In Cleveland, the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast reported that the Guardians have “finally unveiled their dramatically renovated” clubhouse and the “initial reviews suggest it was worth the wait.” What “immediately stood out” to observers was not just the “aesthetic upgrade but the thoughtful design that balances functionality with comfort.” The renovation represents “a complete reimagining of the space, with the organization literally breaking down walls to create a more expansive environment.” Amenities reportedly include “enhanced recovery facilities, a dedicated player lounge, modernized training areas, and various other spaces designed to provide players with everything they need during the long baseball season” (Cleveland PLAIN DEALER, 4/9).
ON SCHEDULE IN VEGAS: In Las Vegas, Mick Akers noted that the A’s “should break ground” on their $1.75B Las Vegas Strip ballpark in June, “keeping the project on track for a 2028 debut.” Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Chair Steve Hill said that even before the groundbreaking, “there is already a fair amount of work already going on at the stadium site, as crews clear the rubble from last year’s Tropicana implosion.” With a construction timeline of 31 to 33 months, a “substantial completion” would “fall sometime between January and March of 2028,” the year the A’s expect to start playing in Las Vegas (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 4/9).
IN WITH THE OLD? In Houston, Peter Warren reported that signs from “Minute Maid Park,” the Astros’ ballpark’s old branding, are for sale on the teams online auction site. The auction opened at 8am yesterday and runs through 7pm April 27. There are “19 ballpark logo signs or letter signs, plus two more pieces of memorabilia: a collection of oranges from the Minute Maid Park Train and a metal sign from the train” (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 4/9).
