The former home of the Midland Angels and the Midland Rockhounds (Class AA; Texas League) will be around for at least 30 more years, as Midland (Texas) officials and Midland College are poised to sign a new lease that gives the college control of Christensen Stadium for $1 a year. The ballpark was home to […]
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Developers withdraw plan to renovate Civic Stadium; future of ballpark in doubt
The future of Civic Stadium is once again in doubt after investors withdraw a plan to renovate the historic Eugene ballpark as a community center, as it will likely be sold to make way for a new Y. The former home to Pacific Coast League and Northwest League teams is empty now that the Eugene […]
Eugene School Board puts Civic Stadium on the market
The historic ballpark, once home to Pacific Coast League and Northwest League action, could be torn down, as its owner seeks proposals for the property. It looks like the last pro baseball game has been played there, though. Eugene’s Civic Stadium, once home to Pacific Coast League and Northwest League action, could be torn down, […]
Zoo plan would preserve part of Rosenblatt Stadium
Rosenblatt Stadium may be going away after the end of the Omaha Royals season, but part of it will live on, as the Henry Doorly Zoo plans on preserving portions of the ballpark when it takes control of the property. Rosenblatt Stadium may be going away after the end of the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; […]
Future of Astrodome: Three scenarios
The Houston Astrodome, which ushered in an era of indoor baseball after it opened in 1965, could end up being a park or a hotel, depending on the route taken by Harris County officials. The Houston Astrodome could be torn down, gutted or renovated under three scenarios presented by Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation […]
Columbus grapples with future of Cooper Stadium
The fate of the former home of the Columbus Clippers is under debate, as community groups oppose a plan to convert the ballpark into a racetrack. The fate of Cooper Stadium, the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) is under debate, as community groups oppose a plan to convert the ballpark […]
Preservation group receives grant for Hinchliffe Stadium reno study
The reclamation of Hinchliffe Stadium will be aided by a grant to study the condition of the facility and map out a renovation plan. The reclamation of Hinchliffe Stadium, the former home of the New York Black Yankees, will be aided by a grant to study the condition of the facility and map out a […]
Glickman to assist in Civic Stadium preservation effort
Marshall Glickman, the man who helped bring the Portland Beavers back to the Rose City, will help Civic Stadium preservationists in Eugene. Marshall Glickman, the man who helped bring the Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) back to the Rose City, will help Civic Stadium preservationists in Eugene. The goal: renovate the historic ballpark, […]
Eugene debates future of historic Civic Stadium
The Eugene (Oregon) School Board, scrapped for cash, is considering whether or not to tear down historic Civic Stadium in favor of multiuse recreational fields. The Eugene (Oregon) School Board, scrapped for cash, is considering whether or not to tear down historic Civic Stadium in favor of multiuse recreational fields. By tearing down the former […]
Ripken endorses Hinchliffe Stadium renovation
Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. endorsed the renovation of the historic Paterson (N.J.) stadium. Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. endorsed the renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium, the historic Paterson (N.J.) stadium. In a letter sent to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is considering the addition of the 1932 facility to a list of America's Most Endangered […]
Al Lang Field to remain open under new deal
Al Lang Field, the former center of spring training in downtown St. Pete, will remain open as a center for college and high-school spring training. Al Lang Field, the former center of spring training in downtown St. Pete, will remain open as a center for college and high-school spring training. In one form or […]
Committee: Don’t tear down Drillers Stadium
Before any plans are made for the Drillers Stadium ballpark site, the county should make an effort to rent out the ballpark. Before any plans are made for the Drillers Stadium ballpark site, the county should make an effort to rent out the ballpark. The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) have already vacated their […]
City staff recommending Ottawa Stadium stay open
The former Lynx Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city staff. Ottawa Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city […]