Arkansas Travelers Save Their Home | Little Rock News

The Arkansas Travelers are staying put — but at a steep cost. After years of local fans and owners pouring resources into keeping the team alive, MLB’s 2020 takeover forced a dramatic shift. Facing a crumbling stadium and a city unwilling to fully fund repairs, the team sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, securing a 20-year lease. Now, the city foots the bill for all capital improvements — from roofs to scoreboards — while the team keeps every dime from ticket sales and concessions. It’s a win for baseball continuity, but a heavy financial burden for North Little Rock. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b730cd09b9ecd5df