PHOENIX – Concerns came down recently from the President of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, as he expressed more than just his worries about the future of the D-Backs at Chase Field.
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Arizona Diamondbacks fans cheer from the stands as they play against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field in Phoenix on May 18, 2026. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
There is a proposed tax recapture bill that has been the talk of the town for the Arizona Diamondbacks, as it seems like everybody involved wants answers sooner rather than later.
Chase Field concerns:
The news first came out as the Head of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, president and CEO, Danny Seiden spoke on KTAR News 92.3’s The Mike Broomhead Show:
Seiden mentioned, “Utah s being very aggressive. Oregon is being very aggressive. They’re passing legislation — you know, $800, $600 million — to pay for a new baseball stadium. That’s not anything the Diamondbacks are looking for (money-wise).
“If we’re not careful, we’re going to see the Arizona Diamondbacks become the Utah Pika.”
Arizona Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Danny Seiden joined @BroomheadShow to discuss the progress of a possible renovation deal for Chase Field. @dbseiden @AZSports
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Fans watch from the stands as the Arizona Diamondbacks play the Chicago Cubs during their Opening Day game at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 27, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
It is noted that D-backs’ HB2704 is going through the process right now and is close to being finalized. There are still some hoops that the Diamondbacks need to jump through, as they are hoping Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego will hop on board. Danny Seiden also mentioned in the interview with KTAR how she was coming around to the proposed bill:
“The city of Phoenix has thrown up some objections and is requiring some different amendments and negotiations. We’re hopeful in hearing Mayor Gallego is coming around and finding things she should sign off on.”
Fans gather outside Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs in Phoenix on March 27, 2025.© Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Diamondbacks have been very vocal about making sure they stay in Phoenix for decades to come, and are working night and day to make sure it happens.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
