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Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

September 18, 2023 The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds. The domed stadium would have 30,000 seats, be located near Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg’s 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District and be ready to open in 2028, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The announcement comes as Wisconsin politicians are looking at spending $600 million

White Sox consider move away from Chicago

August 29, 2023 The Center Square

The Chicago White Sox could leave the southside for either the suburbs or out of state completely, joining the Bears in their potential move, according to a report.

Mets to retire Strawberry’s 18 and Gooden’s No. 16. in 2024

August 29, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets team will retire Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 and Dwight Gooden’s No. 16 in separate pre-game ceremonies in 2024.

Colón to retire as a New York Met on Sept. 17

August 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

RHP Bartolo Colón will officially retire as a member of the Mets on Sunday, Sept. 17, during a press conference before the 1:40 p.m. game vs. Cincinnati.

Odds of MLB expansion to Nashville keep increasing

June 22, 2023 The Center Square

If Major League Baseball expands to 32 teams, Nashville continues to be a favorite to land one of two new teams.

Nevada rolls out plan to bring Oakland A’s to Vegas with up to $375M in taxpayer funds

May 24, 2023 The Center Square

Nevada officials announced an agreement to bring the Oakland A’s franchise to Las Vegas with a plan that includes hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars.

Mets to induct HoJo, Leiter, Cohen and Rose in team’s Hall of Fame

February 13, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will induct infielder Howard Johnson, pitcher Al Leiter and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose into the Mets Hall of Fame.

Chattanooga approves $79.5M baseball stadium despite economic questions over its financing

August 10, 2022 The Center Square

Chattanooga will be getting a new baseball stadium and city officials have called the project a “home run for the community” despite economists’ questions on the numbers touted by stadium supporters.

Report: Braves’ stadium costing Cobb County taxpayers $15M annually

March 7, 2022 The Center Square

The Atlanta Braves’ ballpark and The Battery development around it is continuing to cost Cobb County taxpayers about $15 million a year, according to a new report from Kennesaw State University economist J.C. Bradbury.

Mets to retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 in July

January 11, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 during a ceremony before a July game against the Miami Marlins.