As the effort to revitalize the facility continues, the City of Hamtramck is seeking proposals for the venerable Hamtramck Stadium. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Missions: Wolff Stadium Not a Longterm Triple-A Ballpark
The San Antonio Missions are stating that Wolff Stadium is not a longterm Triple-A facility, and that they will pursue a new ballpark. (more…)
Cubs Give World Series Ring to Steve Bartman
The Chicago Cubs have given a 2016 World Series ring to Steve Bartman, the fan once severely blamed for costing the team a trip to the World Series. (more…)
High Point Ballpark Plan Pitched at Meeting
Discussion of a new High Point ballpark and surrounding development took place on Monday, as a public hearing included details on the proposal. (more…)
Macon Name the Team Contest Extended
Initially set to end on Monday, the name the team contest for Macon’s upcoming Coastal Plain League team has been extended to Wednesday. (more…)
Design of Newark’s Riverfront Stadium Site Development Released
Design details have been released on the redevelopment of the site of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium, the former home of the Newark Bears. (more…)
Manfred: MLB-Wide Policy on Netting a Challenge
Noting the difficulty of creating one rule for 30 ballparks, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred believes it would be a challenge to institute a league-wide protective netting policy. (more…)
Joe McEacharn Praises Dunkin’ Donuts Park
In recent comments, Eastern League president Joe McEacharn took the opportunity to praise both the Hartford Yard Goats and Dunkin’ Donuts Park. (more…)
Janet Marie Smith to Assist PawSox in Ballpark Search
Janet Marie Smith will assist the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) in their ongoing ballpark search, as she is participating with the club’s development team. (more…)
Emanuel: Cubs Cannot Have More Night Games
Pointing out the terms of their agreement, Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel is objecting to the Chicago Cubs‘ desire to schedule more night games at Wrigley Field. (more…)
Subcontractors Pitched on Fayetteville Ballpark
Subcontractors were recently pitched on work on the new Fayetteville ballpark, the future home of Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Coming to Dunkin’ Donuts Park: Hartford Praying Mantis
Fans will get a glimpse of an alternate reality at Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Thursday, when the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) take the field as the Praying Mantis. (more…)
Alexandria Mayor: We Need to be Cautious on P-Nats Ballpark
Alexandria could be a possibility for the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) as they seek a new ballpark, but the city’s mayor is stressing the need for caution. (more…)