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Portland Eyes MLB Team with $900M Ballpark Proposal

3/8/2025

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Portland, Oregon, is setting its sights on a Major League Baseball expansion team, proposing a stunning 32,000-seat ballpark at Zidell Yards, complete with a retractable roof. The Portland Diamond Project is rallying for $800-$900 million in funding, collaborating with local officials and OHSU to tackle concerns. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to unveil expansion sites by 2029, igniting excitement in the community.

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Portland, Oregon, is setting its sights on a Major League Baseball expansion team, proposing a stunning 32,000-seat ballpark at Zidell Yards, complete with a retractable roof. The Portland Diamond Project is rallying for $800-$900 million in funding, collaborating with local officials and OHSU to tackle concerns. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to unveil expansion sites by 2029, igniting excitement in the community.