With a new redevelopment plan for the Capital City Stadium site taking shape, Columbia, SC officials and a developer reached an agreement that includes funding for a documentary and tour of the historic ballpark. (more…)
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The Declining State of Joe Davis Stadium
In the years following the departure of the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League), Joe Davis Stadium has fallen into a state of decline and disrepair. (more…)
Mixed-Use Development Pitched for Capital City Stadium Site
A New York-based developer is pitching a new proposal for the Capital City Stadium site to Columbia, SC officials, calling for a mixed-use development on the property. (more…)
Smith-Wills Stadium Management Agreement Approved
Jackson, MS officials approved a Smith-Wills Stadium management agreement with an entity backed by Tim Bennett of Overtime Sports, facilitating a plan that includes future upgrades and more events. (more…)
Work to Demolish Greer Stadium Underway
After deteriorating over the last few years, Greer Stadium is coming down, as work to demolish the former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) is underway. (more…)
Greer Stadium Guitar Scoreboard Up For Auction
A piece of Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) history is up for auction, as bids are being accepted for the guitar scoreboard from Greer Stadium. (more…)
Raimondo: I’m Working to Lure New McCoy Stadium Tenant
With the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to depart after the 2020 season, Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo says she is working to land a future tenant for McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Fort Lauderdale Stadium Joins Endangered Ballparks List
Fort Lauderdale Stadium, former spring training home of the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, is joining our Endangered Ballparks list amidst talks of redeveloping the site. (more…)
Newly Updated: The Endangered Ballparks Page
With the circumstances of several facilities changing in recent months, we have made an update to our Endangered Ballparks page. (more…)
Officials Ponder Future of Pfitzner Stadium
With the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) set to move after the 2019 season, Prince William County, VA could pursue new uses for the Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium site. (more…)
Cooper Stadium Becoming a Safety Concern
What is left of Cooper Stadium continues to deteriorate, leaving concerns about safety hazards at the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Capital City Stadium Slated for Demolition
Columbia, SC officials are preparing to demolish Capital City Stadium, former home of the Capital City Bombers (Low A; Sally League) and Columbia Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Funds Pitched for McCoy Stadium Repairs, Study
A budget plan from Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo outlines $800,000 for McCoy Stadium, covering repairs and a study on its post-Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) future. (more…)