Ballpark Digest

Owner Stuart Sternberg announced today he was scrapping plans for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark as the centerpiece of a new St. Petersburg development next to the Trop. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/g6Dnrjdn

The next stage of RFK Stadium demolition will proceed after the National Park Service approved plans from Events DC to tear down what’s left of the former home of the Washington Senators, Nationals and Redskins. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/gFGDmKrm

With Hennepin County bonds that funded ballpark construction set to be paid off this year, the Minnesota Twins are seeking to extend their Target Field lease and a 0.15 percent sales tax while leaving in place $10 million in annual maintenance funding. https://lnkd.in/gEpS-GYA

After lease negotiations that saw the team’s long-term commitment to the Cream City, the Milwaukee Brewers announced American Family Field upgrades for the 2025 season. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/gvVAzTsq

The Arizona Diamondbacks and state officials are seeking funding options for Chase Field renovations--with a local sales-tax rebate next on the agenda. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/gwU29FfR

The Tampa Bay Rays have formally informed St. Petersburg that they are backing a $55.7-million plan for Tropicana Field repairs--provided a 2026 completion. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/ghvFuCWt

Efforts to declare Jackie Robinson Ballpark a National Commemorative Site continue, as the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill moving the process forward to President Joe Biden for his signature. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/gVvF72gD

Dave Kaval, the Athletics president who spearheaded new-ballpark efforts in Las Vegas and at Oakland’s Howard Terminal during the past eight years, is leaving the team to pursue new business opportunities in California. #mlb #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/gcufJ4FR

Salt Lake City is moving forward with three potential future uses for the former home of the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League), as Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse seems likely. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/gNbH2zqJ

Imagine owning a sports franchise worth $1.25 billion. You’ve worked for years on a new ballpark plan, finally proposing redevelopment everyone likes. One hurricane and one election later, and suddenly your current home is trashed and the future home is in doubt. Welcome to the joys of owning the Tampa Bay Rays. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://lnkd.in/gE3vRxQV