With the facility being prepared for a 2021 opening, there are visible signs of progress in the construction of a new Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) ballpark. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2021
Polar Park Cost Estimate Rises
The cost estimate of Worcester’s upcoming Polar Park has risen by $9.5 million over its initial estimate, with Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ownership to cover the increase. (more…)
Brewery on Tap Near New Gastonia Ballpark
Plans are moving forward to open a brewery across from an upcoming downtown Gastonia, NC ballpark, providing an early sign of economic activity in the area. (more…)
Co-Owner: Return Fire Frogs Franchise to Brevard County
Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League) co-owner David Freeman wants to return the franchise to Brevard County, but an idea to use Cocoa’s Coastal Florida Sports Park has hurdles to clear. (more…)
Work on New Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Continues
Construction continues on a new downtown Gastonia, NC ballpark, which is slated to open for an independent Atlantic League team and other events in 2021. (more…)
Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Project Underway
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…)
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…)