Speculating About MLB in Vegas

It was reported earlier this summer that officials in Henderson (NV) were quietly trying to lure the Arizona Diamondbacks from Phoenix (AZ), where efforts to build a new major league ballpark have stalled. And that was before Las Vegas Ballpark was christened and the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) began obliterating attendance records.  Read more here.

Las Vegas Ballpark Named 2019 ‘Ballpark of the Year’

Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin (NV), the new home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League), is the winner of BaseballParks.com’s award for the 2019 Ballpark of the Year.  Read story here.  Read full ballpark review here.  It’s hard to believe, but this is actually the 20th anniversary of this prestigious honor, which site-founder Joe Mock will bestow in person on Saturday prior to the Aviators’ game.

Mock Tours, Reviews New Vegas Ballpark

Joe Mock of  BaseballParks.com was in Summerlin (NV) recently to tour the new $100-million ballpark that opened last week for the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League).  Mock’s in-depth review checks in at 5,800 words and three-dozen photographs covering everything from the ballpark design to fan amenities and concessions.  Read review and view photos here.

Don't miss our brand-new review of Las Vegas Ballpark! Loads of info and lots of photos you won't see anywhere else. https://t.co/Qzni5Oqcyv @AviatorsLV @thelvballpark @HOKSportsRecEnt pic.twitter.com/mpQgFuoUnv

— Joe Mock (@baseballparks) April 15, 2019

Aviators Open New Ballpark in Front of 11,036, Introduce Mascots

The Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) opened their new ballpark in Summerlin (NV) Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 11,036. They also introduced two new mascots — Spruce the Goose and Mr. Aviator. Read more and watch news report here. Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com is in Vegas to experience the stadium, so we expect some great professional coverage from his visit. Stay tuned!

We’re the two best friends that anyone could have! 😉⚾️✈️ pic.twitter.com/ufpJ8D0IA2

— Spruce the Goose (@SpruceLV) April 10, 2019

I'll have a lot more to say about the color scheme here at @theLVballpark, but for now, the orange on the underside of the roof is brilliant. @AviatorsLV pic.twitter.com/dFmW6Jr7Cg

— Joe Mock (@baseballparks) April 10, 2019

New Las Vegas Ballpark Now Has Grass

Grass was laid down at the Las Vegas Ballpark Thursday, just weeks before the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) are scheduled to start playing there.  Opening day is April 9 when the Aviators will play Sacramento at 7:05 p.m.  Read more here.

Las Vegas Ballpark Construction – VIDEO

The stadium that will serve as the new home for the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) is quickly taking shape in Downtown Summerlin (NV), after nearly a year of construction.  The seats are filling in, the scoreboard is going up, and they’re getting the field prepared for grass.  Watch video here.

Get ready, baseball fans! @thelvballpark is expected to open in less than 50 days… https://t.co/0XJvDjmJsR

— Las Vegas RJ (@reviewjournal) February 20, 2019

Aviators Unveil Largest LED Video Display in the Minors

Las Vegas Ballpark will have the biggest videoboard in minor league baseball — and bigger than those at stadiums of five Major League Baseball teams.  Read more here.  View press release here.

Ballpark Construction Crews Keep on Rolling in Vegas

Construction crews continue their busy work schedule at the Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin (NV) that will serve as the home of the newly re-branded Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) starting this April.  Read more here.

Wow! Take a look at this drone footage the @HowardHughesCo shared of construction at @thelvballpark. The @AviatorsLV will officially play in the new Summerlin stadium in April.
BACKGROUND→https://t.co/y70GzrMQzs pic.twitter.com/rgnuIxMhHz

— Las Vegas RJ Sports (@RJ_Sports) January 19, 2019

Putting our “VEGAS” on! ⚾️✨

Hard hats are hard at work, setting the template for our exterior sign.#LVBallpark pic.twitter.com/I6ggt2ZCxl

— Las Vegas Ballpark (@thelvballpark) January 23, 2019

Seat Installation Underway at Las Vegas Ballpark

Three months before the first pitch is thrown at the new Las Vegas Ballpark, workers are finishing up construction on the stadium — installing the first AirFlow mesh seats on Friday. Read more here.

4Topps First Glimpse at our
First Class Fan Experience:

💺 100% AirFlow Mesh Seats pic.twitter.com/pdl0cFVwwL

— Las Vegas Ballpark (@thelvballpark) January 4, 2019

Las Vegas Aviators Select Professional Sports Catering as Concessionaire

PRESS RELEASE – The Howard Hughes Corporation®, developer and owner of the Las Vegas Aviators®, announced today the selection of Professional Sports Catering (PSC) as the official hospitality partner for the new Las Vegas Ballpark®, set to open in Summerlin® this spring. PSC, the leader in food and beverage for Minor League Baseball ballparks across the country, will offer fans an array of innovative culinary options throughout the highly anticipated new stadium.

It’s the ‘Las Vegas Aviators’

PRESS RELEASE – The Howard Hughes Corporation®, owner of the Las Vegas 51s®, the city’s professional Triple-A baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), and developer of the Summerlin® master planned community and the Las Vegas Ballpark currently under construction at Downtown Summerlin®, announced today the team’s new name – the Las Vegas Aviators®.

267-Room Hotel Coming to New Summerlin Ballpark Complex, New Team Branding Coming Saturday

Summerlin (NV) developer Howard Hughes Corp. has laid out plans for a 14-story, 267-room hotel just south of the new ballpark currently under construction for the soon-to-be-renamed Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League).  The 4.3-acre project, on Pavilion Center Drive across from the company’s open-air Downtown Summerlin mall, would include a restaurant, rooftop bar and spa.  Read more and see photo here.  Meanwhile, the team will unveil its new name and logos this coming Saturday.  Read more here.

Las Vegas Ballpark Sales Center Opens in Summerlin

A grand opening for the Las Vegas Ballpark sales center was held on Wednesday.  The festivities included a ballpark-branded doughnut wall, baseball-themed snacks and refreshments, the Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) mascot Cosmo (wearing Oakland Athletics gear), and more.  Fans had the opportunity to view plans for the ballpark with staff assisting them in selecting and purchasing tickets for the 2019 season.  Read more and watch news report here.

Las Vegas Ballpark Construction Update – PHOTOS!

Construction on the new ballpark in Summerlin (NV) for the soon-to-be-renamed Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) is progressing nicely.  Joe Mock of BaseballParks.com has posted six construction photos on his Facebook page.  Click on graphic or link below to view photos:

Click here to view photos.

‘Cool’ Mesh Seats Being Installed at 51s New Ballpark

Breathable mesh seats are being installed at the new stadium in Downtown Summerlin for the Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League).  Read more and view photo here.

Las Vegas Ballpark Construction on Track

Heavy machinery is changing the Las Vegas skyline.  In Summerlin, mounds of dirt are giving way to a brand-new baseball park for the expected-to-be-renamed Las Vegas 51s ((Triple-A, Pacific Coast League).   The new stadium is set to become a crown jewel in the area.  Watch news report here.

The Las Vegas Aviators?

The Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) first announced plans to rebrand for next season in April.  Now, one of the frontrunners appears to have been identified.  The owners of the team have filed 20 different trademarks applications for what appears to be a potential new name for the club — the Las Vegas Aviators.  Read more here.

51s Set Up Ballpark Construction Cam

The Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) have set up a time-lapse construction camera so fans can track the progress of the new ballpark in Summerlin (NV).  Read more here.

Las Vegas Ballpark Construction on Track, ‘Name the Team Sweepstakes’ Underway

Construction of Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin (NV) is underway and on track for next season.  Read more and view photos here.  Meanwhile, the Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) ownership has announced that it will rebrand the team with a name change for the 2019 season.  Read more and watch news report here.  Learn about the “Name the Team Sweepstakes” here.  Submit your name choice here.

51s Break Ground on New Ballpark

Construction on the new ballpark for the Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) is officially underway.  A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site in Summerlin (NV) on Friday to mark a new era for the franchise that has played its games at now-outdated Cashman Field since it opened in 1983.  The new stadium is expected to open in 2019.  Read more and watch video here.

Las Vegas Ballpark Groundbreaking Set for Feb. 23

The Howard Hughes Corporation will break ground on the new, $150-million ballpark in Summerlin (NV) for the Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) on Feb. 23.  Read more here.  The ballpark will be located near City National Arena, the practice facility for the NHL’s Las Vegas Golden Knights.

It’s Official: Summerlin Getting New Ballpark, 51s

Clark County (NV) commissioners have unanimously approved the permit to build the new Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) baseball stadium in Downtown Summerlin, not far from the Golden Knights’ practice facility.  Read more and watch news report here.

Howard Hughes Corp. to Build New Summerlin Ballpark for 51s

Howard Hughes Corp., which acquired a controlling ownership interest in the Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) earlier this year, announced plans to build a 10,000-seat ballpark in downtown Summerlin (NV) that will break ground by early 2018 and be ready for the 2019 season.  Read more here.  As previously announced, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority acquired naming rights for the stadium in a 20-year, $80 million deal.

Unique $80 Million Naming Rights Deal On Deck for Proposed ‘Las Vegas Ballpark’

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will consider spending $80 million over 20 years on the naming rights for the “Las Vegas Ballpark,” a Triple A baseball stadium in Summerlin where the Las Vegas 51s would play beginning in 2019.  Read more here.

51s Looking to Restart New Stadium Talks

For months, planning for a new stadium and the relocation of the Oakland Raiders have dominated Las Vegas news.  But another team in town is looking to restart new stadium talks.  Read more here.  Thanks to Joe DeLeonard for the link.