No final decision has been made about the future of McCoy Stadium, but Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials are reportedly analyzing a downtown development proposal in their ongoing evaluation process. (more…)
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McCoy Stadium Future Could Revolve Around Sports
No decisions have been made yet, but Rhode Island state officials indicate that a sports-related proposal could end up shaping the future of Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Pawtucket, State Officials Closing in on McCoy Stadium Decision
Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials could soon make a decision on the future of McCoy Stadium, current home of the soon-to-relocate Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Redevelopment Agreement Approved
A proposed renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium took another step forward Tuesday, when the Paterson City Council approved a redevelopment agreement for the project. (more…)
Hamtramck Stadium Renovation Effort Making Progress
Fundraising has helped the Hamtramck Stadium renovation effort make progress, as work could begin at the former Negro Leagues ballpark this fall. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Earns Preliminary Approval
A proposal that includes a Hinchliffe Stadium renovation took a step forward Tuesday, when the Paterson City Council gave it a preliminary approval. (more…)
Astrodome Renovation Plan has Stalled
Plans for a $105-million renovation of Houston’s Astrodome have effectively stalled, leaving questions about when the future of the venue will ultimately be addressed. (more…)
RFK Stadium Set to be Demolished by 2021
To eliminate the high costs of keeping the facility standing, Washington, DC officials are planning to demolish RFK Stadium–former home of the Washington Senators and Washington Nationals–by 2021. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Proposal Revised
In hopes of moving the plan forward, backers of a proposal that includes a Hinchliffe Stadium renovation presented revised details to the Paterson City Council this week. (more…)
Fair Grounds Field Could be Demolished
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…)
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…)