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"Ballparks should be happy places." -- Bill Veeck

Recent Visits


Arvest Ballpark, Northwest Arkansas Naturals
There's still an unfinished feel to Arvest Ballpark, the new home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League), but it's not that the Naturals were behind in making sure things worked -- they did, perhaps a little smoother than the average ballpark opening -- as there's an unsettled quality to the area, and we're guessing the ultimate feel of the ballpark will be shaped by what happens in the area. While Arvest Ballpark is certainly worth a visit today -- it's a sleek, modern facility currently somewhat at odds with the surrounding farms -- we're excited to watch how the facility evolves with the rest of the Springdale community.


Tempe Diablo Stadium, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The best ballparks in Arizona for Cactus League baseball are by and large the old ones -- like Scottsdale Stadium, Phoenix Municipal Stadium and Hi Corbett Field. All have been significantly updated through the years, but they still retain a historic charm. Chief among these older ballparks is Tempe Diablo Stadium, currently the spring home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It opened in 1968 and was the spring home of the Seattle Mariners between 1977 and 1993; it was then renovated and then became the spring home of the Angels. When it opened, one of the best things about the ballpark was its scenic location next to the buttes of Tempe; that's still true today despite some dramatic renovations to the ballpark.


Modern Woodmen Park, Quad Cities River Bandits
One of the more notable ballpark transformations in recent years came in Davenport, Iowa, when John O'Donnell Stadium was transformed with a new seating bowl, new protections against potential flooding from the Mississippi River, and a whole lot more. That transformation continues into the 2008 season, when the renamed Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) begin play at the renamed Modern Woodmen Park. It's a fresh start for baseball in the Quad Cities; our story tells you what to expect.

Recent Visits


Arvest Ballpark, Northwest Arkansas Naturals
There's still an unfinished feel to Arvest Ballpark, the new home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League), but it's not that the Naturals were behind in making sure things worked -- they did, perhaps a little smoother than the average ballpark opening -- as there's an unsettled quality to the area, and we're guessing the ultimate feel of the ballpark will be shaped by what happens in the area. While Arvest Ballpark is certainly worth a visit today -- it's a sleek, modern facility currently somewhat at odds with the surrounding farms -- we're excited to watch how the facility evolves with the rest of the Springdale community.


Tempe Diablo Stadium, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The best ballparks in Arizona for Cactus League baseball are by and large the old ones -- like Scottsdale Stadium, Phoenix Municipal Stadium and Hi Corbett Field. All have been significantly updated through the years, but they still retain a historic charm. Chief among these older ballparks is Tempe Diablo Stadium, currently the spring home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It opened in 1968 and was the spring home of the Seattle Mariners between 1977 and 1993; it was then renovated and then became the spring home of the Angels. When it opened, one of the best things about the ballpark was its scenic location next to the buttes of Tempe; that's still true today despite some dramatic renovations to the ballpark.


Modern Woodmen Park, Quad Cities River Bandits
One of the more notable ballpark transformations in recent years came in Davenport, Iowa, when John O'Donnell Stadium was transformed with a new seating bowl, new protections against potential flooding from the Mississippi River, and a whole lot more. That transformation continues into the 2008 season, when the renamed Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) begin play at the renamed Modern Woodmen Park. It's a fresh start for baseball in the Quad Cities; our story tells you what to expect.

Features

2008 Ballparks
Billings
Forest City, N.C..
Lehigh Valley
Springdale, Ark.
Southern Maryland
Washington, D.C.

2009 Ballparks
Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte County, Fla.
Columbus, Ohio
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Glendale, Az.
Goodyear, Az.
Kansas City
 
(renovations)
LSU
Madison, Wis.
  (renovations)
New York Mets
New York Yankees

Pensacola, Fla.
Reno
University of North
  Carolina
University of South
  Carolina
Winston-Salem

2010 Ballparks
Minnesota Twins

2012 Ballparks
Oakland Athletics
Tampa Bay Rays

Ballparks of the Past
Colt Stadium
Crosley Field
Durham Athletic
  
Park
Ebbets Field
Griffith Stadium
Huntington Avenue
  
Grounds
Jack Russell
Jarry Park
L.A. Coliseum
Metropolitan
 
Stadium

Muehlebach Field
Municipal Stadium
 
(Kansas City)

Sicks' Stadium
Tinker Field
War Memorial
 
(Greensboro)

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The Last Good Season

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Yankee Stadium / New York Yankees / 2009

 
Opening April 2009
Capacity 51,800 fixed seats
Suites 50-60; to be determined
Architect HOK Sport+Venue+Event
Ballpark Cost $800 million
Project Cost $1.2 billion
Location Between 161st and 164th streets and between Jerome and River avenues, the Bronx (north of existing Yankee Stadium)


The view from the southwest.


The facade is designed to be reminiscent of the original Yankee Stadium facade.


The current Monument Park will be moved to the new ballpark.


The view from left field.


The new ballpark in relation to the current Yankee Stadium, which will be remodeled and scaled back.

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Big News of the Week

Here are the biggest ballpark stories of the last seven days.

Dodgers say they'll keep split squad in Vero Beach next spring

In memoriam: Joe Nuxhall

Sixty-year Tucson tradition in danger

Rays: New ballpark could pump $1 billion into local economy

Omaha ballpark panel picks architects to evaluate sites

Ballpark Visit: Al Lang Field

Reading Phillies unveil new logo, uniforms

Team touts new survey as proof Fremont wants A's

Nats to open new ballpark March 29

This week's podcast: Devil be gone!

Red Sox, A's to open season in Japan

Sale of Swing of Quad Cities approved

Miller Park may get upgrades

Reds likely to remain in Florida for training

Appeal filed in Charlotte land-swap case

Mandalay promised new ballpark in SWB?

In memoriam: Matt Minker

New name for Grasshoppers home: NewBridge Bank Park

Ballpark Visits

Current (by team)
Albuquerque Isotopes
Alexandria Beetles
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona State Sun Devils
Arkansas Travelers
Asheboro Copperheads
Asheville Tourists
Atlanta Braves
Baltimore Orioles
Beloit Snappers
Boston Red Sox
Brainerd Blue Thunder
Brevard County
  
Manatees
Bridgeport Bluefish
Brooklyn Cyclones
Burlington Royals
Camden Riversharks
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Charlotte Knights
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Clearwater Threshers
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Columbus Clippers
Dayton Dragons
Daytona Cubs
Detroit Tigers
DuBois County Bombers
Duluth Huskies
Dunedin Blue Jays
Durham Bulls
Eau Claire Express
ECU Pirates
Fargo-Moorhead
  
RedHawks
Florida Marlins
Fort Myers Miracle
Fort Wayne Wizards
Fresno Grizzlies
Gateway Grizzlies
Great Falls White Sox
Great Lakes Loons
Green Bay Bullfrogs
Greenville Drive
Helena Brewers
Houston Astros
Idaho Falls Chukars
Indianapolis Indians
Iowa Cubs
Jacksonville Suns
Joliet JackHammers
Jupiter Hammerheads
Kane County Cougars
Kannapolis Intimidators
Kansas City Royals
Lakeland Flying Tigers
Lansing Lugnuts
Las Vegas 51s
La Crosse Loggers
Leesburg Lightning
Los Angeles Angels
   
of Anaheim
Los Angeles Dodgers
Louisville Bats
Madison Mallards
Mankato MoonDogs
Memphis Redbirds
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Gophers
Minnesota Twins
Mississippi Braves
Nashville Sounds
NC State Wolfpack
New Britain Rock Cats
New York Mets
New York Yankees
Northwest Arkansas
  
Naturals
Oakland Athletics
Omaha Royals
Oneonta Tigers
Palm Beach Cardinals
Pawtucket Red Sox
Peoria Chiefs
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Portland Beavers
Quad Cities River
   
Bandits
River City Rascals
Rochester Honkers
Round Rock Express
Sacramento River Cats
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
Sarasota Reds
Schaumburg Flyers
Seattle Mariners
Sioux City Explorers
Sioux Falls Canaries
Southern Illinois Miners
St. Cloud River Bats
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Paul Saints
Staten Island Yankees
Stockton Ports
Syracuse Chiefs
Tacoma Rainiers
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Yankees
Texas Rangers
Thomasville Hi-Toms
Toledo Mud Hens
Toronto Blue Jays
Traverse City Beach
  
Bums
USC Upstate Trojans
Vancouver Canadians
Vero Beach Dodgers
Washington Nationals
Waterloo Bucks
Winnipeg Goldeyes
Winston-Salem
  
Warthogs

Wisconsin Timber
  
Rattlers

Wisconsin Woodchucks
Wofford Terriers

Current (by ballpark)
Alexian Field
Alliance Bank Stadium
Angel Stadium
Arvest Ballpark
Athletic Park
AT&T Park
AutoZone Park
Ballpark at Harbor Yard
Banner Island Ballpark
Baseball Grounds of
  
Jacksonville
Bright House
  
Networks Field
Burlington Athletic

   Stadium
Busch Stadium
C.O. Brown Stadium
Campbell's Field
CanWest Global Park
Carson Park
Cashman Field
Centene Stadium
Chase Field
Cheney Stadium
Chukchansi Park
Citizens Bank Park
Clark-LeClair Stadium
Comerica Park
Cooper Stadium
Coors Field
Copeland Park
Cracker Jack Stadium
Damaschke Field
Dell Diamond
Dickey-Stephens Park
Doak Field at Dail Park
Dodger Stadium
Dolphins Stadium
Dow Diamond
Duncan Park Stadium
Durham Bulls
  
Athletic Park
Ed Smith Stadium
Elfstrom Stadium
Ernie Shore Field
Fenway Park
Fieldcrest Cannon
  
Stadium
Fifth Third Field
   (Dayton)
Fifth Third Field
   (Toledo)
Finch Field
Fluor Field
Fox Cities Stadium
Franklin Rogers Park
Fraser Field
GCS Ballpark
Great American Ball Park
Greer Stadium
Hammond Stadium
Harley Park
Holman Stadium
Isotopes Park
Jackie Robinson Ballpark
Joannes Stadium
Joe Faber Field
Joker Marchant
  
Stadium
Kauffman Stadium
Keyspan Park
Kindrick Field
Knights Stadium
Knology Park
Knute Nelson
  
Memorial Field
Lawrence-Dumont
  
Stadium
League Stadium
Legends Field
Lewis and Clark Park
Louisville Slugger Field
Mayo Field
McAfee Coliseum
McCormick Field
McCoy Stadium
McCrary Park
Melaleuca Field Memorial Stadium
Metrodome
Midway Stadium
Miller Park
Mills Field
Minute Maid Park
Modern Woodman Park
Nat Bailey Stadium
New Britain Stadium
Newman Outdoor
  
Stadium
O'Brien Field
Oldsmobile Park
Oriole Park at
  
Camden Yards
Packard Stadium
Petco Park
PGE Park
PNC Park
Pohlman Field
Principal Park
Progressive Field
Raley Field
Rangers Ballpark in
  
Arlington
Rent One Park
Richmond County Bank
 
Ballpark at St. George
Riverfront Stadium
Roger Dean Stadium
Rogers Centre
Rosenblatt Stadium
Russell C. King Field

SBC Park
Shea Stadium
Siebert Field
Silver Cross Field
Sioux Falls Stadium
Space Coast Stadium
Tempe Diablo Stadium
T.R. Hughes Ballpark
Tropicana Field
Trustmark Park
Tucson Electric Park
Turner Field
U.S. Cellular Field
Veterans Memorial
  
Stadium
Victory Field
Wade Stadium
Warner Park
Wrigley Field

Wuerfel Park
Yankee Stadium

Spring Training
Ballparks
Al Lang Field
Bright House
  
Networks Field
Champion Stadium
Ed Smith Stadium
Hammond Stadium
HoHoKam Park
Holman Stadium
Joker Marchant
  
Stadium
Knology Park
Legends Field
Roger Dean Stadium
Scottsdale Stadium
Tempe Diablo Stadium
Space Coast Stadium
Tucson Electric Park

College Ballparks
Arizona State Sun Devils
East Carolina
   
University Pirates
North Carolina Central
    University
North Carolina State
   
Wolfpack
North Dakota State
  
Bison
St. Scholastica Saints
University of Minnesota
   Golden Gophers
University of New

   Mexico Lobos
University of Northern
   Iowa Panthers
USC Upstate Trojans

Wofford Terriers
Yale Field

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Archives
Butte Copper Kings
Clearwater Phillies
Cobb Field
Dick Putz Field
Duluth-Superior Dukes
Greensboro Bats
  
(War Memorial)
Helena Brewers
John O'Donnell
  
Stadium
Lindborg-Cregg Field
Madison Black Wolf
Milwaukee Brewers
  
(County Stadium)
New Haven County
  
Cutters
Olympic Stadium
Orlando Rays
Phil Welch Stadium
RFK Stadium
Ray Winder Field
Rockford Reds
Southwest Michigan
   Devil Rays

Spartanburg Crickets
Spartanburg Stingers
Swing of the Quad
  
Cities

St. Joseph Saints
Wichita Wranglers
Yale Field