The City of Gastonia is moving forward on the planning of both a new Gastonia Grizzlies‘ (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark, and surrounding downtown development. (more…)
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AstroTurf Chosen for New Kentucky Ballpark
The University of Kentucky has selected the playing surface for its new ballpark, announcing this week that it will use an AstroTurf field. (more…)
Southwest League Debut Pushed Back to 2019
Citing the need to continue planning teams and ballparks, the Southwest League is pushing its debut back to 2019. The independent circuit was previously scheduled to begin play in 2018. (more…)
Braves See Positive Results From SunTrust Park, The Battery Atlanta
According to club executives, the Atlanta Braves are already seeing positive results from the openings of SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta. (more…)
Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades Proposed
The effort to keep the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) in Elizabethton continues, as city officials will consider a proposal to upgrade Joe O’Brien Field. (more…)
Dodgers Seek Naming Rights Deal for Dodger Stadium Field
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly seeking a naming rights partner for the field at Dodger Stadium, their home since 1962. (more…)
Soil Cleanup Not Expected to Affect GreenJackets Ballpark Opening
A cleanup of contaminated soil is taking place at the site of a new Augusta GreenJackets‘ (Low A; Sally league) ballpark, but it is not expected to affect the facility’s opening. (more…)
Ballpark Village Phase 2 Construction to Begin This Year
Construction will begin later this year on the next phase of Ballpark Village, the development outside of the St. Louis Cardinals‘ Busch Stadium. (more…)
Lighting Issue Affects Sam Lynn Ballpark
Issues with a light standard are causing problems for Sam Lynn Ballpark and its tenant, the Bakersfield Train Robbers (independent; Pecos League). (more…)
P-Nats Could Have Options in Ballpark Search
When it comes to their ongoing search for a new ballpark, the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) could have options outside of Prince William County. (more…)
New Gastonia Ballpark Planning Continues
Officials continue to discuss the possibility of a new Gastonia Grizzlies‘ (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark, and could take some action this week. (more…)
Beane: New Ballpark Could Help A’s Keep Players
Following a trade that sent two relievers to Washington, Oakland A’s executive president Billy Beane noted how a new ballpark could help the franchise in the future. (more…)
Hudson Planning for Northwoods League Team
While the Northwoods League has yet to issue an announcement, details are being reported on a new ballpark and related development in Hudson, WI. (more…)