Moody’s Investors Service is giving a high quality rating to $27.5 million in bonds the City of Worcester, MA is set to issue for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Where Will Los Angeles Angels End Up?
With their decision to opt out of their Angel Stadium lease, the Los Angeles Angels left plenty of questions about their future. Among those that loom the largest are whether the team will relocate, come to an agreement to renovate Angel Stadium, or build a new ballpark in Anaheim or elsewhere in Southern California. (more…)
Fredericksburg Ballpark Plan Looks to Clear Hurdles
The Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) continue their pursuit of a new Fredericksburg, VA ballpark, with a few key tasks remaining. (more…)
Rome Braves Working to Extend Lease
The Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) are working to extend their State Mutual Stadium lease, which would clear the way for future ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Mariners Sued Over Alleged Safeco Field ADA Violations
A lawsuit has been filed against the Seattle Mariners and the owner of Safeco Field, with the complaint alleging that some ballpark features violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. (more…)
Marshall Tabs Architect for New Ballpark
In a move toward a new ballpark, Marshall University announced on Friday that it has hired an architect to design the facility. (more…)
Chattanooga Set for Sports Facility Boom?
Chattanooga might be on the verge of a sports facility boom, as a soccer-specific stadium is on the way and discussions of a new Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark continue. (more…)
Parkview Field Naming Rights Extended
The home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) is keeping its name for five more years, as the naming-rights deal for Parkview Field has been extended. (more…)
Opening Day for BB&T Point: May 2
We have an opening date for BB&T Point, as the forthcoming ballpark will host the High Point Rockers‘(independent; Atlantic League) home opener on May 2, 2019. (more…)
Thunder Bay Border Cats Nearing Sale
An ownership change could be in the offing for the Thunder Bay Border Cats (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), as a local group is working to obtain the team. (more…)
Plans for New Wichita Ballpark Take Shape
More details are emerging on a new Wichita ballpark, as officials continue planning the upcoming facility for the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
St. Croix River Hounds Launch Delayed
The St. Croix River Hounds (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will not begin play in 2019, as delays to their ballpark project have contributed to a change in plans. (more…)
Angels Opt Out of Angel Stadium Lease
The Los Angeles Angels are opting out of their Angel Stadium lease, leaving questions about their long-term ballpark plans. (more…)