At a time when it seems the minimum cost for a new pro-level ballpark is $12 million, the Idaho Falls Chukars have accomplished the seemingly impossible: open an impressive new ballpark for $5.6 million without cutting corners or scaling back expectations. In a world where minor-league facilities are now starting to look the same in […]
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Kindrick Field / Helena Brewers
Kindrick Field is a classic Montana stadium, with a wooden covered grandstand the focal point of the stadium. It’s a fairly compact facility, so you’re never too far away from the action. And with the city and a nearby mountain serving as the backdrop past the outfield fence, you could argue that Kindrick Field is […]
Fluor Field / Greenville Drive
In retrospect, MiLB made the absolute right choice in awarding the territory to the Drive: Fluor Field is already one of our favorite ballparks in the minors. The other ballpark plans called for teams playing out in Greenville’s fast-growing suburbs. And while those ballparks probably would have been financially successful, they wouldn’t have provided one […]
War Memorial Stadium / Greensboro Bats
With crowded concourses, limited parking and some odd sightlines, War Memorial Stadium in Greensboro did not provide the best atmosphere for baseball. But it was a classic ballpark from a different era, and that for that reason alone its departure from professional baseball next season will leave a hole for those who love old […]
Chukchansi Park / Fresno Grizzlies
Chukchansi Park is a very attractive ballpark, and an excellent place to watch baseball. The park itself is a light sand color, with dark-green steel decking and seats. The lower deck extends from the foul pole in left and wraps around the foul pole in right. The best feature is the second deck, which starts […]
Hot Rods blanket field at new ballpark
Bad weather is forcing the ownership of the Bowling Green Hot Rods to cover their field with thermal blankets in an attempt to prevent damage to the new turf. Bad weather is forcing the ownership of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League) to cover their field with thermal blankets in an […]
Talks break down on revamped Kannapolis lease
Talks to extend the lease of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium to the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) have collapsed, leading Rowan County officials to recommend letting the lease lapse in 2010.Talks to extend the lease of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium to the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) have collapsed, leading Rowan County officials […]
Sale of Curve completed
The sale of the Altoona Curve from Curve Baseball LP to the family of Bob Lozinak has been completed following final approval from the Eastern League, Minor League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Office of the Commissioner. The sale of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) from Curve Baseball LP to the family […]
MiLB: Do more for the DAP
In a letter sent to Durham officials, Minor League Baseball questions the quality of renovation work on Durham Athletic Park and leaves open the possibility of scaling back its commitment to the 82-year-old facility.In a letter sent to Durham officials, Minor League Baseball questions the quality of renovation work on Durham Athletic Park and leaves […]
Remembering Honolulu Stadium
Ballpark devotees take note: Honolulu Stadium: Where Hawaii Played is now available in paperback. It’s a great look at one of the more beloved ballparks in minor-league ball.Ballpark devotees take note: Honolulu Stadium: Where Hawaii Played is now available in paperback. It’s a great look at one of the more beloved ballparks in minor-league ball. […]
Funding issues still present in Sarpy County ballpark project
The future of a proposed ballpark for the Omaha Royals in Sarpy County will hinge on available funding, according to the county officials spearheading the effort.The future of a proposed ballpark for the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) in Sarpy County will hinge on available funding, according to Sarpy County Attorney Lee Polikov, […]
Sens, Harrisburg announce major ballpark renovation
Plans for the two-year renovation of Commerce Bank Park, home of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League), were released by the team and Mayor Stephen Reed today.
Stone Crabs unveil logo, jersey designs
The Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State League) unveiled their logo and jersey designs yesterday with some help from members of the Charlotte County Boys and Girls Club at the Port Charlotte Town Center mall in Port Charlotte, Fla. The newest member of the Florida State League showed off their new logo to […]