Another ballpark-centric downtown development is now underway, as the first concrete has been poured at the future location of a new downtown Gastonia (NC) multipurpose events complex, which will feature pro baseball. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2021
New for 2021: Worcester Red Sox
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will become the Worcester Red Sox–or WooSox for short–in 2021 upon arrival at Polar Park. (more…)
Shakopee Ballpark Backers Targeting American Association Entry
Backers of a proposed 8,000-plus-capacity ballpark in Shakopee, located in the southwest quadrant of the Twin Cities, are hoping to place an independent American Association club in the facility. (more…)
Ottawa Officials Back OSEG, Goldeyes Ownership for RCGT Park Lease
Ottawa officials are endorsing an RCGT Park lease proposal from Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group and Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) ownership, backing it over a bid from a group that has a tentative agreement to buy the Ottawa Champions. (more…)
Louisiana Tech Unveils Baseball Facility Plan for 2021
Louisiana Tech has released details on a rebuilt baseball facility at the J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park site for the 2021 college baseball season, part of an effort to address facilities damaged by an April tornado. (more…)
Arkansas Lands Lead Gift for Baseball Development Center
The University of Arkansas has landed the lead gift for its upcoming Baseball Development Center, as the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family pledges $5 million to help fund the facility. The center that will serve as the home of the Razorback Baseball program at Baum-Walker Stadium. (more…)
New for 2021: MGM Music Hall at Fenway
An upcoming theater behind Fenway Park‘s right field bleachers will be named MGM Music Hall at Fenway, as MGM Resorts International signs on as the naming-rights partner. (more…)
New Marshall Ballpark Renderings Unveiled
Updated renderings of a new Marshall University ballpark have been released, showing the latest concept for a facility that should meet modern college baseball program needs. (more…)
Sylvan Lake WCBL Team to Launch in 2021
A summer-collegiate Western Canadian Baseball League expansion team in Sylvan Lake, AB is on tap, as team ownership and league and city officials announce plans for a 2021 launch. (more…)
New Large Ballpark Pitched for Suburban Minneapolis
A group is pitching a 8,000-plus-capacity ballpark in Shakopee, located in the southwest quadrant of the Twin Cities, raising money via traditional investors and crowdsourcing. (more…)
International League Optimistic Over Worcester
As work on the upcoming Polar Park continues, International League president Randy Mobley is expressing optimism about the future of the soon-to-relocate Pawtucket Red Sox in Worcester, MA. (more…)
Polar Park Project Earns Latest Approvals
Worcester, MA officials granted the latest approvals for Polar Park Wednesday, as the city’s planning board effectively allowed construction to begin on the future Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) home. (more…)
More Details Emerge on Worcester’s Polar Park
We have some more details on Polar Park, new home of the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (International League) set to move for the 2021 season, after updated plans were filed with the Worcester Planning Board. (more…)