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Work continues to get Sahlen Field ready for Major League Baseball

  • Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
  • Aug 5, 2020
  • Aug 5, 2020 Updated Apr 19, 2026
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Crews continued their work Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, to prepare Sahlen Field for the Toronto Blue Jays series against the Miami Marlins Aug. 11.

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers prepare the grass in right field at Sahlen Field on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.

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Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers prepare the outfield walls.

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Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Crews work to prepare Sahlen Field for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Harry Scull Jr/Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers prepare banners on the exterior of Sahlen Field.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers prepare the infield for the scheduled opener Aug. 11.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers prepare auxiliary locker rooms at Sahlen Field.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Auxiliary dugouts are set up in the stands at Sahlen Field.

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Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

An exterior view of Sahlen Field's new sinage.

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Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers prepare advertising on the outfield walls.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Crews work on the infield along the third base line.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

A worker at Sahlen Field makes sure the infield is level.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers build stairs along the third base line.

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Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers remove excess soil at Sahlen Field as they reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

A worker prepares the grass in right field.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Workers prepare the seating behind home plate.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Upgrading Sahlen Field

Upgrading Sahlen Field

A worker prepares the grass in right field.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
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