The Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are gearing up for the opening of Riverfront Stadium, a new ballpark that marks the return of affiliated MiLB action to the city. (more…)
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Vote on Wichita Ballpark Design/Build Team Delayed
In order to take more time to review the recommended bid, the Wichita City Council opted Tuesday to delay voting on a design-build team for a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
After Controversy, New Wichita Ballpark Design Team Chosen
After objections about the qualifications of a participant in the winning bid, the city of Wichita is moving forward with the selection of a design/build team on a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Davenport Field Debuts Renovations
The University of Virginia‘s baseball program celebrated a milestone this week, when it played its first game at a renovated and expanded Davenport Field. (more…)
Decision due on Saints ballpark this week
A decision on the design-build team for a new downtown St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark should be made by St. Paul officials by the end of the week. Three groups ended up bidding on the project: Ryan Cos./AECOM/Julie Snow Architects; Knutson Construction Services/Populous/HDR; and PCL Construction/DLR Group. All three have ties to the […]
Gopher ballpark vote set for Thursday
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is expected to approve a $7.134 million replacement for Siebert Field at Thursday’s meeting. The project has already passed muster by the regents’ facilities committee, and work of a sort has already begun: with one support for the center-field batters eye literally rotting away and falling down, University […]
DLR lands Golden Gopher design gig
The DLR Group landed the design contract for the new University of Minnesota replacement for Siebert Field, with PCL Construction Services inked to build it. The first phase of construction, slated to open in 2013, will include a new grandstand (with concessions and restrooms), new seating and a new plaza to the south uniting the […]
Werner Park / Omaha Storm Chasers
Sometimes, it seems, we overthink what goes on in a ballpark. At the end of the day, baseball is a simple game: You throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the ball. And, at the end of the day, a ballpark is simply a place to have fun. That realization is on full […]