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Scottsdale Stadium to get $50 million facelift

March 21, 2019 by The Scottsdale Charros

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – Scottsdale Stadium is about to start a new chapter in its storied history.

The Scottsdale City Council approving plans for a $50 million renovation to the ballpark. The City will pay $35 million. The Giants will add $15 million, with the Scottsdale Charros adding $2.7 million and the concessionaire, Arizona Sports Services, chipping in $2.5 million.

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Spring training entities ink funding agreement to begin Scottsdale Stadium renovations

March 20, 2019 by The Scottsdale Charros

Scottsdale is on its way to begin renovations at the beloved downtown stadium, after a funding agreement for nearly $50.6 million was reached.

During a March 19 Scottsdale City Council meeting, elected officials unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the San Francisco Giants and the Scottsdale Charros requiring binding capital financial commitments to Phase 1 of the Scottsdale Stadium renovation project.

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Arizona Cactus League reports benefits for state economy in 2018

July 23, 2018 by The Scottsdale Charros

The 2018 Cactus League season generated $373 million for Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a study by the L. William Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. [Read more…]

Spring Training is the philanthropic backbone of the Scottsdale Charro endeavor

February 23, 2018 by The Scottsdale Charros

It’s just about this time of year heroes of America’s Pastime begin to refocus and dedicate themselves to being the best player they can be and — the really good ones — focus on making those around them better. [Read more…]