AutoZone Park renovations cut from Memphis sports spending
After the state approved funding for four sports facilities projects, Memphis officials are shifting course and focusing on upgrades to the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum, eliminating the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League) and AutoZone Park renovations from the mix. (more…)
With funding in place, American Family Field repairs begin
With a funding plan passed by the Wisconsin Legislature and signing expected from Gov. Tony Evers, the board overseeing American Family Field repairs will begin work for the 2024 MLB season. (more…)
Baton Rouge MiLB as part of larger development?
Baton Rouge is considering a development of its Memorial Stadium sports complex that could yield a new professional baseball ballpark and a rightsized football stadium for USL soccer. (more…)
City approves Wichita Wind Surge ballpark area development incentives
It’s not the deal originally planned for a new Wichita Wind Surge ballpark, but it’s the one we have, as the city steps forward with $11.3 million in incentives for development at the waterfront facility. (more…)
City debates bond issue for new Eugene Emeralds ballpark
City officials are debating the outlines of a potential $15-million bond issue for a new Eugene Emeralds ballpark, as the team is working to close a funding gap for the proposed $100.5-million facility at the Lane County Fairgrounds. (more…)
New for 2024: Lee Health Sports Complex
Another naming-rights deal to pass along: the Minnesota Twins spring-training camp in Fort Myers has a new moniker, as a deal with Lee Health will yield new branding of Lee Health Sports Complex in 2024. (more…)
Financial planning continues on new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark
Work on a new Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) ballpark proceeds, as the planners work to arrive at a guaranteed maximum price tag for the project soon. (more…)
Marshall University to field team in Appy League, playing at Jack Cook Field
A team managed by Marshall University Athletics is partnering with the summer-collegiate Appalachian League to host a team at Jack Cook Field, starting in the 2024 season, replacing the Princeton Whistlepigs in the 10-team league lineup. (more…)
New for 2024: Journey Bank Ballpark
We have another name for the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (summer collegiate; MLB Draft League), as a bank merger is yielding a new name: Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
Coming up at the University of Utah: America First Ballpark
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…)
Tortugas sign lease extension; Jackie Robinson Ballpark to meet MiLB facilities standards
The Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League) signed an extension to stay at Jackie Robinson Ballpark for the next 20 years, with renovations to meet MiLB facilities standards part of the new lease. (more…)
Braves, Truist Park land 2025 All-Star Game
Start your planning: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced today that the Atlanta Braves and Truist Park will host the 2025 All-Star Game. (more…)
New for 2024: New England Chowdahheads
Sure, why not? The name of the newest Frontier League team, playing out of Campanelli Stadium beginning in 2024, is the New England Chowdahheads. (more…)