Owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the city of Worcester have agreed on a letter of intent to bring the PawSox to a new Kelly Square ballpark, tentative named Polar Park, for the 2021 season. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Will Austin MLS Move Clear Way for New Missions Ballpark?
With the Austin City Council approving a land lease for a new Austin MLS stadium, influential Judge Nelson Wolff says that there’s no support for MLS in San Antonio — and that’s possibly good news for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Introducing MLB Renovation Watch
In order to keep their facilities competitive, many Major League Baseball teams have pursued ballpark renovations in recent years. With several high-profile improvement projects either in progress or in the works, the MLB Renovation Watch page will keep track of the latest developments when it comes to ballpark upgrades. (more…)
New Sioux Falls Ballpark Pitched
There’s been talk about a new Sioux Falls ballpark for the past several years, and a potential new home for the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association) may be closer with a conceptual plan from a local architect. (more…)
New for 2019: Capital Credit Union Park
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…)
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…)