Efforts are underway to repeal a law that permits up to $150 million in bonding for a new Portland ballpark, potentially jeopardizing a funding source for the latest proposal. (more…)
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Portland Ballpark LOI Released
If a proposed ballpark moves forward, the Portland Diamond Project would enter into a 55-year lease for the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2, according to a letter of intent. (more…)
Best of 2018, #7: New Portland MLB Ballpark Plan Unveiled
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #7: Portland Diamond Project unveils a new MLB ballpark proposal. (more…)
Early Positive Reaction to Oakland, Portland Ballpark Proposals
Last week was a big one in the ballpark world, as the Oakland Athletics and Portland Diamond Project unveiled renderings for new-ballpark proposals located on scenic waterfronts. The early reaction to both is positive-so far. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Unveil Ballpark Site, Renderings
Lots of eye candy today, as the Portland Diamond Project announced an agreement in principle with the Port of Portland to develop the Port’s 45-acre Terminal 2 property, as well as a slew of renderings. (more…)
Portland Ballpark Site Announcement Expected Thursday
The Oregonian/OregonLive is reporting that the Portland Diamond Project will announce a tentative deal for a ballpark site on Thursday, its latest step to bring MLB to the Oregon city. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Withdraws Ballpark Site Offer
Portland Diamond Project, a group working to bring Major League Baseball to Portland, has withdrawn an $80 million offer to purchase the Portland Public Schools headquarters site for a new ballpark. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project: We’re Closer to Announcing Ballpark Site
Portland Diamond Project, the group working to bring Major League Baseball to Portland, says it is closer to announcing a site for a new ballpark in the city. (more…)
Vaughn Street Portland MLB Ballpark Site Off Market
One of the potential sites for a Portland MLB ballpark — the ESCO Corp. foundry location that formerly hosted the old Vaughn Street Park for MiLB’s Portland Beavers — is now off the market after being sold. (more…)
Russell Wilson, Ciara to Invest in Portland Diamond Project
Seattle Seahawks QB and former Colorado Rockies farmhand Russell Wilson is investing in the Portland Diamond Project, along with his wife, the singer and entertainer Ciara. (more…)
Terminal Two Enters Portland MLB Ballpark Site Mix
A third site is emerging as an option for a proposed Portland Major League Baseball ballpark, as the Port of Portland’s Terminal Two has entered the mix. (more…)
Portland Group Continuing MLB Push
The Portland Diamond Project continues its push to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Portland, noting encouraging feedback from the league office. (more…)
Baseball Back at Vaughn Street? Portland MLB Backers Pitch Two Sites
Pro baseball could return to Vaughn Street, as Portland Diamond Project backers have bid on two potential ballpark sites — including the former home of the minor-league Portland Beavers — in their quest for Major League Baseball. (more…)