Some additional details have been released on the new ballpark for the Kentucky Wildcats, including construction schedule and cost. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Fayetteville Selects Ballpark Layout
Though the ballpark designs are still preliminary, the City of Fayetteville has decided on the layout of its proposed High-A Carolina League facility. (more…)
Fayetteville Releases Ballpark Renderings
The City of Fayetteville has released renderings of the proposed High-A Carolina League ballpark that could open in 2019. (more…)
SunTrust Park to Open March 31, 2017
An opening date for SunTrust Park has been set, as the Atlanta Braves will host the New York Yankees at the new ballpark on March 31. (more…)
Matt Slatus Named IronBirds GM
There is some personnel news to report out of Aberdeen, where the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have named Matt Slatus as their new general manager. (more…)
TIF District Proposed for Ballpark Commons
A study is recommending that Franklin, WI officials approve a $25.8 million contribution in the form of tax increment financing (TIF) to fund a development that will include an independent league ballpark. (more…)
Personnel news in West Virginia, Frederick, San Diego
We have personnel news today from the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League), Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) and the San Diego Padres. (more…)
Franklin moves forward with new ballpark planning
The Franklin (WI) Common Council voted to move forward with planning for a $130-million Ballpark Commons development at The Rock sports complex that would include a 4,000-capacity ballpark in the Milwaukee suburb. (more…)
Initial approval sought for new Franklin (WI) ballpark
A team that includes MKE Sports & Entertainment is seeking conceptual approval for development at The Rock sports complex from the Franklin (WI) Common Council, in another run at a new ballpark in the Milwaukee suburb. (more…)
Will entertainment development lead to new Rangers ballpark?
With the city of Arlington committing at least $50 million toward an entertainment development across from Globe Life Park, one big issues arises: Is a new ballpark in the cards for the Texas Rangers? (more…)
Amarillo voters approve new downtown ballpark
Amarillo voters approved a new downtown $32-million multi-purpose event venue (MPEV) in a nonbinding referendum, by a margin of 52 to 48 percent. (more…)
Will vote really decide Amarillo ballpark fate?
A lot of Amarillo residents and a few observers in the baseball world will be closely watching the results of a Tuesday referendum on a new downtown ballpark. But will the nonbinding referendum really matter? (more…)
Dothan debates MiLB, new ballpark
Civic leaders in Dothan, Alabama are polling residents on their feelings toward a new Minor League Baseball ballpark and commissioning Conventions, Sports and Leisure International (CSL) to determine its feasibility. (more…)