We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #9: the Rocket City Trash Pandas prepare for their 2020 debut. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Tampa Mayor: Maybe Tampa/Montreal Split Season Plan Can Work
In what could be an important development, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she sees merit in a Tampa Bay Rays proposal to split a regular season between Tampa and Montreal, especially with a new ballpark built in her city. (more…)
Work on New Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Continues
Construction continues on a new downtown Gastonia, NC ballpark, which is slated to open for an independent Atlantic League team and other events in 2021. (more…)
Oconomowoc Ballpark Pitch Makes Progress
The pitch for a sports complex anchored by a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark in the far Milwaukee suburbs has taken a step forward, receiving a key recommendation from an Oconomowoc commission. (more…)
After Globe Life Field Fire, Construction Schedule to Be Reviewed
A lot of smoke yesterday at Globe Life Field when a fire broke out in the upper levels of the new home of the Texas Rangers, but it remains to be seen whether the two-alarm blaze will impact the construction schedule. (more…)
Rays Will Pursue Tampa Bay/Montreal Split in 2028
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…)
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…)