A major milestone is on tap for the new Fredericksburg ballpark, as the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) will break ground on February 24. The event will run that afternoon from 2:00-5:00. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Ballpark Preview: Hodgetown, Amarillo Sod Poodles
One of the more anticipated storylines of the 2019 season will unfold in Amarillo, where the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will open Hodgetown. (more…)
Hodgetown Video Displays Unveiled
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) have unveiled details on the video displays at Hodgetown, their new ballpark opening in April. The ballpark will feature two LED video displays manufactured and installed by Prismview, subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (more…)
New Lafayette Aviators Ballpark Moves Forward
Plans to demolish and replace the existing Loeb Stadium advanced on Monday, putting the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) closer to a new home. (more…)
Aviators: Las Vegas Ballpark Will be Ready for Opening Day
Although a few fan amenities are unlikely to be completed by then, the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) believe Las Vegas Ballpark will be ready by Opening Day on April 9. (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark Videoboard Unveiled
When Las Vegas Ballpark opens for the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) this spring, it will feature the largest Daktronics LED videoboard in the minor leagues. (more…)
It’s Official: Globe Life Field to Feature Synthetic Surface
The Texas Rangers have announced that a synthetic surface will be installed at Globe Life Field, ending questions over the playing field at the team’s upcoming home. The retractable-roof ballpark will open in 2020. (more…)
Challenge For New Worcester Ballpark: Neighborhood Integration
Initial planning for Worcester’s Polar Park, opening in 2021 as home to the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), has designers calling for plenty of social gathering spaces and neighborhood integration in the new ballpark. (more…)
Study: Oakland Gondola Would Provide Economic Benefits
A new Oakland gondola to serve a proposed Oakland Athletics ballpark at Howard Terminal would provide additional visitors and sales tax to the city, according to a study released by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. (more…)
New Wichita Ballpark Designs Unveiled
New Wichita ballpark designs were unveiled Wednesday, providing an early glimpse of the future home of the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Latest Details Presented on New Gastonia Ballpark
Earlier this week, Gastonia, NC officials presented details on a new Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark that will anchor a downtown redevelopment initiative. (more…)
Cox Business Becomes Las Vegas Ballpark Technology Sponsor
Cox Business has signed on as the technology sponsor for Las Vegas Ballpark, the upcoming home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Currently under construction in Downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas Ballpark is scheduled to open for the Aviators in April. (more…)
2019 College Baseball Opening Days: An Overview
Among major NCAA Division I baseball programs, there will be two very significant facility developments in 2019. The University of Kentucky is preparing to open a new ballpark, while Mississippi State University will unveil a completely renovated Dudy Noble Field. (more…)