This should be a banner year for ballpark openings, and the unveilings began last weekend with the opening of Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field, home of the University of Florida Gators. (more…)
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Quick off-season upgrades to MiLB facilities possible with Populous Design Build Service
As 2020 came to an end, so too did the previous Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) and the relationship between MLB and MiLB as we knew it. The new landscape has MLB leading all levels of Professional Baseball, implementing their vision for “One Baseball,” the organization’s plan to recruit and develop elite players and build the […]
Ballpark Preview: Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field
This was supposed to be a big year for the University of Florida baseball program, with a send-off for Alfred A. McKethan Stadium and a grand opening for a new ballpark. But like most things in 2020, a wrench was thrown into those plans. Now, Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field is ready for play. […]
Future ballpark projects: Still waters run deep
Regular readers know we run a list of upcoming ballpark projects on the right-hand column of every Ballpark Digest page. This list includes projects on the MiLB, MLB, indy, summer-collegiate, spring-training and college-baseball fronts, and covers both new ballparks and renovations. Right now the list is a little wonky–and here’s why. (more…)
Bruce Miller New Populous Americas Managing Director
Bruce Miller, whose portfolio includes Target Field, Allianz Field and Exploria Stadium, is the new managing director for Populous Americas. (more…)
Modern Meets Traditional at New Segra Stadium
With the opening of Segra Stadium, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) and team owner Houston Astros aim to honor the area’s rich military history—and at the same time help create a modern experience, both inside and around the ballpark. (more…)
Sod Poodles Launch Crowd-Pleasing Ballpark
With an enthusiastic over-capacity crowd on hand to cheer every move, the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) opened Hodgetown Monday night with an extra-innings loss—but the crowd surely went home happy. (more…)
Populous Expected to Land Dunedin Stadium Renovation Contract
Kansas City-based Populous is expected to land the design contract for an $81-million renovation of Toronto Blue Jays spring-training facilities, including Dunedin Stadium and the Englebert Complex. (more…)
Hall of Fame to Reopen Grandstand Theater
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is set to reopen its Grandstand Theater, which has been undergoing a renovation. (more…)
2018 Ballpark Preview: Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field
Major League Baseball’s second-oldest ballpark is rapidly becoming MLB’s most updated ballpark, as the Chicago Cubs began their 2018 campaign by unveiling plenty of changes to the Friendly Confines. (more…)
New Madison Ballpark Renderings Released
On Thursday, Madison, AL presented some key details about its proposed ballpark at Town Madison, including information on its design. (more…)
Making Over Dudy Noble Field: A Two-Year Project
SEC baseball powerhouse Mississippi State University has never been afraid of embracing change and finding new ways to upgrade and enhance Dudy Noble Field, as the home of the Bulldogs is the midst of a two-year renovation set to be completed for the 2019 season. (more…)
New Yankee Stadium Extended Netting to Be Partly Retractable
The New York Yankees announced details of new Yankee Stadium extended netting for 2018, which will run all the way down the line but partly retractable at the dugouts, giving fans the chance to interact with players before games. (more…)