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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 — […]

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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 […]

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