Rendering of proposed new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark
The initial numbers are in for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, and they’re raising a few eyebrows: $2.3 billion overall budget for the facility, with a public spending ask of $1.065 billion. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/10/i...
After several years of planning and false starts, the Philadelphia Phillies formally presented their $205-million plan for Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark renovations to the Pinellas County Commission.
After several years of planning and false starts, the Philadelphia Phillies formally presented their $205-million plan for Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark renovations to the Pinellas County Commission. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/08/p...
We’re closer to parity across MLB spring training facilities, as the Cardinals, Marlins and Orioles updated their player-performance spaces, with Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium also seeing a raft of updates. #MLB #springtraining #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/03/09/p...
The future of Angel Stadium will be in play this year, as the Los Angeles Angels and the city of Anaheim will take another run at determining the fate of the 1966 ballpark as well as its huge footprint. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/26/d...
Judging by the huge debate surrounding the Kansas City Royals moving in the Kauffman Stadium fences, the team is changing the rules of the game. But teams move in fences all the time–usually with less than dramatic consequences. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/21/r...
With an agreement with the Board of Trustees to explore a new ballpark at the Hillsborough College campus, we have an important first step on the road to a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/21/m...
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San Antonio officials continue to refine a plan for a new Missions ballpark set to open in April 2028, as the Double-A Texas League team owners eye serious development to go along with the 7,500-seat facility. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/20/s...
The historic Wahconah Park grandstand will come down early next year, as Pittsfield (Mass.) enters into exclusive negotiations with Pittsfield Suns owner Goldklang Group on its replacement. #oldballparks #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...
As northerners, we’re not too excited about the 2026 NHL Winter Classic being played at Miami’s loanDepot Park–but we are sure eager to see how the NHL and Florida Panthers pull off an ice rink and snow in an indoor ballpark. #NHL #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/m...
The historic Wahconah Park grandstand will come down early next year, as Pittsfield (Mass.) enters into exclusive negotiations with Pittsfield Suns owner Goldklang Group on its replacement. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...
With the Kansas City Chiefs poised to leave Arrowhead Stadium and the Truman Sports Complex for a new Kansas stadium, it’s now time for team owners and city officials to decide on a new Kansas City Royals ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...
We’ll see some transformative development in Queens, as a Citi Field casino plan was one of three projects approved by the New York Gaming Commission and giving New York Mets owner Steve Cohen success on his long-planned expansion. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/16/c...
Seven Minor League Baseball teams were sold in the last week, as private equity and new technologies are heavily involved in the evolution of the sport. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
In one of the more unusual exhibitions we’ve seen in a while, the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) will be locked in the gates of the Old Joliet Prison for a one-of-a-kind exhibition game, the Big House Ballgame, on April 30. #baseballbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
After months of study and debate, Salt Lake City approved a Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan that will see the former Salt Lake Bees home converted to residential, possible private development and an entertainment venue. #MiLB #AdaptiveReuse #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
After months of study and debate, Salt Lake City approved a Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan that will see the former Salt Lake Bees home converted to residential, possible private development and an entertainment venue. #MiLB #AdaptiveReuse #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
Field of Dreams temporary ballpark in 2021
We’ve reported on the Twins, Phillies, I-Cubs and Saints scheduled to participate in MLB’s 2026 Field of Dreams event, and with the addition of Northwoods League festivities, every level of summer play will be represented in Iowa. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/21/2...
Cooper Stadium
We have another plan for Cooper Stadium redevelopment, as the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Negro Leagues baseball may see new apartments, retail–and acreage sold to a next-door cemetery. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/04/y...
Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and owner Capital Broadcasting Company landed the Five County Stadium lease made available after the departure of the Carolina Mudcats for nearby Wilson. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/04/c...
After initially not pushing a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in a new St. Petersburg development, Ellison Development is now openly wooing the team. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/d...
Proposed Creekside development in Medford, Oregon
One election worth watching tomorrow: the fate of a new Medford ballpark for the relocating Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will be on the ballot tomorrow, as voters decide whether to raise local hotel taxes. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/v...
It looks like a new proposal for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark is once again imminent, but what side of the state line the team lands on remains to be seen. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/22/d...
After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/16/c...
The offseason makeover of the 2026 Pioneer League continues, as the new Long Beach team in the MLB Partner Leaguer announced six name semifinalists and more details emerge about a Modesto team. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/08/2...
In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. Could St. Pete be in the mix? #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/07/t...
In this week’s #BaseballBiz On Deck, Mat & Mark discuss:
✨ Stu Sternberg’s legacy
✨ New CEO Ken Babby’s vision
✨ The next steps in the Rays’ stadium journey
✨ How community-first design could reshape Tampa Bay baseball
🎧 Catch the full episode here: www.baseballbizondeck.com/ken-babbys-s...
With the official closing of the sale of Tampa Bay to a Jacksonville group led by developer Patrick Zalupski, let the chatter of a new Rays ballpark begin–but don’t expect anything soon. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/01/n...
Proposed Citi Field casino
A New York community advisory committee has advanced a proposed Citi Field casino to a final round, as the Metropolitan Park project pushed by the New York Mets is still alive to potentially land a downstate casino license. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/30/c...
Economic development was cited by local politicos when the decision was made to fund Goodyear Ballpark, and that development is finally on the way with the announcement of Ballpark Village, to be located north of the ballpark.
Economic development was cited by local politicos when the decision was made to fund Goodyear Ballpark, and that development is finally on the way with the announcement of Ballpark Village, to be located north of the ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz www.springtrainingonline.com/development-...
Bally’s plans for the casino, hotel and associated development surrounding the 2028 Las Vegas facility.
We have some more details about a new Athletics ballpark, as Bally’s announced plans for the casino, hotel and associated development surrounding the 2028 Las Vegas facility. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/29/b...
