A West Palm Beach spring training complex for the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros is a go, as Gov. Rick Scott signs bill removing final hurdle to $135-million facility, due to open in 2017. (more…)
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Astros, Nationals spring complex moves forward
A proposed new Houston Astros and Washington Nationals spring-training complex in Palm Beach County is moving forward after receiving approval from West Palm Beach. (more…)
Land swap could lead to new Astros/Nats spring training complex
A proposal for a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex in Palm Beach County is back from the dead after West Palm Beach officials say they’ll look closely at a previously rejected land swap. (more…)
Astros, Hooks to play exhibition game
We’re still seeing changes and additions to the spring-training schedule, and here’s another: The Houston Astros and Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League) will play an exhibition game at Whataburger Field on April 2. (more…)
Astros 2015 spring training schedule posted
We’ve posted the Houston Astros 2015 spring training schedule for home games at Osceola County Stadium and some away games. (more…)
West Palm Beach deals another blow to new spring training complex
West Palm Beach city commissioners approved a three-month exclusive negotiating period to investors seeking a mixed-use development on a 160-acre site eyed by the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals for a new spring-training facility. (more…)
Astros, Nats spring complex shot down by West Palm Beach
The proposed West Palm Beach site for a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training facility will instead be used for a mixed-use development, as local elected officials decide to keep the land on the tax rolls. (more…)
Astros, Nats expected to propose new Palm Beach County spring training plan shortly
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…)
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…)
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…)