The Sarasota County Commission approved borrowing $22 million toward the $75.4-million price tag for a new Atlanta Braves spring training camp in North Port, backed by existing tourist tax proceeds. (more…)
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Player Housing Pitched for Peoria Sports Complex
Player housing could be constructed at the Peoria Sports Complex, as city officials are seeking proposals for the development concept. (more…)
Pinellas County Advances Blue Jays’ Spring Training Upgrades
Following a vote on Tuesday, Pinellas County is moving forward with discussions for upgraded Toronto Blue Jays spring training facilities. (more…)
Peoria Sports Complex Reports a Solid Spring
The most recent spring training was a success for the Peoria Sports Complex, as officials are reporting solid revenue and attendance numbers. (more…)
Study on Blue Jays Spring Training Facilities Under Scrutiny
Following a recent news report, a previous study on a proposed enhancement to the Toronto Blue Jays spring training facilities has come under scrutiny. (more…)
Olympic Stadium Shines in Exhibition Game
On Friday night, more than 43,000 fans turned out to see the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. (more…)
State Grant Secured for First Data Field Overhaul
St. Lucie County has secured a $20 million state grant for a planned renovation to First Data Field, spring training home of the New York Mets. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League: Salt River Fields
For the second straight year, Ballpark Digest readers named Salt River Fields at Talking Stick the top Cactus League ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks vote. (more…)
Big League Weekend a Success at Cashman Field
Cashman Field in Las Vegas got a taste of Major League Baseball action from March 25-26, when the ballpark hosted its annual Big League Weekend. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League Elite Eight
More bracketology at Spring Training Online, as we ask you to choose your favorite Cactus League ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks competition, with the selections down to an elite eight. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League Round Two
It’s bracketology time at Ballpark Digest, as we ask you to choose your favorite Grapefruit League ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks competition, with the selections down to a final eight. (more…)
Grant Could Help Fund First Data Field Upgrades
St. Lucie County officials have submitted more information on a state grant for upgrades to First Data Field, the spring training home of the New York Mets. (more…)
North Port Approves Term Sheet for Braves Complex
On Tuesday, North Port city commissioners signed off on a term sheet that outlines the framework for a new Atlanta Braves spring training complex. (more…)