Two-Story Gym Opens at Ballpark Village

Onelife Fitness opened its doors to the public Sunday.  The 31,000 square-foot gym is part of the second phase of Ballpark Village’s development adjacent to Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals.  Read more and watch news report and view photos here.

360-Degree Virtual View of New Ballpark Village Apartments

Potential renters will be able to get a glimpse of the highly-anticipated One Cardinal Way luxury apartments, thanks to a virtual tour. Phase two of Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis (MO) is about 18 months from being complete.  Read more and view photo here.

Ballpark Village Apartments Will Offer Ballpark Views

Come 2020, there will be a whole new way of viewing a St. Louis Cardinals game from One Cardinal Way.  A 29-story apartment building with 297 units overlooking Busch Stadium is currently under construction at Ballpark Village.  Fans can check out what one of the apartments will look like by visiting the showroom apartment leasing center on opening day today.  Read more and watch news report here.

UPDATE: Ballpark Village Phase II

Secured by decades of future taxes from Cardinals fans, investors clamored last week for the bonds that would help to finally put the “village” in Ballpark Village.  Read more here.

Phase 2 of Ballpark Village Ramping Up with $65M Hotel

A day after the city approved a key piece of the project’s financial package, Ballpark Village developers gave a clear signal that the project’s second phase is ramping up with a Wednesday announcement that a major hotel is joining the restaurants, office space and apartments planned along Clark Avenue.  Read more here.

Williamsport Council Approves Contracts for Ballpark Renovations

The Williamsport (PA) City Council on Thursday approved construction contracts of $1.1 million for improvements to Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (Single-A, New York-Penn League).  This will help prep the ballpark for a visit by the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals, which will play a game in front of Little League World Series participants on Aug. 20.  Read more here.

New Ballpark Village Phase 2 Renderings Unveiled

The St. Louis Cardinals published two new renderings of what the $220 million second phase of Ballpark Village is likely to look like.  Read more here.  View rendering gallery here.

Assessing the Incentives for Ballpark Village Phase II

Even with public subsidies covering almost 30 percent of the cost of Ballpark Village’s $220 million second phase, the city and school district should still see a net benefit, city officials said Wednesday.  Read more here.

Cardinals Unveil Second Phase of Ballpark Village

The St. Louis Cardinals have unveiled a $220-million project that will significantly expand the existing Ballpark Village and move the club closer to the imagined downtown micro-city based around Busch Stadium.  Read more here.  View renderings and videos here.

Construction Begins on New Bullpen Club at RDS

Construction began this week on an addition to Roger Dean Stadium – the new Bullpen Club. The Bullpen Club will replace the existing berm in right field, behind the Cardinals bullpen. The addition of this new area will bring to the Stadium what fans have been asking for – a seating location that will allow a great view of the game along with premium seating features.

Busch Stadium to Host FIFA Qualifier

A press conference will be held Monday at Ballpark Village to announce that Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, will host the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s first home World Cup qualifier for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.  Read more here.

Cards Front Office Under FBI Investigation for Hacking

Front-office personnel for the St. Louis Cardinals are under investigation by the FBI and Justice Department prosecutors, accused of hacking into an internal network of the Houston Astros to steal closely guarded information about players.  Read more here.

Cardinals and The Rogue Barber Launch First-Ever Beard Playoff

PRESS RELEASE – With the St. Louis Cardinals once again heading to the MLB Postseason, the Springfield Cardinals are excited to launch the first-ever 2014 Beard Playoff, presented by The Rogue Barber.

Chiefs, Cardinals Renew PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The Peoria Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals have announced the signing of a four-year extension of the player development contract (PDC) that will run through the 2020 season.

Actor Jon Hamm Gets a Bobblehead

The St. Louis Cardinals on Monday honored actor Jon Hamm (Mad Men, Million Dollar Arm) with his own bobbhead during “John Hamm Night” at Busch Stadium.  Read more here.  Read about the promo here.

An Inside Peek at the Cardinals Museum at Ballpark Village

KMOX’s Chris Hrabe went on a guided tour through the St. Louis Cardinals museum at the new Ballpark Village with Mike Konzen of PGAV Destinations who helped bring this project to life.  Read more and watch video here.

Ballpark Quirks: Busch Stadium’s View of the Gateway Arch

In a series called “Ballpark Quirks,” Sports Illustrated takes a look at the distinctive features and oddities that make up each of MLB’s 30 parks.  Up now: Busch Stadium’s view of the Gateway Arch.  Read more and view photos here.

Take a 360-Degree Tour of Ballpark Village

Can’t make it to the new Ballpark Village adjacent to Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals?  Check out a cool and complete 360-degree tour of the outside and inside of the new entertainment complex via the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.  Read more and view tour here.

Ballpark Village Grand Opening — AND Dress Code

Ballpark Village officially opens Thursday night, and if you plan on heading there, watch what you wear.  If you visit after a late game, don’t bring the kids along.  Read more here.  If you have an issue, talk with co-developer Cordish Cos. of Baltimore.  Read more here.  If you want to read a harsh, profanity-laced spin on the matter, read this from Deadspin.

Three More Tenants for Ballpark Village

The St. Louis Cardinals and The Cordish Companies have announced that Jamba Juice, The Fudgery and Majestic Athletic will be setting up shop in the new Ballpark Village set to open on March 27.  Read more here.  View schedule of opening festivities here.  Take a photo tour here.

Cardinals Announce AT&T as Rooftop Deck Naming Sponsor

PRESS RELEASE – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that AT&T has joined Ballpark Village as the naming rights sponsor for the two-story seating deck atop Cardinals Nation. As part of the multi-year agreement, the Cardinals Nation ticketed deck will be known as the AT&T Rooftop. Tickets for the AT&T Rooftop go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. at cardinals.com.

Grand Opening Festivities Announced for Ballpark Village

The St. Louis Cardinals are a month away from their home opener at Busch Stadium, but they announced a series of events at the brand new Ballpark Village in St. Louis on Thursday.  Read more here and here.

Cardinals Add Mexian Restaurant to Ballpark Village

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that Tengo Sed Cantina, a Mexican restaurant, will be the eighth tenant to occupy the 100,000-square-foot Ballpark Village entertainment district adjacent to Busch Stadium. Read more here.

 

Giant LED Signs Almost Ready for Installation at Ballpark Village

A company based in Arnold is putting the finishing touches on the new signs for Cardinal Nation at Ballpark Village outside Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals.  The large LED signs have been in production for nearly six months.  They include lettering for rooftops as well as inside the building.  Read more and watch video here.

Live Music Venue ‘The Barn’ to Join PBR St. Louis in Ballpark Village

PRESS RELEASE – The St. Louis Cardinals, The Cordish Companies and PBR (Professional Bull Riders, Inc.) announced today that PBR St. Louis will expand and add a new component to their brand with The Barn at PBR St. Louis, opening at Ballpark Village this Spring.

Roger Dean Stadium: A Really Busy Place

In his “Minoring in Business” series, MiLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill takes at look at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter (FL) as, arguably, the busiest ballpark on the planet.  Read more here.

An Exclusive Tour of Ballpark Village

FOX 2 in St. Louis (MO) has provided an exclusive look inside the new Ballpark Village under construction outside Busch Stadium with a special tour given by Bill DeWitt III, president of the St. Louis Cardinals.  Read more and watch video here.

County Approves Its Portion of Memphis Ballpark Deal

Shelby County Commissioners reluctantly approved county government’s part of the AutoZone Park deal Monday, Jan. 27, despite delaying a vote on it at committee sessions last week.  Read more here.

Cardinals Hiring for Ballpark Village

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to fill 250 jobs at the new Ballpark Village at Busch Stadium.  Positions include everything from general manager and executive chef to the hostess and dishwasher.  Read more here.  View job openings here.

Downtown Memphis Commission Approves Bond Funding for AutoZone Park, Contingent Upon City Council Vote

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. on Wednesday unanimously voted to issue up to $27 million in sports facility revenue bonds for the city’s acquisition of AutoZone Park, home of the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds (Pacific Coast League), which is a prerequisite to – and conditioned on – the Memphis City Council approving a $20 million deal next Monday to buy out of the facility.  Read more here.

Details of AutoZone Park Acquisition Emerge

The city of Memphis (TN) would reportedly spend $20 million to buy AutoZone Park and another $5 million for upgrades in a multiparty deal that would also see the St. Louis Cardinals take control of the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds (Pacific Coast League).  The Cardinals would buy the team and pony up $15 million for ballpark upgrades.  Read more here.  Read week-old article here.

Deal Approved to Rescue Memphis Redbirds, AutoZone Park

PRESS RELEASE – The Memphis Redbirds Baseball Foundation (“Foundation”) today announced that it has reached a strategic agreement that would rescue the financially troubled Memphis Redbirds and AutoZone Park. The Foundation has been operating the Redbirds and AutoZone Park under a

Cardinals Name Ballpark Village GM

Jim Watry, a former key executive for Kansas City’s Power & Light District development, is now serving as Ballpark Village’s general manager and chief operating officer.  Read more here.

Sliders Offer $12 Season Tickets, But There’s a World Series Catch

PRESS RELEASE – The World Series is always an exciting event but this year we’re adding to the excitement! The St. Louis Cardinals will be playing for their 12th World Series title AND the Sliders are offering an unprecedented savings on 2014 Sliders season tickets in conjunction with the World Series.

Wrigley-Like Rooftops for Ballpark Village

Wrigley Field-like rooftops at the new Ballpark Village taking shape outside Busch Stadium will be part of the St. Louis Cardinals experience when the season opens in April 2014.  Read more and watch video here.

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Topping Off Event Will Mark Milestone for Ballpark Village Project

At 10 a.m. this morning, the St. Louis Cardinals and developer Cordish Companies will host a formal topping off ceremony for the first phase of the long-awaited Ballpark Village project outside Busch Stadium.  During the event, the last piece of structural steel — a roof truss — will be set in place.  Read more and watch news report here.

New Renderings of Ballpark Village Released

The St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday released the latest detailed renderings of the $650 million Ballpark Village project.  The Cards broke ground on the project in February and is scheduled to be completed by spring 2014.  Read more and view slideshow here.

Storm Chasers Unveil Bob Gibson Statue

Hall of Famer and former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson was honored last week in his hometown of Omaha, with a statue in front of Werner Park, home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League).  Read more and watch videos here.

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Ballpark Village: What Lies Beneath?

A Revolutionary War battlefield apparently lies beneath the site that is currently being excavated for the new Ballpark Village development in St. Louis, but don’t expect construction crews to halt work to allow for a careful archeological dig.  Read more here.

Cards to Announce Major Tenant for Ballpark Village

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly set to announce that they have secured PBR Cowboy Bar as a major tenant for the new Ballpark Village.  Read more here.  Check out other PBR establishments here and here.