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…)
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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 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…)
Legislation Could Jeopardize Potential Portland Ballpark Funding Source
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…)
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…)