A new Spartanburg ballpark development is moving forward, as the South Carolina city entered into an agreement with Johnson Development Associates on the $425-million multi-use project. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2025
Ghost Hounds to sit out 2024 season
Attain Sports and Entertainment is shutting down the Spire City Ghost Hounds for the 2024 Atlantic League season following a challenging 2023 campaign sharing a ballpark with the summer-collegiate Frederick Keys and a league expansion next season. (more…)
New Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark renderings, site plan released
We have renderings and a site plan for a new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark, as the master developer of the project continues work on the former U.S. Pipe property. (more…)
Progressive Field renovations on tap following AS break
Cleveland Guardians fans will be attending games in what’s to become a work zone, as Progressive Field renovations are set to begin after the All-Star break. (more…)
Economic impact of new Hillsboro Hops ballpark: $190 million
Portland’s ECONorthwest research firm estimates 523,399 people will attend 214 events annually at a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark, yielding an economic impact of $190 million in total output. (more…)
Vote on Smith’s Ballpark reuse goes to the She Plays Here proposal
After a popular vote saw support for Smith’s Ballpark reuse as a women’s sports facility once the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) lease ends, Salt Lake City now needs to confront the hard details: how to make such a conversion work. (more…)
DBH buys Down East, Hickory; will move Wood Ducks to new downtown Spartanburg ballpark
The Texas Rangers are selling the Hickory Crawdads (High-A; Sally League) and Down East Wood Ducks (Single-A; Carolina League) to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), with the plan to move the Wood Ducks to a new downtown Spartanburg ballpark. (more…)
Lookouts tab two architecture consultants, local design firm for new Chattanooga ballpark design
Lookouts owner Jason Freier is going with a nontraditional team for his new Chattanooga ballpark, tabbing two architectural consultants–including ballpark vet Mike Sabatini–and a local firm to oversee the design of the 2025 MiLB facility. (more…)
New University of Utah ballpark proposed
A new University of Utah ballpark has been proposed by school officials, launching a fundraising drive for a $35-million, 1,200-seat on-campus facility that could open as soon as 2025. (more…)
We’ll see a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark instead of Ron Tonkin Field upgrades
Instead of renovating Ron Tonkin Field to meet the new MiLB facility specifications, we’ll see a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark for 2025, as the Northwest League team shifts course. (more…)
Old Dominion maps plan for Bud Metheny Ballpark renovations
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…)
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…)