Pawtucket officials say there are numerous options for McCoy Stadium‘s future, but no decision has been made as the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) approach their departure. (more…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
MLB To Take Over Historic Dodgertown
Major League Baseball is taking over management of Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, FL, with reps promising to continue the focus on youth tournaments while also expanding the facility’s year-round offerings. (more…)
Future of McCoy Stadium Still in Play
With the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) relocating to Worcester, MA, in 2021, there’s been a continuing debate over the future of McCoy Stadium and pro baseball in Rhode Island. Any solution, it appears, will not be cheap. (more…)
Augusta Plans Lake Olmstead Stadium Repairs
Augusta officials are planning repairs to Lake Olmstead Stadium, a move to allow the former home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; South Atlantic League) to host non-baseball events. (more…)
Fans Take Memorabilia From Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Over the weekend, fans removed seats and other items from Wichita’s Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, another sign of the ballpark’s impending demolition. (more…)
Wingnuts’ Memorabilia Auctioned from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Facing a potential demolition in the near future, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium was the site of an auction for Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) memorabilia on Wednesday. (more…)
Bids Sought for Campbell’s Field Demolition
Camden, NJ’s Campbell’s Field is closer to coming down, as officials are seeking bids to demolish the ballpark. (more…)
Joe Davis Stadium Likely to be Demolished
Joe Davis Stadium will likely be demolished in the future, as officials believe that the former Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) home is obsolete. (more…)
Modular Apartments Dropped at Tiger Stadium Site
A modular apartment drop took place Tuesday at the site of Detroit’s Tiger Stadium, part of the ongoing construction of a new mixed-use development. (more…)
Agreement Could Trigger Hank Aaron Stadium’s Demolition
Under the terms of a ground lease between Mobile and the ballpark’s land owner, Hank Aaron Stadium might need to be demolished if it is unused in the years after the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) relocate. (more…)
Wingnuts Play Final Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Game
The Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) played their final game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday, but questions remain about the ballpark’s future. (more…)
With PawSox Eyeing Move, McCoy Stadium Faces Uncertain Future
Now that the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are targeting a new Worcester, MA ballpark, officials are starting to consider the future of McCoy Stadium. (more…)
El Paso Plans Future of Cohen Stadium Site
El Paso, TX officials continue to map out the future of Cohen Stadium, as current plans call for the ballpark to be demolished in favor of an entertainment complex. (more…)