Fort Lauderdale Stadium, former spring training home of the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, is joining our Endangered Ballparks list amidst talks of redeveloping the site. (more…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
Jack White Donates to Hamtramck Stadium Effort
Fundraising efforts to restore Hamtramck Stadium received a boost from Jack White, as the rock star has contributed $10,000 to the campaign. (more…)
Newly Updated: The Endangered Ballparks Page
With the circumstances of several facilities changing in recent months, we have made an update to our Endangered Ballparks page. (more…)
Officials Ponder Future of Pfitzner Stadium
With the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) set to move after the 2019 season, Prince William County, VA could pursue new uses for the Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium site. (more…)
Gary Sheffield-Led Group Pitches Plant City Stadium Redevelopment
A group led by nine-time All-Star Gary Sheffield is making a pitch for Plant City Stadium, proposing that the former spring-training facility anchor a surrounding sports village. (more…)
Cooper Stadium Becoming a Safety Concern
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…)
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…)