Though there are no funds for renovations, Lee County will once again pitch the Washington Nationals on a move to City of Palms Park after Osceola County rejected a new Kissimmee spring-training complex. (more…)
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Osceola County rejects Washington Nationals spring complex
Fierce opposition from the local tourism industry caused the Osceola County Board of Commissioners to reject a $98-million spring-training complex for the Washington Nationals. (more…)
Spring training unlikely to return to City of Palms Park: Lee County officials
Spring training is unlikely to return to City of Palms Park, according to Lee County officials, who are debating what to do with the former spring home of the Boston Red Sox. (more…)
Cubs bringing Mesa HoHoKams spirit to new ballpark
The Mesa HoHoKams, key in originally attracting spring training to Mesa, will have a continued presence at the new Cactus League home of the Chicago Cubs when it opens in 2014. (more…)
Osceola County delays vote on new Washington Nationals spring-training facility
A final decision on a new Washington Nationals spring-training facility in Kissimmee has been delayed a month by Osceola County commissioners, as local business groups ask for time to review the agreement. (more…)
Will Tucson spring training return?
With the impending departure of the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), local officials are debating what can be done to bring back minor-league baseball or spring training to the city. (more…)
Tourism Board approves new Nationals spring ballpark
The Osceola County Tourism Board has signed off on a $98-million plan for a new Nationals spring ballpark in Kissimmee, but the proposal is sure to face close scrutiny from the full county Board of Commissioners. (more…)
Crane: Astros close to finalizing Palm Beach spring training site
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says the team is close to finalizing a deal for a Palm Beach spring training site that could open in 2017. (more…)
New spring complex pitched for Osceola County
Two new teams could be training in the greater Orlando area by 2015, as Osceola County officials receive a pitch for a new $98-million spring-training complex. (more…)
Spring training museum pitched for Mesa
The Mesa Historical Museum is proposing a $17-million Arizona Spring Training Experience, Museum and Community Center, with voters potentially deciding on the project in a November referendum. (more…)
