Officials last week approved a demolition contract for Campbell’s Field, spelling an inevitable end for the former home of the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
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Bids Sought for Campbell’s Field Demolition
Camden, NJ’s Campbell’s Field is closer to coming down, as officials are seeking bids to demolish the ballpark. (more…)
Campbell’s Field Inching Closer to Demolition
Under a proposal that is currently begin discussed, Camden, NJ’s Campbell’s Field will eventually be demolished to clear the way for an athletic complex. (more…)
Campbell’s Field Slated for Demolition: Officials
Though there’s no final word from the ballpark owner, political leaders in Camden, N.J. say that Campbell’s Field, former home of the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League), will be torn down to make way for athletic fields and a waterfront development. (more…)
Camden Still Without Professional Baseball
In the time following the departure of the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League), Camden County has not secured a professional baseball tenant for Campbell’s Field. This is despite some of the development taking place on Camden’s waterfront. (more…)
New Jersey baseball: Still plenty of attractions
It was a hard 2015 for some New Jersey ballparks, with open facilities in Camden, Newark and Atlantic City — but there’s still plenty of baseball in the Garden State, and fans have lots of solid choices when it comes to great ballpark experiences. (more…)
It’s official: New Britain replaces Camden in AtL lineup
With the announcement earlier this week that the Camden Riversharks were ending operations, it’s been confirmed that New Britain will be the replacement in the 2016 independent Atlantic League lineup. (more…)
Camden Riversharks close up shop
After 15 seasons, the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League) are no more after failing to procure a Campbell’s Field lease extension from the Camden County Improvement Authority. (more…)
Camden in the midst of baseball intrigue
With it looking like the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League) the team on the move to New Britain Stadium in 2016, we could see an affiliated team move to Campbell’s Field in 2017 or beyond. (more…)
Personnel news in Camden, Lakewood, Nashville
We have some personnel notes to pass along: Adam Lorber is leaving the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League) for the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low Class A; Sally League), and Brad Tammen is leaving the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Bringing pro baseball to a a blighted neighborhood is always a huge challenge, but the […]
Lender seeks back payments for Campbell’s Field loans
Santander Bank has filed suit in federal court seeking $4.6 million in back payments for loans used to build Campbell’s Field, home of the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League). The lawsuit alleges that payments on the $7 million loan to build the ballpark in 1999 have stopped. The deal has been restructured since the ballpark’s […]
Camden to host 2012 Atlantic League All-Star Game
Mark your calendars: The Camden Riversharks are hosting the independent Atlantic League’s 15th anniversary All-Star Game on July 11, 2012 at the very underrated Campbell’s Field. This is the second time that Campbell’s Field has been awarded this event. The AL All-Star Game was last held at Campbell’s Field in 2004. —- Share your news […]
Campbell’s Field / Camden Riversharks
Sporting perhaps the most dramatic view from any ballpark, Campbell’s Field in downtown Camden is surely one of the most scenic ballparks in minor-league baseball. With the Ben Franklin Bridge outside of right field and the downtown Philadelphia skyline past the left-field corner, a Camden Riversharks or Rutgers University game at Campbell’s Field provides a […]