What is left of Cooper Stadium continues to deteriorate, leaving concerns about safety hazards at the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
Capital City Stadium Slated for Demolition
Columbia, SC officials are preparing to demolish Capital City Stadium, former home of the Capital City Bombers (Low A; Sally League) and Columbia Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Funds Pitched for McCoy Stadium Repairs, Study
A budget plan from Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo outlines $800,000 for McCoy Stadium, covering repairs and a study on its post-Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) future. (more…)
Drillers Stadium Demolition Underway
Demolition work is underway at Drillers Stadium, spelling the demise of the former home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Edmonton Prospects Pitch RE/MAX Field Upgrades
As part of a pitch for a long-term lease extension, the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League) are floating up to C$3.25 million in RE/MAX Field upgrades. (more…)
Cardinal Stadium Demolition to Start Thursday
Demolition will begin Thursday on Cardinal Stadium, the former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association). (more…)
Tim Bennett Submits Smith-Wills Stadium Bid
With the facility’s future in flux, Tim Bennett of Overtime Sports has submitted a bid to assume management of Jackson, MS’s Smith-Wills Stadium. (more…)
City of Palms Park: Endangered by Development
City of Palms Park, former Boston Red Sox spring home and current Florida SouthWestern College home field, would be torn down to make way for a new Fort Myers mixed-use development. (more…)
No Decisions on McCoy Stadium’s Future
Pawtucket officials say there are numerous options for McCoy Stadium‘s future, but no decision has been made as the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) approach their departure. (more…)
MLB To Take Over Historic Dodgertown
Major League Baseball is taking over management of Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, FL, with reps promising to continue the focus on youth tournaments while also expanding the facility’s year-round offerings. (more…)
Future of McCoy Stadium Still in Play
With the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) relocating to Worcester, MA, in 2021, there’s been a continuing debate over the future of McCoy Stadium and pro baseball in Rhode Island. Any solution, it appears, will not be cheap. (more…)
Augusta Plans Lake Olmstead Stadium Repairs
Augusta officials are planning repairs to Lake Olmstead Stadium, a move to allow the former home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; South Atlantic League) to host non-baseball events. (more…)
Fans Take Memorabilia From Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Over the weekend, fans removed seats and other items from Wichita’s Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, another sign of the ballpark’s impending demolition. (more…)