The final hurdle to a new West Palm Beach spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals has been addressed, with all sides now working toward a 2017 opening of Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
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Florida approves new Nats/Astros spring training complex
Despite a deeply contentious end of session, the Florida Legislature approved changes in zoning to allow construction of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex in West Palm Beach. (more…)
Could Palm Beach land new Braves spring training facility? Probably not
Unless there are some unexpectedly large pots of money sitting around, it doesn’t look like there’s any public money available in Palm Beach County for a new Braves spring training facility. (more…)
Braves launch search for new spring site
We hinted at this a few weeks ago, and now the details are emerging: the Atlanta Braves are indeed ready to say goodbye to Disney World and Champion Stadium for spring training, as the team has made preliminary contact with several Florida counties about a move. (more…)
Landfill next obstacle to Nats/Astros spring complex
The proposed site of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex isn’t exactly pristine — sitting atop a former landfill — and cleaning things up will be a prime challenge before any new facility can open. (more…)
Planning for Astros/Nats training complex to begin
We’re in Florida for spring training, so this story is entirely appropriate: the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros have received preliminary approval from West Palm Beach to begin planning for a new spring-training complex. (more…)
Scott: Spring training belongs in Florida
Vowing to bring prodigal sons to the Sunshine State, Gov. Rick Scott says he wants to lure MLB teams training in Arizona back to Florida for spring training. (more…)
Astros/Nats spring complex clears second hurdle
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a land swap that could lead to a new West Palm Beach Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex, with negotiations to come on the term sheet. (more…)
New Astros/Nats spring complex gets first approval
A new spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals received initial approval from the West Palm Beach City Commission — a crucial first step toward a potential 2017 opening. (more…)
Votes due next week on new Astros/Nats spring complex
A land swap that could lead to a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex will be due for review by West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County bodies next week. (more…)
Astros, Nats spring complex back in play
A previously rejected land swap is back in play, as West Palm Beach officials say they’ll consider taking steps toward a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training camp. (more…)
Land swap back on table for ‘Stros/Nats spring facility
A land swap once rejected by Palm Beach County is back on the agenda and could lead to a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex in West Palm Beach. (more…)
Palm Beach County: All in on spring training
Considering there’s no site and no game plan, Palm Beach County showed a surprising amount of enthusiasm for a new Washington Nationals / Houston Astros spring-training complex, with commissioners approving $135 million in public spending. (more…)