--- title: "Trump Administration Considered Baseball Stadium in Grand Teton National Park" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-administration-considered-baseball-stadium-in-grand-teton-national-park" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-administration-considered-baseball-stadium-in-grand-teton-national-park" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-administration-considered-baseball-stadium-in-grand-teton-national-park.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-administration-considered-baseball-stadium-in-grand-teton-national-park" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-27T13:46:05.092Z" source_reported: "2026-09-27T13:14:40.000Z" updated: "2026-09-27T13:46:05.092Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 45 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-27T15:00:14.030689+00:00" --- # Trump Administration Considered Baseball Stadium in Grand Teton National Park *Major League Baseball approached the White House about hosting a game, leading to scouting of potential sites.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, with two independent outlets and anonymous sourcing. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from affected parties and names specific locations, but lacks a right of reply for all. - Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises a construction project, but the body details scouting and discussions. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Major League Baseball approached the Trump administration about hosting a game in a national park. - The administration scouted locations within Grand Teton National Park for a potential baseball stadium. - National Park Service Deputy Director Frank Lands reportedly visited Grand Teton to assess possible sites. - The White House stated MLB initiated the inquiry, seeking to replicate the success of the Field of Dreams game. Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration regarding the possibility of hosting a game within a U.S. national park. Officials from both MLB and the White House confirmed the outreach. The administration subsequently scouted locations in Grand Teton National Park, a site known for its scenic mountain views, to potentially construct a baseball stadium for such an event. Two individuals with knowledge of the proposal indicated that National Park Service Deputy Director Frank Lands had visited Grand Teton to evaluate potential sites for a baseball stadium. The White House issued a statement confirming that MLB had inquired about the feasibility of hosting a game in a national park, drawing a parallel to the 'Field of Dreams' game. ## Divergent views on the proposal Internewscast reported that an unnamed MLB official stated the league began exploring the possibility of a Grand Teton ballpark following the success of the 'Field of Dreams' games. This outlet also noted that the White House described the proposed stadium as neither a presidential directive nor an administration priority. Luther Propst, a Wyoming county commissioner, told Internewscast that while he met with Lands during his visit, they did not discuss building a ballpark, and he strongly rejected the concept as a departure from park traditions. Betsy Buffington of the National Parks Conservation Association called the idea 'ludicrous' and 'ridiculous,' emphasizing the park's irreplaceable natural habitat. ## What the coverage left out No right-rated reports covered this story. The digests from the left and centre-rated outlets did not mention the specific cost estimates for constructing a baseball stadium. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 57% (4) - Centre: 43% (3) - Right: 0% (0) 1 of 8 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-27T15:00:14.030689+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-27T16:00:12.816Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted the potential construction of a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park, citing The Washington Post. Joe.My.God. noted that Grand Teton is the country's eighth-most visited national park and that constructing a sports facility there could set a new precedent for the use of vast national park land. Raw Story used phrases like 'Outrage' and 'Deeply insane' in its headline and described onlookers as 'furious,' framing the administration's consideration as a construction project targeting a 'cherished site'. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the approach made by Major League Baseball to the Trump administration about hosting a game in a national park, as reported by The Washington Post. Internewscast mentioned that MLB executives contacted the White House about constructing a temporary or permanent stadium, modeled on the 'Field of Dreams' game. This outlet also included reactions from a county commissioner and a conservation group opposing the idea, and noted the White House statement that the proposal was not a priority. Dailymail.com's digest also stated that the National Park Service Deputy Director was scouting a location for the potential stadium. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 3 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/national-parks-2677947696) — Outrage as Trump admin eyes cherished site for next construction project: 'Deeply insane' - [ESPN](https://espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50041787/mlb-white-house-discuss-playing-game-national-park) — MLB asks White House about holding game within national park - [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/09/wh-may-build-baseball-park-in-grand-teton-natl-park) — WH May Build Baseball Park In Grand Teton Natl Park - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/09/27/trump-officials-weigh-baseball-game-at-national-park) — Trump Officials Weigh Baseball Game at National Park - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/trump-administration-considers-baseball-stadium-inside-u-s-national-park) — Trump Administration Considers Baseball Stadium Inside U.S. National Park - [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/news/article-16163645/trump-administration-baseball-stadium-teton-national-park.html) — Trump admin eyes building baseball stadium INSIDE US National Park - [RAWCHILI](https://rawchili.com/5108380) — MLB Reportedly Approached Trump Administration About Holding Game In National Park: WaPo - RAW CHILI - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/09/26/trump-officials-weigh-mlb-game-grand-teton-national-park) — Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park ## Questions **What did Major League Baseball ask the Trump administration?** Major League Baseball approached the Trump administration to ask if it would be possible to host a game at a national park. This inquiry was made with the intention of replicating the success and concept of the 'Field of Dreams' game. **Which national park was considered for a baseball stadium?** Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming was scouted by the Trump administration for potential locations to build a baseball stadium. This park is known for its scenic views of the Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains. **Who visited Grand Teton to assess possible sites?** According to two people familiar with the proposal, National Park Service Deputy Director Frank Lands visited Grand Teton National Park. His visit was to assess possible sites for a baseball stadium. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-administration-considered-baseball-stadium-in-grand-teton-national-park. 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