We have a name for the new home of the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) in the Village of Ashwaubenon: Capital Credit Union Park. But the Bullfrogs name will be going away. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Rays Unveil Ybor City Ballpark Renderings, Cost Estimate
The Tampa Bay Rays made a major announcement on Tuesday, unveiling design and cost details for a proposed ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood. (more…)
Astros Extend Lease, Start Planning Minute Maid Park 2.0
The Houston Astros extended their ballpark lease through 2050, with plans to revamp the ballpark into Minute Maid Park 2.0 in years to come. (more…)
Could Worcester Land PawSox?
With an undisclosed offer from Worcester and a revised funding plan approved by the Rhode Island General Assembly, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will face a big decision about the team’s future in coming days. (more…)
Vaughn Street Portland MLB Ballpark Site Off Market
One of the potential sites for a Portland MLB ballpark — the ESCO Corp. foundry location that formerly hosted the old Vaughn Street Park for MiLB’s Portland Beavers — is now off the market after being sold. (more…)
Rays, St. Pete Still Planning for Post-Tropicana Field World
The next seven months will be important for the Tampa Bay Rays and the city of St. Petersburg, as the team continues to plan a new Ybor City ballpark and the city looks at a future without Tropicana Field. (more…)
Milestone Worth Noting: Ballpark Commons Groundbreaking
A milestone to note: yesterday saw the groundbreaking of a new Franklin, Wisconsin ballpark for an independent American Association team and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball program. (more…)
Russell Wilson, Ciara to Invest in Portland Diamond Project
Seattle Seahawks QB and former Colorado Rockies farmhand Russell Wilson is investing in the Portland Diamond Project, along with his wife, the singer and entertainer Ciara. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: SRP Park
It’s an idea that’s been brewing for over ten years and as Opening Day 2018 approaches, the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) are preparing to open SRP Park. (more…)
Ballpark Commons Infrastructure Plans Approved
Franklin, WI officials have granted conditional approval to infrastructure plans for Ballpark Commons, a planned mixed-use development. (more…)
2018 Ballpark Preview
In 2018, there will be some notable ballpark openings within the minor league, independent, and collegiate ranks. While this year will not be as busy as 2019, which is slated to be marked by numerous facility openings across multiple levels of baseball, there is still a solid mix of ballparks debuting in 2018. (more…)
Rocky Mountain Sports Park to Include 4,500-Seat Venue
Plans for the Rocky Mountain Sports Park, a planned Windsor, CO-based sports complex, call for a centerpiece facility that will offer a capacity of 4,500 seats. (more…)
Requests for Ballpark Commons Project Approved
At a meeting last week, Franklin, WI officials signed off on a series of special requests for the proposed Ballpark Commons development. (more…)