Work continues on Polar Park, future home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), but the development surrounding the downtown facility has changed in the face of the current COVID-19 economy. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Stars, Titans disagree on potential ballpark location
Tennessee Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill isn’t thrilled about a potential Nashville Stars ballpark next to Nissan Stadium, a location proposed by Music City Baseball Managing Director John Loar. (more…)
Future ballpark projects: Still waters run deep
Regular readers know we run a list of upcoming ballpark projects on the right-hand column of every Ballpark Digest page. This list includes projects on the MiLB, MLB, indy, summer-collegiate, spring-training and college-baseball fronts, and covers both new ballparks and renovations. Right now the list is a little wonky–and here’s why. (more…)
Boyd unveils vision for new Knoxville ballpark
Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) owner Randy Boyd is going public with his plan for a $142-million mixed-use development in Knoxville’s Old City area, anchored by a new ballpark for his team. (more…)
Angels unveil ambitious development plan–but no ballpark decision
With an extensive development plan for the 153-acre Angel Stadium site, Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno and his investors manage to thrill with their ambitions—but punts on a decision whether to keep Angel Stadium or build a new ballpark. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: New Fredericksburg Ballpark, Fredericksburg Nationals
It’s a hurry-up-and-wait situation for the Fredericksburg Nationals (High A; Carolina League), who worked hard to complete a new ballpark for 2020, only to see the season delayed after the sport was shuttered by COVID-19. Here’s a look at the New Fredericksburg Ballpark taking shape in Virginia. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Toyota Field, Rocket City Trash Pandas
After six long years since the Huntsville Stars left Joe Davis Stadium, baseball returns to the area with the arrival of the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) to Madison’s Toyota Field, ready to host Minor League Baseball when play resumes. (more…)
Polar Park construction halted
Construction of Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to open in 2021, has been shut down until May 4 due to a state halt on nonessential construction based on coronavirus concerns. (more…)
Lawsuit Filed to Block Fast-Tracking of Howard Terminal Ballpark
A lawsuit has been filed over the Oakland A’s proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, as a group opposes an application to make the project eligible for an expedited judicial review process if it faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
Smaller Crew Wraps Up Globe Life Field Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The finishing touches are coming into place at Globe Life Field, as a scaled-down construction crew takes plenty of precautions in completing the new Texas Rangers home amid the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Steel Set to Rise at Polar Park Construction Site
Progress continues on the construction of Polar Park for the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), as the first steel beams go up at the site Monday morning. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Riverfront Stadium, Wichita Wind Surge
The Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are gearing up for the opening of Riverfront Stadium, a new ballpark that marks the return of affiliated MiLB action to the city. (more…)
Super Flush Takes Place at Atrium Health Ballpark
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) took another step Friday to prepare Atrium Health Ballpark for the 2020 season, conducting a super flush at the new facility. (more…)