Boise State has chosen a contractor for its planned on-campus ballpark, which it is aiming to complete in time for the 2021 college baseball season. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Authority Opts to Sell Planned Ballpark Site to Marshall
Ownership of a planned Marshall University ballpark site is set to be assumed by the university, as the Huntington Municipal Development Authority opted Monday to sell the site. (more…)
Topping Out Ceremony Held for Wichita Ballpark
A milestone was celebrated at the Wichita ballpark construction site Wednesday, when a topping out ceremony for the facility took place. (more…)
Diamondbacks Eyed Las Vegas Suburb for New Home: Report
Arizona Diamondbacks ownership was pitched by Henderson (NV) officials on a potential ballpark development in the Las Vegas suburb, according to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. (more…)
Agreement Allows Portland Ballpark Workers to Unionize
Portland Diamond Project, the group hoping to land a Major League Baseball team with a new ballpark, has signed an agreement that effectively allows future ballpark workers to unionize. (more…)
Worcester Plans Polar Park Parking
In preparing for a new ballpark for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and surrounding development, Worcester, MA officials have been considering how parking will take shape in the area. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Expands Marketing Statewide–But Will It Be Enough?
In the past, there was a clear path for a community to land a major-league baseball team: show interest in the sport vis minor-league attendance, launch a ticket drive to show grassroots interest, and then rally business support for season tickets. (more…)
Hagerstown to Further Explore Venue Options
The Hagerstown City Council coted to further explore a new-ballpark study with the Maryland Stadium Authority, but stopped short of endorsing the idea of a new venue for the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
New Details Emerge on Worcester Ballpark Design
We have some details on what a new Worcester ballpark for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) may look like—but with an opening in the Massachusetts city scheduled for 2021, nothing is final. (more…)
Polar Park Breaks Ground
Worcester, MA celebrated a milestone Thursday by breaking ground on Polar Park, the upcoming home of the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Parking Plan Updated
With the biggest objection to a new Wichita Triple-A ballpark being parking availability, city officials are working to create enough spots in the area — and those plans are changing once again. (more…)
Bronfman: Rays Proposal is Key First Step to MLB Return to Montreal
Stephen Bronfman, who has spearheaded a possible return of Major League Baseball to Montreal via The Montreal Group, says a proposal for a split-season arrangement with the Tampa Bay Rays is an important first step in what’s sure to be a long process. (more…)
Plenty of Obstacles To Tampa Bay/Montreal MLB Plan
A day after the news broke that MLB had granted permission to Rays owner Stuart Sternberg to explore a split season between Tampa Bay and Montreal, it’s clear there are plenty of obstacles to be addressed before such an arrangement could happen. (more…)