A Tour of Rebuilt Sewell-Thomas Stadium

Now two weeks before opening night, the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball program is getting a feel for the 2016 version of Sewell-Thomas Stadium after a major renovation.  Read more and view photo gallery here.

‘Bama Launches Ballpark Website

The University of Alabama baseball program officially launched “Sewell-Thomas.com“, a website dedicated to the new Sewell-Thomas Stadium, on Tuesday morning. The website features stadium updates, details on amenities, ticketing options for fans and much more.  Read more here.

Bama Ballpark Renovations Nearing Completion

The $42.6 million renovation and expansion of Sewell-Thomas Stadium, home of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team, is closing in on completion as the roof structure is up and the exteriors are being detailed.  Read more and view photo gallery here.

Crimson Tide Ballpark Update

The $42.6 million renovation and expansion of Sewell-Thomas Stadium, home of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team, is showing new progress as the roof structure has begun going up and the exteriors are forming.  Read more and view photos here.

Tide Open New Indoor Hitting Facility, Ballpark Renovations Continue

The $42.6 million renovation and expansion of Sewell-Thomas Stadium, home of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team, just hit its first milestone, as the new indoor hitting/pitching facility was dedicated during a ceremony Wednesday.  Read more here.  Watch video here.

Contract Approved: ‘Bama to Play at Hoover Met

The City of Hoover (AL) approved a contract with the University of Alabama Monday that will have the Crimson Tide play its home baseball schedule at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium next season.  The ballpark was the former home of the Double-A Birmingham Barons (Southern League).  Read more here.  Thanks to Joe DeLeonard for the link.

‘Bama’s Ballpark Renovations Under Way

Renovations are under way at the University of Alabama’s Sewell-Thomas Stadium.  The Crimson Tide baseball team will play all their games away from Tuscaloosa during the 2015 season while their ballpark is being reborn.  Read more and watch video here.

Renovation of ‘Bama Ballpark Begins with Demolition

The $35 million facelift of Sewell-Thomas Stadium that’ll likely displace the University of Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team in 2015 first requires some demolition.  Read more and view demolition photos here.

Crimson Tide Negotiating to Play 2015 Season at Hoover Met

The University of Alabama is negotiating to play its 2015 baseball season at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover (AL), as 66-year-old Sewell Thomas Stadium, the Crimson Tide’s on-campus home, undergoes a $35 million renovation.  Read more here.  Read more about the Sewell renovation here.  Thanks to Joe DeLeonard for the links.

‘Bama Trustees Unveil Ballpark Renderings

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees on Thursday revealed the first set of renderings depicting $30 million in renovations of UA’s Sewell-Thomas Baseball Stadium.  Read more and view renderings here.

‘Bama Could Play 2015 Season at Hoover Met

With the University of Alabama Board of Trustees on the verge of approving a preliminary budget for upgrading Sewell-Thomas Stadium, the Crimson Tide baseball team could be playing its 2015 home games at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, the former home of the Double-A Birmingham Barons (Southern League).  Tuscaloosa is about 50 miles from Hoover.  Read more here.

‘Bama Seeking Ballpark Upgrades

The University of Alabama athletic department intends to present plans to the board of trustees for $30 million in upgrades for the school’s baseball facilities, including Sewell-Thomas Stadium.  Read more here.

Stars Selling ‘Bama BCS Championship Coin and Photo Sets

PRESS RELEASE – And then there were…14?! New Orleans will host the ultimate rematch on Monday, January 9 as #1 LSU takes on #2 Alabama. When the Crimson Tide comes out on top for the 14th time in school history, you’ll want a piece of that history.

Just a Tide Bit of Ballpark Talk in Tuscaloosa, Baum Sets the Bar

To be the class of the SEC, the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team will need a new ballpark or big improvements to 6,571-seat Sewell-Thomas Stadium.  A renovation is being contemplated in the university’s five-year plan, but there is nothing firm on deck.