Houston Astros have suspended a $15-million Minute Maid Park renovation that would have removed Tal’s Hill in center field to make way for new bar and food locations, and a premium group-seating area at field level. (more…)
Padres unveil Petco Park golf experience
You’ll be able to play nine holes at Petco Park on November 5-8, as the San Diego Padres and Callaway Golf unveiled The Links at Petco Park, where golfers will have the opportunity to take shots onto the playing field from various tees along a course designed within the ballpark. (more…)
Personnel news from Frisco, Fast Forward Sports Group, Green Bay
We have personnel news today from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), the Fast Forward Sports Group and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Indians launch Round 2 of Progressive Field updates
The second round of upgrades to Progressive Field began this week, as changes to the home of the Cleveland Indians include a new ballpark club, more upgraded concessions and increased emphasis on team history. (more…)
New for 2016: Founders Park
We have a new name for the home of University of South Carolina Gamecocks, as the school has sold Carolina Stadium naming rights to Founders Federal Credit Union, resulting in Founders Park for 2016. (more…)
New for SunTrust Park: The Battery Atlanta
More news from the Atlanta Braves about SunTrust Park, opening in 2017: the adjacent mixed-use development will be branded as The Battery Atlanta, featuring a slew of restaurants, a brewpub and a high-end steakhouse. (more…)
Study pitched on new San Antonio ballpark
Centro San Antonio, a nonprofit devoted to downtown San Antonio development and events, will fund a study to determine the feasibility of a new facility that could be home to the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Debate over new Amarillo ballpark rages on
Amarillo voters continue their debate over public funding for a new downtown ballpark, as local business leaders push for a new Multi-Purpose Event Venue (MPEV) over the objections of taxpayers. (more…)
Final tally for Storm Chasers charity: $686,137
At a time when most Minor League Baseball teams are committed to charitable giving, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) distinguished themselves by setting an all-time record in charitable giving for the third consecutive year: $686,137. (more…)
It’s official: Northwoods League Rockford team in 2016
We reported on this several weeks ago, and now it’s official: the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will launch a team in Rockford, Ill., for the 2016 season. (more…)
U.S. Cellular videoboard upgrades unveiled
The Chicago White Sox are embarking on another makeover of U.S. Cellular Field for 2016, and the first step is the installation of new outfield videoboards, as well as upgrades to the existing main scoreboard. (more…)