Old Dominion University is close to raising $20 million toward Bud Metheny Ballpark renovations, leading to improvements both on the player side and the fan side. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2025
New looks at 2023’s Rogers Centre upgrades
Work continues on Rogers Centre upgrades as the Toronto Blue Jays unveil four new outfield neighborhoods as well as a redesigned WestJet Flight Deck and distinct new group options, as the team preps for the 2023 home opener. (more…)
Zoning change on tap for Richmond Flying Squirrels new ballpark site
Building a modern pro ballpark involves so many small but essential steps before a shovel hits the ground, and this one is essential: the Richmond City Council is fast-tracking a zoning change for 67 acres where a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) ballpark will be located. (more…)
Lookouts determining layout of new Chattanooga ballpark at foundry site
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) are determining the layout of a new Chattanooga ballpark on a former industrial site and may include old foundry buildings in the plan. (more…)
AutoZone Park upgrades pitched by Memphis
We could see AutoZone Park upgrades by the 2025 season, as the city of Memphis is pursuing funding for a $685-million refresh of the city’s sporting facilities. (more…)
Richmond moves forward on new $2.4 billion development, including new Flying Squirrels ballpark
With the selection of investors to lead a new $2.4 billion mixed-use development, Richmond officials now have a plan for a new Flying Squirrels ballpark near the current Diamond location. (more…)
Spokane Indians face funding challenges for Avista Stadium upgrades
Keeping the Spokane Indians (High-A; Northwest League) in affiliated baseball will now cost an estimated $22 million, as the team is seeking county funding and community resources to fund MLB-mandated Avista Stadium upgrades. (more…)
Rising construction costs impacts new Knoxville ballpark
Rising construction costs driven by the pricing of materials and labor is impacting the price tag on a new Knoxville ballpark for the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A; Southern League), leading to a downsizing of the project. (more…)
Flying Squirrels: We’re willing to pay $1M annually in new-ballpark rent
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) president and managing general partner Lou DiBella says he and his fellow owners are willing to pay $1 million annually in lease payments for a new Richmond ballpark as part of a 30-year lease. (more…)
Next development deadline looms for new Richmond ballpark
As 2025 will be here before we know it, many Minor League Baseball teams are in the final stages of planning to meet the MLB ballpark specs–including the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League), in the end run for a new Richmond ballpark. (more…)