The cost of a new Palm Beach County spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals rises to $144.1 million, but the teams will cover overruns, with site prep work potentially beginning shortly. (more…)
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RFK Stadium future subject of meetings
The future of RFK Stadium, former home of the Washington Senators and the Washington Nationals, will be discussed in two public meetings in coming months. (more…)
Astros, Nationals spring complex a go
The final hurdle to a new West Palm Beach spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals has been addressed, with all sides now working toward a 2017 opening of Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
Gonzalez’s beard lands naming-rights deal
Another unusual deal to pass along: hair-grooming-vendor Wahl has purchased naming rights to Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez‘s beard. That’s right: his beard. (more…)
Florida approves new Nats/Astros spring training complex
Despite a deeply contentious end of session, the Florida Legislature approved changes in zoning to allow construction of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex in West Palm Beach. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Major League History Nights
Major League Baseball teams are using their 2015 promotional slates to market unique days or weekends that celebrate their history. Some of the most notable examples—including weekly promotions, as well as celebrations and giveaways to commemorate notable anniversaries—are discussed in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
Nationals to host 2018 All-Star Game
The Washington Nationals and Nationals Park will host the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, as announced today by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Landfill next obstacle to Nats/Astros spring complex
The proposed site of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex isn’t exactly pristine — sitting atop a former landfill — and cleaning things up will be a prime challenge before any new facility can open. (more…)
Planning for Astros/Nats training complex to begin
We’re in Florida for spring training, so this story is entirely appropriate: the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros have received preliminary approval from West Palm Beach to begin planning for a new spring-training complex. (more…)
Mark Butler new majority owner of H-Sens
We have a new principal owner and managing partner of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League): local businessman Mark Butler, taking the reins from Michael Reinsdorf. (more…)
Scott: Spring training belongs in Florida
Vowing to bring prodigal sons to the Sunshine State, Gov. Rick Scott says he wants to lure MLB teams training in Arizona back to Florida for spring training. (more…)
Astros/Nats spring complex clears second hurdle
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a land swap that could lead to a new West Palm Beach Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex, with negotiations to come on the term sheet. (more…)
New Astros/Nats spring complex gets first approval
A new spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals received initial approval from the West Palm Beach City Commission — a crucial first step toward a potential 2017 opening. (more…)