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Curtis Granderson pledges money for New Stadium at UIC

By
Brian Foley
– February 7, 2013Posted in: Horizon League, New Facility

UIC_thumb.jpgCHICAGO – University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) alum and current New York Yankee centerfielder Curtis Granderson has pledged the funding for a new multi-million dollar baseball stadium on the campus of UIC. The facility will be home for Flames Baseball, but more importantly, is intended to serve area youth and the Chicago community. Partnerships with Major League Baseball (MLB), Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and various youth organizations will provide access to the aptly named “Curtis Granderson Stadium” for a multitude of events. Read the rest of this entry »

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Campbell announces plans for New Stadium

By
Brian Foley
– November 14, 2012Posted in: Big South, New Facility

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell University Athletics announced plans for its new baseball facility on Monday, Jim Perry Stadium.

The facility, formerly known as Taylor Field, was revealed at a 1 p.m. press conference at the Campbell University Athletics Hall of Fame, located in the front lobby of the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. Read the rest of this entry »

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ASU Baseball Stadium Update

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Ginger Poulson
– November 1, 2012Posted in: 2013 Season Coverage, New Facility, Pac 12

The current home of ASU baseball, Packard Stadium

According to a statement released by ASU Athletics, Arizona State has decided to cut ties with the Cubs and the City of Mesa, both of which were originally involved in the negotiations of a move off-campus to the Cubs soon to be built spring training facilities. Read the rest of this entry »

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SEC Fall Checkin: Vanderbilt

By
Emma Charpentier
– October 29, 2012Posted in: 2012 Fall Checkin, CBD Column, CBD Photo Gallery, Fall Ball, New Facility, SEC

After being eliminated in a close game by NC State in the NCAA Regional early last June, the Commodores are back with something to prove. They bounced back from a 1-7 start in 2011 to finish 35-28, then won six more games in the postseason. This year, with that experience under their belts and an impressive recruiting class, the Commodores are hoping for bigger and better things. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Column: Washington Baseball Getting a Facelift

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Ashley Crosby
– August 28, 2012Posted in: CBD Column, New Facility, Pac 12

On the surface, the program is getting a $15 million upgrade to their stadium, with viewing suites and a new concourse area, new field turf, a new scoreboard, a team shop, press box, a team hitting area, and increased seating capacity. Read the rest of this entry »

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Maine opens New Batting Facility

By
Brian Foley
– August 22, 2012Posted in: America East, New Facility

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
ORONO, Maine– The Paul J. Mitchell Batting Pavilion was officially dedicated in a ceremony at the University of Maine on Tuesday, August 21 in front of several hundred people. Construction, which began in May, was recently completed on the indoor batting facility which will be utilized by the Maine baseball team, softball team and the community. Read the rest of this entry »

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Missouri announces Facility Improvements

By
Brian Foley
– June 27, 2012Posted in: New Facility, SEC

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri is just five days away from officially joining the Southeastern Conference, but Mizzou Athletics isn’t waiting for July 1st to show the nation it is eager to compete in the league that is known widely as the nation’s best. As announced today, a $30 million private gift from the Kansas City Sports Trust will help jump-start a $200 million master plan resulting in facility improvements seen as vital to MU’s future success in the SEC. Read the rest of this entry »

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Minnesota holds Groundbreaking Event for Renovations

By
Brian Foley
– June 12, 2012Posted in: Big Ten, New Facility

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
A historic day for Golden Gopher baseball as the University of Minnesota Athletics department held a groundbreaking ceremony, today, June 11th, 2012, at Siebert Field. Approved by the University’s Board of Regents on Friday, Gopher baseball held a groundbreaking event in front of fans, donors and media members.

President Eric Kaler opened the ceremony, followed by Director of Athletics Joel Maturi. “I thank former players and the baseball community for being patient,” Maturi said. “It has not been easy. But it is now the beginning of a new era. Over these 20 years there has remained one constant, John Anderson. It is my hope that one day we play at Siebert Field, at Anderson Park.” Read the rest of this entry »

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New Mexico Breaks Ground at Lobo Field

By
Brian Foley
– March 1, 2012Posted in: Mountain West, New Facility

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of New Mexico broke ground on renovations at Lobo Field, Tuesday, in what was a great day for the future of Lobo baseball. With the entire current team, which features 12 players from the state, and many former players in attendance, the university began making improvements in what it hopes will be just the first of many phases of the renovation. Read the rest of this entry »

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IU Athletics Receives Major Gift From Bart Kaufman, Will Name New Baseball Field In His Honor

By
Brian Foley
– February 16, 2012Posted in: Big Ten, New Facility

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University will name its new baseball facility Bart Kaufman Field in honor of a major gift to IU Athletics from Bart Kaufman, a former IU baseball student-athlete and chairman and CEO of Indianapolis-area Kaufman Financial Corp. Read the rest of this entry »

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UConn Announces Plans for New Stadium

By
Ginger Poulson
– January 31, 2012Posted in: Big East, New Facility

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE

STORRS, Conn. (January 31, 2012) – The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics has established “Stadium Enhancement/Construction” funds in the sports of soccer, baseball and softball. The purpose of the funds are to upgrade or build new facilities for those sports.  The projects are all still in the early planning stages and the full scope of these projects have yet to be determined.  The projects will be funded entirely through private donations Read the rest of this entry »

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San Diego announces Facility Improvements

By
Brian Foley
– January 29, 2012Posted in: New Facility, West Coast Conference

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At today’s celebration announcement, Ron and Alexis Fowler were recognized for their generous gift to Torero Athletics to help kick start the Drive for Torero Success Campaign for USD’s revised Master plan for Recreation, Intramurals, club sports and Intercollegiate Athletics. In front of special guests, friends and Torero Alumni, USD announced the first element of Phase I of the build out of the Drive for Torero Success, the renovation of the baseball facility. It will now be known as Fowler Park in honor of Ron and Alexis Fowler who have given a matching gift to Torero Athletics to start this process. Read the rest of this entry »

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