The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are expected to submit a revised plan for a new Palm Beach County spring training complex in the next few weeks, as the pair are working to finalize arrangements by the end of the year. (more…)
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Demolition of Compadre Stadium begins
Another memory to file away: demolition of Compadre Stadium, the former Chandler spring-training home of the Milwaukee Brewers, has begun. (more…)
New site emerging for Toronto Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin
We have a site for a potential new complex for Toronto Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin, with city officials eying a former Nielsen Media land parcel for a ballpark, clubhouses and practice field. (more…)
Tigers, Lakeland agree on Tiger Town, Joker Marchant Stadium upgrades
The city of Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers reached an agreement on a lease extension, committing the pair to Tiger Town and Joker Marchant Stadium upgrades, keeping the team in central Florida for 20 more years. (more…)
Blue Jays to price out Dunedin ballpark renovations
Though a renovation is far from a done deal, the Toronto Blue Jays are bringing in an architect to price out Dunedin ballpark renovations at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium and the Cecil B. Englebert practice complex. (more…)
FAA to Nationals: Drop the drones at spring training
It is one of the more bizarre stories coming out of spring training this year: The Washington Nationals were spanked by the Federal Aviation Administration for the unauthorized use of a drone to film practices in February. (more…)
HoHoKam Park, Fitch Park upgrades begin
With the Oakland Athletics playing a last spring at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, the city of Mesa is launching upgrades at HoHoKam Park and Fitch Park for the team’s arrival in 2015. (more…)
Palm Beach County to move forward with new ‘Stros, Nats spring complex
Palm Beach County Commissioners voted to move ahead with a $100-million plan for a new Houston Astros and Washington Nationals spring-training complex, but lots of work needs to be done on the funding plan. (more…)
Red Sox fined for weak travel squad
The Boston Red Sox were reportedly fined a small amount by MLB for breaking a spring-training rule mandating the presence of at least four regulars in the lineup for all spring games. (more…)
Phillies: Come join us for free intrasquad game Feb. 25
Definitely worth a visit: the Philadelphia Phillies are throwing open the doors to Bright House Field for a free intrasquad game on Wednesday, Feb. 25. (more…)