The push to complete a Hamtramck Stadium renovation recently received a boost, as Comerica Bank donated $20,000 to the ongoing restoration effort. (more…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
Joe Davis Stadium’s Future Uncertain
Huntsville, AL officials have not made any final decisions on the ultimate fate of Joe Davis Stadium, the former home of the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
The Corner Breaks Ground at Tiger Stadium Site
Redevelopment of the former Tiger Stadium site continues to take shape, as ground was broken Tuesday for The Corner development. (more…)
The Future of Cashman Field? Pro Soccer
The Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be moving to a new Summerlin ballpark in 2019, leaving the team’s long-time home, Cashman Field. So what will happen to the downtown facility? Its future lies in pro soccer. (more…)
Tinker Field History Plaza Opens
The legacy of Orlando’s Tinker Field will live on in a unique way, as officials have cut the ribbon on a history plaza at the former ballpark’s site. (more…)
Investors Sought for Cohen Stadium Redevelopment
El Paso officials are interested in a plan to redevelop the site of Cohen Stadium, but want private investment to make the concept a reality. (more…)
Former Tiger Stadium Site Set for Big Weekend
The former Tiger Stadium site will begin a new era on Saturday, March 24, when the Detroit Police Athletic League celebrates the grand opening of its new headquarters and playing field. (more…)
Returning for 2018: The Endangered Ballparks Page
A ballpark is more than just a place where baseball is played; it’s a place where memories are created, where families and friends bond, and where communities gather. But some baseball shrines are threatened with demolition, so we’re bringing back our Endangered Ballparks page. (more…)
Field on Former Tiger Stadium Site to Open in March
The Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) is making plans for its new field at the Tiger Stadium site, which will celebrate its grand opening this month. (more…)
Harris County Approves Astrodome Renovation
Harris County officials have approved a $105 million renovation to the Astrodome, bringing some certainty to the venerable structure’s future. (more…)
Cohen Stadium Redevelopment Plan in the Works
El Paso officials are working on a plan to redevelop the site of Cohen Stadium, the former home of the El Paso Diablos. (more…)
Redevelopment of Greer Stadium Site Scrapped
After encountering opposition to the plan, a group has withdrawn its proposal to redevelop the site of Greer Stadium, former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Forbes Field
Over its decades of use by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Forbes Field was the site of many of baseball’s most memorable moments. In 1970—like many teams during did during that era—the Pirates departed their classic ballpark to move into a new multipurpose stadium, leaving much of Forbes Field to be demolished. (more…)