A milestone day: construction on a new Beloit ballpark began today, as the Riverbend Stadium Authority moves ahead with a new downtown Minor League Baseball facility. We have new renderings and a name: ABC Supply Stadium. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2021
Polar Park construction resumes
After a shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Polar Park construction will resume this week, with the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) still potentially opening in April 2021 after a six-week shutdown. (more…)
OSU eyes fall debut event for O’Brate Stadium
One of the casualties of the college baseball season being scrapped was a delay in the debut of some fine new ballparks. At Oklahoma State, officials are looking at a fall event to celebrate the new home of the Cowboys, O’Brate Stadium. (more…)
Polar Park construction on schedule–for now
With a five-week shutdown in Polar Park construction, a planned 2021 opening for the new Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is still on track–but some key deadlines are approaching. (more…)
Gators home dugout will be Hooks Family Dugout
An honor worth noting: the new University of Florida ballpark, set to open in 2021, will feature the “Hooks Family Dugout,” named after longtime program benefactors Hollis and Debbie Hooks. (more…)
Polar Park construction halted
Construction of Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to open in 2021, has been shut down until May 4 due to a state halt on nonessential construction based on coronavirus concerns. (more…)
New for 2021: Sylvan Lake Gulls
Branding has been unveiled for the Sylvan Lake Gulls (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League), as the upcoming expansion team takes a major step towards its 2021 launch. (more…)
Nanaimo West Coast League Team on Tap for 2021
A Nanaimo, BC-based team in the summer-collegiate West Coast League has been announced, with the expansion club to begin play as the circuit’s 13th team in 2021. The yet-to-be-named club will play home games at Serauxmen Stadium. (more…)
Oconomowoc Ballpark Proposal Approved
A planned new ballpark in the far Milwaukee suburbs is moving forward, as the Oconomowoc Common Council has approved a proposed facility that could open by the 2021 summer-collegiate season. (more…)
Revised Polar Park Funding Plan Approved
In a move that addresses a roughly $30-million increase in the total project cost, the Worcester City Council unanimously approved a revised Polar Park funding plan Tuesday. (more…)
Lafayette Issues RFP for Tenant to New Ballpark
Lafayette, IN has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for teams interested in occupying its new ballpark, leaving questions about whether the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) will ultimately use the facility. (more…)
New Marshall University Ballpark Delayed
The schedule for completing a new Marshall University ballpark is delayed, as university officials adjust the plans after initial construction bids were higher than anticipated. (more…)
Worcester Confident Polar Park Cost Won’t Have Further Overall Increase
As planning for the upcoming Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) home continues, a top Worcester official is confident that the city’s cost in the Polar Park project will not increase from the latest total estimate. (more…)