Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says his team will merely delay, but not scrap a planned Tampa Bay/Montreal split schedule until 2028, after the current Tropicana Field lease ends. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Grass Installed at New Kannapolis Ballpark
A big milestone today at the new Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) ballpark, as crews laid the final rolls of sod on the playing field ahead of the facility’s April opener. The City of Kannapolis began construction of the Sports and Entertainment Venue (SEV) in October 2018. (more…)
Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Project Underway
Another ballpark-centric downtown development is now underway, as the first concrete has been poured at the future location of a new downtown Gastonia (NC) multipurpose events complex, which will feature pro baseball. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Extends Option on Waterfront Site
The Portland Diamond Project has extended its option on the Terminal 2 port site, proposed as the location of a Major League Baseball ballpark, with the Port of Portland to further study potential transportation issues. (more…)
Shakopee Ballpark Backers Targeting American Association Entry
Backers of a proposed 8,000-plus-capacity ballpark in Shakopee, located in the southwest quadrant of the Twin Cities, are hoping to place an independent American Association club in the facility. (more…)
Louisiana Tech Unveils Baseball Facility Plan for 2021
Louisiana Tech has released details on a rebuilt baseball facility at the J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park site for the 2021 college baseball season, part of an effort to address facilities damaged by an April tornado. (more…)
Hurdles Remain in A’s Pursuit of Howard Terminal Ballpark
In their pursuit of a new ballpark at Howard Terminal, the Oakland A’s still have multiple hurdles to clear to move forward with plans at the site. (more…)
Globe Life Field Reaches Topping Out Ceremony
Construction on the future Texas Rangers home reached a milestone Monday, as crews installed the final piece of structural steel as part of a topping out ceremony for Globe Life Field. (more…)
D-Backs Thinking Big with Potential New Ballpark
Details have surfaced on what the Arizona Diamondbacks would want in a new ballpark project, showing a bold vision for how the team could settle its long-term facility situation. (more…)
Report: D-Backs Have Wish List for New Ballpark
If the Arizona Diamondbacks leave Chase Field for a new Phoenix-area facility, team owners will likely seek a more intimate retractable-roof ballpark built at the center of a mixed-use development. (more…)
Trash Pandas Land Naming-Rights Partner for Ballpark Bar
The Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) have secured a partnership with Inline Electric that includes naming rights to the Inline Electric Rock Porch bar, a space at the team’s upcoming Toyota Field. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Bike Valet Being Explored
Fans bicycling to a new Wichita ballpark could be served by an on-site bike valet, an amenity city officials are considering for the upcoming facility. (more…)
New Marshall Ballpark Renderings Unveiled
Updated renderings of a new Marshall University ballpark have been released, showing the latest concept for a facility that should meet modern college baseball program needs. (more…)