Geoff Lassiter of the Winston-Salem Dash has been honored by the Carolina League, which has given him its 2016 Calvin Falwell Executive of the Year. (more…)
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Delaware Stadium Corp., Blue Rocks Extend Frawley Stadium Lease
The Delaware Stadium Corporation and the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) have extended the Frawley Stadium lease for an additional five years, giving both sides time to negotiate more upgrades. (more…)
Upgrades Approved for Grainger Stadium
With the Texas Rangers bringing a Carolina League to town in 2017, Kinston officials have approved $1.65 million in upgrades to Grainger Stadium for 2017 and 2018. (more…)
Details Released on Fayetteville Ballpark
Now that two key votes for the funding have taken place, Fayetteville officials are beginning the process of developing conceptual renderings of a new ballpark. (more…)
County Approves Contribution to Fayetteville Ballpark
Cumberland County has agreed to help fund a High-A Carolina League ballpark in downtown Fayetteville, marking an important step for the proposal. (more…)
Kinston Reveals Name The Team Finalists
Voting on a name for the new Kinston Carolina League franchise is underway, as the Texas Rangers have revealed five finalists. (more…)
Nationals Renew PDCs with Auburn, Potomac
The Washington Nationals have extended their affiliation agreements with the Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League). Both player development contract (PDC) extensions run through the 2018 season. (more…)
Fayetteville Ballpark Financing Plan Approved
The Fayetteville City Council approved a financing plan for a new ballpark for a Houston Astros High A Carolina League team that combines city funds with contributions from Cumberland County. (more…)
Funding Details Emerge in Fayetteville
When it comes to funding a new downtown ballpark, the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County are lining up their proposals. (more…)
Wade Howell Named Kinston GM
There is some personnel news in Kinston, as the Texas Rangers have hired Wade Howell to be the club’s general manager. Howell will oversee operations for the Rangers-owned team, which is set to begin play at Grainger Stadium next season as part of the shift of two High-A California League franchises to the Carolina League. (more…)
Fayetteville Holds Off on Unveiling Funding Model
Though some details appear to be resolved, officials in Fayetteville are waiting until at least next week to present a funding model for a new Carolina League ballpark. (more…)
Boesch Named Carolina League Broadcaster of the Year
The Carolina League has named Brian Boesch as its Broadcaster of the Year for 2016. This it the second time that the Winston-Salem Dash lead broadcaster has won the award. (more…)
Sun Sets in Bakersfield, High Desert
It had been a season of celebration at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield. The home of the Bakersfield Blaze (High A; California League) had turned 75-years-old in 2016, and the Blaze ran a series of promotions and giveaways to commemorate the milestone. (more…)