It’s now a done deal: today the North Port Commission approved their part of the plan for a move of Atlanta Braves spring training operations to a new Sarasota County complex, a move envisioned for 2019.
State Grant for Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex Approved
A state grant worth $20 million for an Atlanta Braves spring training complex in North Port has been conditionally approved.
Pima County: Let’s Talk Milwaukee Brewers Tucson Move
While we think there’s virtually no chance of a Milwaukee Brewers Tucson move, Pima County officials reached out to the team and offered up Kino Sports Complex and Kino Stadium as a replacement for Maryvale Baseball Park.
Funding for Blue Jays Spring Training Renovations Still in the Works
A proposal to use Pinellas County hotel taxes for Toronto Blue Jays spring training renovations is still in the works, as the team and public officials are still negotiating the terms of the deal.
Gilbert: No Funding for New Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training Complex
Gilbert (AZ) officials say they have no plans to fund a proposed $90-million new Milwaukee Brewers spring training complex, but the team and a developer are still pursuing the project and may pursue private financing.
Funding for New Atlanta Braves Spring Complex Close to Done
Funding for a new Atlanta Braves spring complex is close to completion, as the team and Sarasota County officials await word on a $20 million state grant to close the financial circle.
Milwaukee Brewers Eye Gilbert Spring-Training Complex
The Milwaukee Brewers and a local developer are proposing a $90-million Gilbert spring-training complex, as the team looks at a move back to the east side of the Valley.
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League: LECOM Park
In the end, the vote wasn’t close when readers of Spring Training Online were asked to select their favorite Grapefruit League venue. Capturing at least 65 percent over three rounds of voting, LECOM Park was chosen as the Best of the Ballparks fan favorite for the second straight year.
Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League: Salt River Fields
For the second straight year, Spring Training Online readers named Salt River Fields at Talking Stick the top Cactus League ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks vote.
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League Finals
We’re down to the finals in our annual Best of the Ballparks competition in the Grapefruit League, where fans selected LECOM Park and Hammond Stadium to compete for the championship. So go vote!
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Final Approval Today for Sarasota County Atlanta Braves Spring Training
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State Grant for Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex Approved
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Pima County: Let’s Talk Milwaukee Brewers Tucson Move
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Funding for Blue Jays Spring Training Renovations Still in the Works
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Gilbert: No Funding for New Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training Complex
