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…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
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…)
Capital City Stadium Tour, Documentary Planned
With a new redevelopment plan for the Capital City Stadium site taking shape, Columbia, SC officials and a developer reached an agreement that includes funding for a documentary and tour of the historic ballpark. (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…)
City Council Not Backing Hinchliffe Stadium Plan Yet
A proposal to repair Paterson, NJ’s Hinchliffe Stadium does not yet have support from the city council, with members requesting more information on the plan. (more…)
LaGrave Field Agreement Could Pave Way for Cats’ Return
The effort to revive LaGrave Field and the Fort Worth Cats is moving forward, as a foundation will take over and repair the shuttered ballpark under a new lease. (more…)
Smith-Wills Stadium Management Agreement Approved
Jackson, MS officials approved a Smith-Wills Stadium management agreement with an entity backed by Tim Bennett of Overtime Sports, facilitating a plan that includes future upgrades and more events. (more…)