With a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in place, officials in Fayetteville are now focused on developing a funding model for a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
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Excitement Builds in Kinston
Minor League Baseball is returning to Grainger Stadium and, if early reactions are any indication, Kinston is elated about its new team. (more…)
Two Teams Shifting from Cal League to Carolina League
It’s official: the Bakersfield Blaze and High Desert Mavericks are leaving the California League at the end of the 2016 season, replaced by two new teams in the Carolina League. (more…)
Fayetteville Moves Forward with Astros MiLB Ballpark
It wasn’t close: the Fayetteville City Council voted 10-0 last night to move forward with a new Houston Astros MiLB ballpark for a High A Carolina League team, with a 2019 opening specified. (more…)
Terms Leaked for New Fayetteville Ballpark Lease
Terms for a new Fayetteville ballpark lease have been leaked to the local newspaper, but there’s nothing too surprising, generally speaking, as the city is seeking an ironclad commitment and the Houston Astros are willing to provide one. (more…)
Seattle Buying 51% of Modesto Nuts
We’ve hinted at this in recent weeks, but the word is now out: the Seattle Mariners are buying a 51-percent interest in the Modesto Nuts (High A; California League) in order to procure a favorable developmental spot on the West Coast. (more…)
Vote on New Fayetteville Ballpark Set for Wednesday
The Fayetteville City Council is set to consider a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Houston Astros covering a $35 million ballpark for a new High-A Carolina League team at a special Wednesday meeting. (more…)
P-Nats Announce Hamilton Tribute
Tapping into the widespread appeal of Hamilton, the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) have announced a tribute to the musical. Scheduled for September 4, this event could mark the emergence of a promotional trend. (more…)
$35 Million for Fayetteville Ballpark
Movement toward a ballpark in downtown Fayetteville continues, as the City of Fayetteville is now setting a $35 million budget for the project. (more…)
Fayetteville Making Progress on MOU
All signs point to the City of Fayetteville and the Houston Astros reaching a memorandum of understanding (MOU), as city officials are expressing confidence. (more…)
BB&T Ballpark Development Up for Vote
Should it receive city council approval, development would at long last take place behind BB&T Ballpark, home of the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Columbia Wows Fayetteville Officials
Officials in Fayetteville have not been shy about using Spirit Communications Park as a model for a new ballpark in their city. A recent visit to the ballpark only validated that idea. (more…)
Fayetteville Officials Visiting Columbia
As they plan their own downtown ballpark, Fayetteville officials are making a trip to Spirit Communications Park in Columbia. (more…)