The Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) are proposing upgrades to the playing field at the Ballpark at Jackson, including a total replacement of the playing field. The outfield turf dates back 16 years, when the ballpark opened. From the Jackson Sun: Monday’s doubleheader against the Mississippi Braves was postponed due to unplayable field conditions, […]
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B-Royals embark on field upgrades
Burlington Royals (rookie; Appalachian League) players should be happier next season, as the team is in the midst of a turf upgrade at Burlington Athletic Park this offseason. The city is spending around $30,000 on the field upgrade, which involves removing the existing turf, leveling the field and then installing new turf. The ballpark sees […]
Classic Park to sport new turf in 2014
It’s a little thing, but one that gets noticed: Classic Park, the home of the Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League), will have new turf for the 2014 season. The Captains say the current turf isn’t acceptable; city officials say it is. So the two sides came up with a funding plan that […]
Sea Dogs installing new turf, irrigation system
Big changes for 2013 at Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League): a new irrigation system and playing field, with Maine- and New England-based companies completing the work. The playing surface at Hadlock Field will be completely replaced, including both the infield and outfield. The field will be re-grated and […]
New turf set for McCormick Field
One big offseason improvement is set for McCormick Field, home of the Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League): a new turf will be laid down. The turf has been an issue at McCormick Field for a long time, but it’s now being addressed. The Asheville City Council is expected to approve a new turf […]
RailCats: U.S. Steel Yard needs upgrades
After a decade, U.S. Steel Yard is starting to show its age, and the management of tenant Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) wants to work with the city on improvements. Gary is in the same situation as many other cities: tax revenues are down and city coffers are empty. And while the city has […]
Bucks: More improvements on tap at Riverfront Stadium
Improvements to Riverfront Stadium, home of the Waterloo Bucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), continue, with new seating and a new field on tap for 2012. The front row of seats are already gone as part of a $10,000 plan to raise the seating area (which is subject to flooding) and installing new aluminum seats to […]
Bombers battle turf in most successful season ever
It’s been a successful season for the Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) both on and off the field, but there’s been one fly in the ointment: the turf at C.O. Brown Stadium is basically dead because of a groundskeeping error. Attendance is up 33 percent for Bombers games this season — at 1,052 […]