Alexandria could be a possibility for the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) as they seek a new ballpark, but the city’s mayor is stressing the need for caution. (more…)
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P-Nats Could Have Options in Ballpark Search
When it comes to their ongoing search for a new ballpark, the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) could have options outside of Prince William County. (more…)
Portions of Bringhurst Field Being Torn Down
Portions of Bringhurst Field are being torn down, marking a turning point in the history of the venerable Alexandria, LA facility. (more…)
Debate on Bringhurst Field Continues
Despite its history and fairly recent run with professional baseball, Bringhurst Field‘s future is loaded with question marks. (more…)
Northwoods League Poised for More Growth
In the midst of another successful season, the summer collegiate Northwoods League could be poised for more growth in the future. (more…)
Fire leaves Bringhurst Field future in doubt
With a fire damaging team offices and the grandstand already under scrutiny for unsafe conditions, the future of Alexandria’s historic Bringhurst Field is in serious doubt. (more…)
Saving Bringhurst Field in Alexandria
With Alexandria (La.) officials proposing to tear down Bringhurst Field, home to baseball there since 1933, locals are seeking to save the historic facility. That Bringhurst Field is in bad shape is a given: part of the grandstand was shut down two years ago because of safety issues. And Alexandria has not embraced either pro […]
United League returns to Alexandria
The independent United League Baseball is returning to Alexandria (La.), as the league reached a tentative agreement to place a team at Bringhurst Field for the 2013 season. Alexandria was an original ULB member, but as of late the Alexandria Aces were part of the summer-collegiate Texas Collegiate League. Last season the Aces played under […]
Sad fact: Not every old ballpark can be saved
As Alexandria (La.) begins to debate the future of Bringhurst Field, there’s one important fact to remember: not every old ballpark can be saved. Over the 10 years this site has existed, we’ve reported lots of sad stories about old ballparks that had deteriorated to the point where they couldn’t be saved. Flash back to […]