Another attendance record to note: The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) set a new franchise record over the weekend with their seventh and eighth consecutive sellout games. (more…)
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More ballpark-area development in Durham
The area surrounding Durham Bulls Athletic Park is turning into quite the robust neighborhood, as plans for more dense urban-style development were unveiled. (more…)
Knights pitch office development at ballpark
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) are proposing a six-story office tower as well as a small expansion of fan space at BB&T Ballpark‘s left-field area. (more…)
Ball now in RI’s court for new PawSox ballpark
It’s now up to Rhode Island political leaders to make a counteroffer on public participation in a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, according to House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. (more…)
Attendance news in Winston-Salem, Reno
We have more reports of early-season attendance success coming in. Today’s news involves the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
In memoriam: James Skeffington
Some sad news to pass along: Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) President James Skeffington passed away Sunday while jogging near his Barrington, R.I. home. He was 73. (more…)
Everything’s new in Nashville after ballpark opening
One issue when a team opens a new ballpark: how fans will react to a totally different operations mode. Judging from the reaction of Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) fans, First Tennessee Park is already a huge success. (more…)
Options abound for Pawtucket Red Sox
If Rhode Island lawmakers can’t reach agreement with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) on a new ballpark, owners should have an abundance of options in Massachusetts if a move is deemed the best option. (more…)
RI gov: Providence ballpark deal alive
Despite early opposition to the original funding plan, Gov. Gina Raimondo says a deal for a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is still possible this legislative session. (more…)
RI brings in Zimbalist to consult on ballpark funding
Well, this is about to get very interesting: the Rhode Island House of Representatives has hired sports economist Andrew Zimbalist to consult on potential public funding of a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Isotopes welcome 7-millionth fan to ballpark
The Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed the seven-millionth fan to Isotopes Park at Saturday night’s game. (more…)
Early response to Providence ballpark plan: Negative
A presentation by Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) owners to a government commission on a proposed Providence ballpark didn’t yield much enthusiasm for the plan, but PawSox owners say the discussions are just beginning. (more…)
‘Topes to welcome 7-millionth fan this weekend
We have a significant milestone coming up for the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): the team will welcome the 7-millionth fan in team history to Isotopes Park this weekend. (more…)