Not that this is unusual, but Wrigleyville residents expressed their opposition to proposed changes to Wrigley Field, including new signage, at a community meeting last night. Sponsored by Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), the meeting featured over 100 Lake View residents opposed to the plan to add new exterior signage, greatly expanded clubhouses (the home one […]
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Red Wings, Monroe County pitch Frontier Field renovations
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Monroe County are pitching a $7.5-million renovation of Frontier Field — the first major upgrade since the ballpark opened in 1996. The improvements would potentially add more group areas, a museum, new field, renovated concourse and suites, and new entrance to the ballpark. The state is […]
Lugnuts propose apartments, restaurant for ballpark
Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League), could see the addition of apartments, ballpark upgrades and a year-round restaurant under the terms of a proposed private-public partnership. The $22-million proposal has Lugnuts owner Tom Dickson investing $11 million into a new scoreboard and apartments past the outfield wall […]
Zephyrs unveil improvements for 2014
Some good news out of Louisiana, where the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled Zephyr Field upgrades for the 2014 season. Work has concluded on enhancements to the ballpark’s concourses, electrical systems, field lighting and scoreboard, as overseen by the Zephyrs front office and the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED). The […]
C.O. Brown Stadium renovations announced
They are long overdue: renovations to C.O. Brown Stadium, home to the Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), are set for the 2014 season. On the agenda: a new and improved outfield scoreboard to replace the current broken one, damaged by lightning during the 2013 season. The center-field fence will also be moved in […]
Rooftop owners, Cubs disagree over Wrigley Field renovations
No surprise: the Chicago Cubs front office and owners of rooftop bleachers are still disagreeing over proposed changes to Wrigley Field that could impact the views from beyond the ballpark. It’s a symbiotic relationship to be sure: the Cubs provide the action, and the rooftop owners pay 17 percent of their revenues to sell remote […]
Rays unveil 2014 Tropicana Field upgrades
As promised, the Tampa Bay Rays unveiled some serious 2014 upgrades to Tropicana Field today, featuring 360-degree fan access and a new open center-field patio. The 360-degree pedestrian circulation will around the lower seating bowl at Tropicana Field. The improved circulation will provide easier access to and from ballpark gates, concessions and activity areas throughout […]
Sewell-Thomas upgrades receive preliminary approval
A proposed upgrade to Sewell-Thomas Stadium, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, received preliminary approval from a Board of Trustees physical properties committee. The agenda item didn’t receive too much in the way of spirited debate, per the Tuscaloosa News: The renderings for the expansion and renovation of Sewell-Thomas Stadium were among a series of […]
Astrodome renovation plan shot down by voters
A $217-million bond issue for Houston Astrodome renovations was rejected by Harris County voters, leading to the possible demolition of the historic facility. The proposal would have converted the former home of the Houston Astros to a convention and event center. The vote Tuesday wasn’t particularly close — 53 percent against, 47 percent for — […]
Sky Sox launch renovations at Security Service Field
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are renovating the playing surface and field drainage system at Security Service Field. The last renovation of the field took place in 2004 and after ten seasons of use in over 700 baseball games it was time for the surface to be redone. The renovation […]
DBAP renovations underway
Renovations to Durham Bulls Athletic Park, home of the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) are underway as the team preps for a busy 2014. The improvements were approved months ago, but the end of the season saw the beginning of work. Locals have been watching plenty of action on the field, with a new […]
Paterson moves forward with Hinchliffe Stadium renovation
A renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium, former home to Negro League baseball in New Jersey, will move forward after the Paterson City Council approved a design and construction contract. It’s not a full renovation of the ballpark, which opened in the early 1930s and served as home to the New York Black Yankees and New York […]
Fate of Astrodome to be decided by voters
The fate of the Houston Astrodome — once hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the World — will be decided by voters this fall in a $217-million bond referendum. The measure, passed by the Harris County Board of Commissioners today, would convert the 1965 landmark into a convention center and exhibition space. The Astrodome has […]