This year’s SEC baseball tournament will showcase some new amenities at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, including a new ferris wheel and an indoor event center. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Carillon Office Park Site Likely off the Table for Rays Ballpark
Any chance there may have been of building a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark at the Carillon Office Park is diminishing, as an alternate development for the site has surfaced. (more…)
Matt Perry Introduced as Wilmington Sharks’ New Owner
There has been a change in ownership for the Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), as Matt Perry is taking over the club. (more…)
BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field Upgrades Continue
The City of Williamsport and the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) continue to move forward with upgrades to BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, which will have new amenities in 2017. (more…)
Rosemont Owners Preview Fan Experience for New Ballpark
Though the team’s debut is a year away, owners of the forthcoming American Association franchise in Rosemont are already detailing the fan experience they plan to offer. (more…)
USPBL Gets Ready for Second Season
Thursday marks the beginning of a new season for the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL), a circuit that is looking to follow up on its solid debut. (more…)
Funds for Hinchliffe Stadium Repairs Get Preliminary Approval
A borrowing measure that could fund Hinchliffe Stadium repairs was granted preliminary approval on Tuesday by the Paterson City Council. (more…)
Oakland A’s Considering Ballpark Sites
In their search for a new ballpark, the Oakland A’s are zeroing in on sites in Oakland, with three contenders reportedly in the mix. (more…)
Sedgwick County Approves TIF District for Wichita Ballpark
A proposed tax increment financing (TIF) district for a new or renovated Wichita ballpark has cleared another hurdle, as Sedgwick County has signed off on the plan. (more…)
SunTrust Park Opener Set Braves Revenue Record
Last month’s debut of SunTrust Park resulted in a new revenue record for the Atlanta Braves, according to Liberty Media. (more…)
LED Lighting Coming to Modern Woodmen Park
Work continues on the installation of a new LED lighting system at Modern Woodmen Park, the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Apex Site Earns High Marks in PawSox Ballpark Study
According to a study, a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark would generate more development and tax revenue at the Apex property than at the nearby Tidewater site. (more…)
State Could Affect Funding for Rays Ballpark
Reluctance among state lawmakers to publicly fund stadium projects could have an effect on the Tampa Bay Rays, who are in the midst of their search for a new ballpark. (more…)