We don’t yet have a complete plan for a new on-campus ballpark at the University of Utah, but we do have a name, as the school’s sale of naming rights gives us America First Ballpark. (more…)
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Deadline looms for 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations
As we approach September 15, a big deadline is near: We’re seeking nominations for the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards, and the deadline is Friday, end of business day. (more…)
Open for Nominations: 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards
It’s that time of year again, as we’re seeking submissions for the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards. We’re taking a slightly different approach to awards this year; as the game changes, so do our awards, and we’ve decided to focus on a smaller number of citations in 2023. (more…)
New University of Utah ballpark proposed
A new University of Utah ballpark has been proposed by school officials, launching a fundraising drive for a $35-million, 1,200-seat on-campus facility that could open as soon as 2025. (more…)
It’s Miller Park vs. Dudy Noble Field in 2023 college baseball Best of the Ballparks fan vote
It’s Larry Miller Park (BYU) vs. Dudy Noble Field (Mississippi State) in the finals of the 2023 college baseball Best of the Ballparks fan vote. So go vote! (more…)
2023 College Best of the Ballparks fan vote reaches Final Four
It’s an interesting group of ballparks in the 2023 College Best of the Ballparks fan vote Final Four round, and we expect some very close matchups this week. (more…)
It’s Elite Eight time in 2023 College Best of the Ballparks fan vote
Upsets are still the order of the day, as the 2023 College Best of the Ballparks fan vote moves to the Elite Eight round. (more…)
College Best of the Ballparks moves to Sweet Sixteen
More upsets and close contests ruled the latest voting in the 2023 College Best of the Ballparks fan survey, as the vote now moves to the Sweet Sixteen round. (more…)
Upsets rule as 2023 college baseball Best of the Ballparks vote moves to Round of 32
Upsets ruled in the first round of voting, including #1 seed and returning champion O’Brate Stadium, as the 2023 college baseball Best of the Ballparks fan survey moves to the Round of 32. (more…)
Baseball in a football stadium, U.S. Bank Stadium edition
Forget the conventional wisdom that multiuse baseball/football facilities totally died out after 1989 when SkyDome opened. Welcome to U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings…and the spring home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team. (more…)
Voting now open in 2023 Best of the Ballparks college ballparks competition
With 64 facilities in play and a wide range of ballparks in the field, we expect a spirited competition by opening up voting in the 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for college ballparks. So vote! (more…)
Stetson unveils Melching Field upgrades
A facility facelift worth noting: Stetson University and the City of DeLand unveiled $8 million in Melching Field upgrades, including a new synthetic turf surface, new seating and more. (more…)
Old Dominion maps plan for Bud Metheny Ballpark renovations
Old Dominion University is close to raising $20 million toward Bud Metheny Ballpark renovations, leading to improvements both on the player side and the fan side. (more…)