ANNAPOLIS, MD—Today, Governor Wes Moore and the Baltimore Orioles announced their joint commitment to creating a long-term, multi-decade, public-private partnership that both develops and revitalizes the Camden Yards complex as a magnet for sports tourism and leverages Maryland taxpayers’ investment in the property. Governor Moore and the Orioles look forward to continuing the conversation about the next evolution of this critical partnership for Maryland and the City of Baltimore.
Since 1992, Oriole Park has hosted more than 2,500 events, generating nearly $75 million in ticket sales and more than $10 billion in economic impact for the benefit of both the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland. Under legislation passed by the General Assembly last year, a new lease agreement will unlock $600 million in funding for upgrades and improvements to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The entire Orioles organization will continue to dedicate the necessary time and resources to ensure a shared vision for a reimagined Camden Yards site and revitalized surrounding downtown Baltimore area.
“When Camden Yards opened thirty years ago, the Baltimore Orioles revolutionized baseball and set the bar for the fan experience,” said Governor Wes Moore. “We share the commitment of the Orioles organization to ensuring that the team is playing in a world-class facility at Camden Yards for decades to come and are excited to advance our public-private partnership. We look forward to writing the next chapter of major league baseball in Maryland as we continue to make magic for fans and meaningful investment for communities across our state.”
“I am looking forward to continuing to collaborate with Governor Moore, his administration, and the Maryland Stadium Authority in order to bring to Baltimore the modern, sustainable, and electrifying sports and entertainment destination the State of Maryland deserves,” said John Angelos, Orioles Chairman & CEO. “We greatly appreciate Governor Moore’s vision and commitment as we seize the tremendous opportunity to redefine the paradigm of what a Major League Baseball venue represents and thereby revitalize downtown Baltimore. It is my hope and expectation that, together with Governor Moore and the new members and new chairman of the MSA Board, we can again fully realize the potential of Camden Yards to serve as a catalyst for Baltimore’s second renaissance.”
The Orioles, the Moore administration, and the Maryland Stadium Authority look forward to reimagining Camden Yards to deliver a live, work, play theme that will bring residents, businesses, and tourists to downtown Baltimore year-round.
Down town Baltimore is too dangerous especially if you’re white, Maryland sports teams need to be moved to a safer location
What are you even talking about? Camden Yards is by far the safest part of Baltimore. It’s basically a giant mall. When was the last time you even left the Eastern Shore?
Racist much Mr. 11:15 “especially if you’re white”? You are a filthy hateful pig.
Sic Jake Day on it. He’ll have it fixed in a year.
11:15 Get training, practice, apply for a ccw permit, and go where you want with confidence. When these criminal thugs find out they are not the only ones with firearms, they will think twice about robberies, car jackings, muggings, etc.
we don need no stinkin permits!
How long will it take the Gov to spend the money the previous admin saved?
WHY are we using TAXPAYER money to finance renovations here?
Peter Angelos is worth almost a BILLION dollars.
“We, the People”, must HELP HIM???
Want to talk about “rich people paying their fair share?? Start by telling Angelos that HE can afford to repair the facility and grounds.
Our “leaders” waste our money like this all the time.
Oh. Angelos might just say “I’ll just move the team if you won’t cave in to my extortion”.
If the place is so profitable, as our leaders say it is, then Aneglos would be stupid to move.
And, I’ve been an Orioles fan since Boog played first base.
I just HATE politicians giving my money to rich people and telling me how much it’s going to help me.
What?? Am I in line for some bribes, too??