A New York-based developer is pitching a new proposal for the Capital City Stadium site to Columbia, SC officials, calling for a mixed-use development on the property. (more…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
Emphasis on Entertainment Key to LaGrave Field Revival
With plans to revive LaGrave Field and the Fort Worth Cats taking shape, backers believe an emphasis on family entertainment will be crucial to make the endeavor a success. (more…)
City Council Not Backing Hinchliffe Stadium Plan Yet
A proposal to repair Paterson, NJ’s Hinchliffe Stadium does not yet have support from the city council, with members requesting more information on the plan. (more…)
LaGrave Field Agreement Could Pave Way for Cats’ Return
The effort to revive LaGrave Field and the Fort Worth Cats is moving forward, as a foundation will take over and repair the shuttered ballpark under a new lease. (more…)
Smith-Wills Stadium Management Agreement Approved
Jackson, MS officials approved a Smith-Wills Stadium management agreement with an entity backed by Tim Bennett of Overtime Sports, facilitating a plan that includes future upgrades and more events. (more…)
Repaired Hinchliffe Stadium Would Anchor New Development
Paterson, NJ officials are floating a plan to repair historic Hinchliffe Stadium and make it the anchor of new development, but will have to make an aggressive push to get the proposal its proper approvals. (more…)
Paterson Mayor Pitches Hinchliffe Stadium Repairs
Under a new plan from Paterson, NJ mayor Andre Sayegh, Hinchliffe Stadium would receive $18.7 million in repairs to reopen as a facility for sporting events. (more…)
Atlantic League, MiLB Among Pitches for McCoy Stadium
Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium would continue hosting professional baseball under two new proposals, with separate bids in place for an independent Atlantic League team and an affiliated Minor League Baseball club. (more…)
Work to Demolish Greer Stadium Underway
After deteriorating over the last few years, Greer Stadium is coming down, as work to demolish the former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) is underway. (more…)
Cohen Stadium Demolition Moving Forward
El Paso officials are proceeding with plans to demolish Cohen Stadium, and will redevelop the site of the former home of the El Paso Diablos. (more…)
Final Season for Original Loeb Stadium Underway
With the launch of high-school play this week, locals are counting down the final days of Loeb Stadium, the former home to Minor League Baseball and Cleveland Indians spring training in Lafayette, IN. (more…)
Sports-Related Pitches Sought in McCoy Stadium RFP
Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials could leave McCoy Stadium operational after the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) depart, as a new request for proposal seeks sports and event-related pitches. (more…)
Greer Stadium Guitar Scoreboard Up For Auction
A piece of Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) history is up for auction, as bids are being accepted for the guitar scoreboard from Greer Stadium. (more…)