With the 2019 season underway, it’s a good time to visit the Ballpark Digest archives and look at the 1969 MLB expansion ballparks, when the major leagues expanded by four teams. (more…)
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Report Due on Potential New Hagerstown Suns Ballpark
The future of a new Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) ballpark could be back in play, as the Maryland Stadium Authority is expected to announce conclusions from a market and site assessment. (more…)
Revisiting 1969 Expansion: Municipal Stadium
The year 1969 was a big one in Major League Baseball, as four expansion teams were added to the mix. This month we’re looking back at the four expansion ballparks. Last week it was the original San Diego Stadium. This week we look at the only one of the four to have previously hosted Major […]
Suns Seek Three-Year Municipal Stadium Lease Extension
With the team back on the market, the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) are requesting a three-year Municipal Stadium lease extension, through the 2021 season. (more…)
New Hagerstown Suns Ballpark Discussions Renewed
With a sale of the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) in the works, the city is once again discussing a potential new downtown ballpark as part of a larger sports-facilities plan. (more…)
Municipal Stadium Upgrades Approved
In a meeting on Tuesday, the Hagerstown City Council approved a series of minor upgrades to Municipal Stadium, home of the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Suns, Hagerstown Share Cost of Upgrades
To spruce up aging Municipal Stadium, the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) partnered with the City of Hagerstown for a series of upgrades. (more…)
Suns, Hagerstown discussing lease extension
The Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) could play at Municipal Stadium through 2018 or 2019 with possible lease extensions under current proposals. (more…)
San Jose Giants discussing new ballpark
The San Jose Giants (High Class A; California League) are discussing a new ballpark at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, replacing Municipal Stadium as the team’s home. (more…)
Meet “Parking Lot Sam”
Sam Gould has heard it all when it comes to Kansas City baseball, beginning with Kansas City Blues games at Muehlebach Field and extending to today’s ALCS game at Kauffman Stadium. (more…)
One last hurrah at Midway Stadium
We’re down to the wire at Midway Stadium, where the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will wrap up their tenure there with a final game tonight. As a ballpark, Midway Stadium was cheaply built and not blessed with an abundance of amenities. Originally called Municipal Stadium, it opened after St. Paul tore down the […]
Fredericksburg to move ahead with ballpark financing negotiations
The Fredericksburg (Va.) City Council will move forward with negotiations on a new baseball complex and ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), but it’s not clear whether the city will commit an additional $18 million to the project. Diamond Nation has proposed a $61-million development at Celebrate Virginia South featuring a […]
New Fredericksburg ballpark over budget; owners exploring options
A new Fredericksburg (Va.) ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) is over budget after the first round of estimates, with a funding gap between $12 million and $18 million currently being examined. Reps from Diamond Nation, which has been working on the privately financed ballpark plan with Suns owner Bruce Quinn, […]