Major League Baseball may enter into a lease for Historic Dodgertown, the venerable Vero Beach, FL complex that was once spring training home of the Dodgers. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Is NY-Penn League a Fit For McCoy Stadium?
A recent report floated a New York-Penn League team as a possible future tenant for Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, but the ballpark’s status beyond 2020 is far from certain. (more…)
BB&T Point Construction on Track
BB&T Point, the upcoming home of the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League), is on track for its 2019 opening, according to the latest update. (more…)
$1M Grant Secured for Damaschke Field Work
Oneonta, NY’s Damaschke Field is set to receive an upgrade, as a $1 million state grant for renovations to the ballpark was announced on Thursday. (more…)
Public Meeting Held for Proposed Fredericksburg Ballpark
On Wednesday, a public meeting was held to discuss a proposed Fredericksburg, VA ballpark for the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Ballpark Borrowing Not Expected to Hurt Worcester’s Bond Rating
Borrowing $100.8 million for a proposed ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will not hurt Worcester, MA‘s bond rating, according to a new assessment. (more…)
King County Approves $135M in Safeco Field Funding
After considerable debate, the Metropolitan King County Council voted Wednesday to approve $135 million in funds for future improvements to Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
New Worcester Ballpark Plan Clears Committee
A proposed new Worcester, MA ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) cleared a hurdle Wednesday, when a city council committee approved the agreement. (more…)
Missions Approach End of Texas League Run
While postseason games remain, the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) have completed their final Texas League regular-season, signaling an upcoming arrival of Triple-A baseball. (more…)
Legislature Approves Bill Related to New Oakland A’s Ballpark
California legislators approved a bill that allows the Oakland A’s to receive an expedited judicial review process if a new ballpark project faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
Wingnuts Play Final Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Game
The Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) played their final game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday, but questions remain about the ballpark’s future. (more…)
Las Vegas 51s End Cashman Field Era
A chapter in Las Vegas baseball history closed on Monday, when the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) played their final game at Cashman Field. (more…)
GreenJackets Post Strong Debut Season at SRP Park
With the 2018 season in the books, the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) can claim a successful inaugural year for SRP Park. (more…)