Clover Park renovations will not be finished when the New York Mets report for spring training Monday, according to a newly released report, with work now expected to be complete later this month. (more…)
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Florida Sports Facility Funds Bill Prompts Concerns for Spring Training
Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill that would prevent counties from using certain funds to finance professional sports facilities, but concerns are being raised about how it could affect spring training complexes in the state. (more…)
Giants Upgrading Spring-Training Facilities
The last decade saw plenty of changes in the 10 Cactus League ballparks and training camps, ranging from Salt River Fields and Sloan Park openings to extensive renovations at Peoria Stadium and American Family Fields of Phoenix. But that pace slows down in 2020, with the San Francisco Giants unveiling changes this spring. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Renovation Talks Continue
Discussions continue over proposed renovations to Jupiter’s Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, as the teams look to finalize plans for the project. (more…)
New for 2020: Clover Park
First Data Field is getting a new name, as the New York Mets spring training and St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League) regular-season home will be called Clover Park beginning in February. This change follows the 2019 acquisition of First Data by Fiserv. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Renovation Deal Moves Forward
Proposed renovations to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, have taken a step forward, as Palm Beach County officials agree to help fund a scaled-down plan. (more…)
Push to Complete First Data Field Renovation Continues
The New York Mets and St. Lucie County officials continue their push to complete First Data Field renovations, in hopes of having the work substantially complete by spring training. (more…)
New for 2020: TD Ballpark
The Toronto Blue Jays spring-training home in Dunedin, FL is now TD Ballpark, as the team unveils a naming-rights deal with TD Bank ahead of next spring’s debut of major renovations. (more…)
Blue Jays to Host Yankees in 2020 Montreal Exhibitions
The Toronto Blue Jays will continue their tradition of annual spring-training games at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium next March, when they host the New York Yankees in a two-game series. (more…)
Dunedin Stadium Renovations on Track
Construction work continues at Dunedin Stadium, where a major renovation project is set to be complete by the Toronto Blue Jays‘ 2020 spring training slate. (more…)
Up Next for Plant City Stadium: XFL Operations
Plant City Stadium is set for a new purpose, as city officials have approved an agreement for the XFL to set up operations at the former Cincinnati Reds spring-training facility. (more…)
Personnel News: Round Rock, Cactus League
We have personnel news from the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and spring training’s Cactus League. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Planning to Extend Protective Netting
The Baltimore Orioles are planning to extend protective netting at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and Ed Smith Stadium, with netting expected to run to the foul poles at both ballparks. (more…)