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…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
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After encountering opposition to the plan, a group has withdrawn its proposal to redevelop the site of Greer Stadium, former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League).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…)
Campbell’s Field Inching Closer to Demolition
Under a proposal that is currently begin discussed, Camden, NJ’s Campbell’s Field will eventually be demolished to clear the way for an athletic complex. (more…)
Hamtramck Stadium Renovation Plans Continue
Planning for the renovation of a classic ballpark continues, as city officials are lining up details for a Hamtramck Stadium restoration effort. (more…)
New Turf Installed at Tiger Stadium Site
This week, the process of laying artificial turf at the former Tiger Stadium site began, a major development for a planned youth sports facility. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Metropolitan Stadium
If you’re one of the tens of thousands of shoppers visiting the Mall of America this holiday season, take a moment to remember what originally stood on the site: Metropolitan Stadium, the first home of the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
Purchase Agreement for Capital City Stadium Site Extended
A developer has been granted an extension on a purchase agreement for the site of Capital City Stadium, the former home to baseball in Columbia, SC. (more…)
Video: The State of Cooper Stadium
New drone footage captures the damaged state of a remaining portion of Cooper Stadium, former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Ballpark at Harbor Yard Conversion Approved
A conversion of the Ballpark at Harbor Yard into an amphitheater is moving forward, as city officials approved the plan for the former home of the Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Campbell’s Field Slated for Demolition: Officials
Though there’s no final word from the ballpark owner, political leaders in Camden, N.J. say that Campbell’s Field, former home of the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League), will be torn down to make way for athletic fields and a waterfront development. (more…)