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…)
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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…)
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…)
Portland Diamond Project Extends Option on Waterfront Site
The Portland Diamond Project has extended its option on the Terminal 2 port site, proposed as the location of a Major League Baseball ballpark, with the Port of Portland to further study potential transportation issues. (more…)
Alternate Portland Ballpark Site in Play?
Portland Diamond Project could have an alternative site in mind for its proposed MLB ballpark, with a news report suggesting that the group is exploring the Lloyd Center property. (more…)
Agreement Allows Portland Ballpark Workers to Unionize
Portland Diamond Project, the group hoping to land a Major League Baseball team with a new ballpark, has signed an agreement that effectively allows future ballpark workers to unionize. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Expands Marketing Statewide–But Will It Be Enough?
In the past, there was a clear path for a community to land a major-league baseball team: show interest in the sport vis minor-league attendance, launch a ticket drive to show grassroots interest, and then rally business support for season tickets. (more…)
Portland Ballpark Deal Extended for Six Months
Facing a deadline at the end of May that could end exclusive negotiating rights for a new Willamette River waterfront ballpark, the Portland Diamond Project and the Port of Portland agreed to a six-month extension for further study and talks. (more…)
Darwin Barney Touts Portland MLB Efforts
As an investor in the Portland Diamond Project, former major league infielder Darwin Barney is touting the group’s proposal for a new ballpark in the Oregon city. (more…)
Questions Surround Proposed Portland Ballpark Site as Deadline Looms
With a key deadline approaching, questions are being raised about whether access and zoning concerns over the proposed Portland ballpark site can be addressed. (more…)
New Portland Ballpark Renderings Unveiled
New renderings of a proposed Portland Major League Baseball ballpark have been released by Portland Diamond Project, showing additional details on the facility. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Charter Investors Unveiled
Charter investors for Portland Diamond Project–the group working to bring MLB to Portland–have been unveiled, with names from the sports and business worlds in the mix. (more…)