Shreveport, LA’s Fair Grounds Field, a former affiliated minor league and independent baseball home, could be demolished under a bond proposal that will go before voters in November. (more…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
Proposal Would Revive Joe Davis Stadium
A new proposal calls for repurposing Joe Davis Stadium into a multi-sport venue, potentially reviving the former home of the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Aviators Play Final Loeb Stadium Game
The Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) played their final Loeb Stadium game Tuesday, giving fans a chance to say goodbye to the facility before it is demolished to make way for a new ballpark. (more…)
New Plan for Cooper Stadium: Office Space
A new plan for the redevelopment of Cooper Stadium, former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League), scraps any tie to auto racing and instead calls for the redevelopment of the grandstand as office space. (more…)
McCoy Stadium Pitches Under Consideration
With the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to move in the coming years, Rhode Island and local officials continue to evaluate proposals for the future of McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Initial Tenants to Arrive at The Corner
An initial round of tenants will soon move into The Corner, a new mixed-use development at the former site of Tiger Stadium in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. (more…)
Jack White to Play in Hamtramck Stadium Charity Baseball Game
After previously donating to its restoration effort, rock star Jack White will play in a charity baseball game at Hamtramck Stadium on Thursday, July 11. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Proposal Dealt Setback
Paterson City Council rejection of a related lease agreement dealt a setback to a proposed Hinchliffe Stadium renovation project, though the city’s mayor says the effort will continue. (more…)
Cohen Stadium Demolished
The former home of the El Paso Diablos has come down, as Cohen Stadium has been demolished to make way for a new entertainment district. (more…)
High Demand Reported for Residences at Tiger Stadium Site
Residential units at the former Tiger Stadium site are being met with high demand, with interest mounting in the apartments and condos included in new construction projects. (more…)
The Declining State of Joe Davis Stadium
In the years following the departure of the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League), Joe Davis Stadium has fallen into a state of decline and disrepair. (more…)
Mixed-Use Development Pitched for Capital City Stadium Site
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…)
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…)