In order to reflect an urban ballpark experience, officials envision parking garages and transit as being crucial to access a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Economists: Development Key to PawSox Ballpark Deal
The ability to generate revenue through surrounding development is crucial to a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), according to two economists. (more…)
Minute Maid Park Menu Ready for World Series
Now that the World Series has shifted to Houston, Minute Maid Park is rolling out some new food items at its concessions. (more…)
Myron Noodleman Battling Cancer
Rick Hader, best known in sports circles as the entertainer Myron Noodleman, is battling a rare form of cancer. A fund has been established to cover his medical treatments. (more…)
Area Residents Weigh in on Boise Ballpark Plan
Area residents are weighing in on a proposed downtown Boise Hawks (Short Season A: Northwest League) ballpark, with some offering positive feedback about the plan. (more…)
Rays Ballpark Funding Among Pressing Questions
Despite Hillsborough County‘s announcement of a possible site for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, several questions remain, including how to fund the facility. (more…)
Dodger Stadium, Minute Maid Park Take Center Stage
Dodger Stadium and Minute Maid Park have the distinction of hosting this year’s World Series matchups, giving Major League Baseball a chance to showcase two facilities that are in many ways opposites. (more…)
New Gastonia Ballpark Pitched for 2020 Debut
A new downtown ballpark for the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) could open for the 2020 season, according to project officials. (more…)
Potter County Memorial Stadium Lands Tenant
Potter County Memorial Stadium is slated to have a tenant for the next several years, as San Jacinto Christian Academy has signed a lease for the facility. (more…)
Senate Panel Holds Final PawSox Ballpark Hearing
On Tuesday, a Rhode Island senate committee held what is slated to be its final hearing on a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark. (more…)
Channel District-Ybor City Pitched for Rays Ballpark
Hillsborough County has announced its preferred location for a Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, with Tampa’s Channel District-Ybor City area emerging as its top choice. (more…)
Court Rules Against Fan in New York State Foul-Ball Case
A state appeals court has issued a ruling against Andrew Zlotnick, who previously filed a lawsuit after being severely injured by a foul ball at a New York Yankees game. (more…)
Firm to Study Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
On Monday, Aberdeen officials approved a plan for a Pennsylvania-based firm to determine the “useful life” of Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)