Kevin Reichard

Meeting under the clock is a proud tradition of American life, whether it be at Grand Central Terminal, the Waldorf-Astoria or Marshall Field’s. Now, thanks to Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds fans can meet under the clock at Great American Ball Park.

After several years of planning and false starts, the Philadelphia Phillies formally presented their $205-million plan for Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark renovations to the Pinellas County Commission. The Phillies have floated several different plans for BayCare Ballpark renovations over the years, including an expansion of the ballpark footprint, the addition of an outfield pool,

The initial numbers are in for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, and they’re raising a few eyebrows: $2.3 billion overall budget for the facility, with a public spending ask of $1.065 billion.

Baseball’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day also takes place on the Minor League Baseball and amateur levels, with plenty of events scheduled for Vero Beach’s Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) at Dodgertown.

Two key funding commitments are now in place for BayCare Ballpark renovations, with the city of Clearwater pledging $30 million and Pinellas County set for $85 million.

MiLB contraction isn't likely, but lineups are definitely changing in coming years thanks to ownership shifts and changes in ballpark plans.

The Kansas City Royals have finally settled on a site for a Kauffman Stadium replacement, eschewing the suburbs for a new ballpark at downtown’s Crown Center’s shopping district.

Rochester Honkers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership announced this will be the team’s last season at Mayo Field, but plans for a new ballpark remain up in the air.

After several weeks of intense negotiations, Tampa Bay Rays ownership and local officials agreed to a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $2.3 billion new ballpark deal, with governments paying $967 million.

With the opening of Erlanger Park, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) have significantly advanced the art of ballpark design, bringing new life to a historic industrial site while providing a unique experience for both fans and players.