It’s already one of the finer college ballparks in the Midwest, but the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has bigger plans for Curtis Granderson Stadium: serving the needs of thousands of young baseball players in the city. The new ballpark is named for UIC graduate Curtis Granderson, whose $5-million gift — thought to be […]
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Foley Field renovation plan approved
A $10-million renovation of Foley Field at the University of Georgia has been approved by Athletic Association board of directors, after fundraising hit the halfway point. Construction will begin after the end of the 2014 Bulldogs season. It’s an arms race when it comes to facilities in the SEC — the best NCAA baseball conference […]
Initial cost estimates for new Sounds ballpark come in high
It’s still early in the process, so the news that initial cost estimates for a new Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark are over budget can be addressed, according to officials with Mayor Karl Dean’s office. We have no final design for the new ballpark, so the cost estimates will change over time. […]
New Malden ballpark pushed back to 2016
With land acquisition still a major issue, the opening of a new Malden (Mass.) ballpark has been pushed back to 2016. The issue: even though Alexander Bok has a $20-million lease for the former National Gas site in downtown Malden, the ballpark project requires three other parcels to work. So far there’s been no deal […]
UGA looking at $10M renovation of Foley Field
The University of Georgia is looking at $10 million in upgrades to the home of the Diamond Dogs, Foley Field. It’s an arms race when it comes to facilities in the SEC — the best NCAA baseball conference these days — and Foley Field, last renovated in 1990, could certainly use some TLC. Collins Cooper Carusi […]