Professional baseball is still in play as a future use for Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, but it will take time for city and state leaders to determine long-term plans for the ballpark. (more…)
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Decision on McCoy Stadium Future Resumes in 2020
Deliberation from Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials on McCoy Stadium‘s future is on hold and will resume early next year, as the city’s decision to back a new downtown soccer stadium does not address the future of the property. (more…)
Future of McCoy Stadium Uncertain as Evaluation Process Continues
No final decision has been made about the future of McCoy Stadium, but Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials are reportedly analyzing a downtown development proposal in their ongoing evaluation process. (more…)
McCoy Stadium Future Could Revolve Around Sports
No decisions have been made yet, but Rhode Island state officials indicate that a sports-related proposal could end up shaping the future of Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Pawtucket, State Officials Closing in on McCoy Stadium Decision
Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials could soon make a decision on the future of McCoy Stadium, current home of the soon-to-relocate Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
McCoy Stadium Pitches Under Consideration
With the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to move in the coming years, Rhode Island and local officials continue to evaluate proposals for the future of McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Atlantic League, MiLB Among Pitches for McCoy Stadium
Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium would continue hosting professional baseball under two new proposals, with separate bids in place for an independent Atlantic League team and an affiliated Minor League Baseball club. (more…)
New Surf Stadium Team Unlikely for 2019
It is unlikely that Atlantic City’s Surf Stadium will host a team full-time in 2019, though discussions about a new tenant for future seasons continue. (more…)
Frank Boulton Could Help Recruit Team for Surf Stadium
On Wednesday evening, the Atlantic City Council will consider a resolution that allows Frank Boulton to seek an independent-baseball pro tenant for Surf Stadium. (more…)
Details Released on High Point Ballpark Plan
The current Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) could be playing at a new High Point ballpark by 2019, with the facility anchoring a larger downtown development plan. That is according to details released on Wednesday, when project backers announced that they have raised $50 million. (more…)
Frank Boulton Submits Proposal for Surf Stadium Site
Frank Boulton is one of four participants in a request for proposal (RFP) process for the land that includes Surf Stadium, former home of the Atlantic City Surf. (more…)
In Memoriam: Joe Klein
Joe Klein, executive director of the independent Atlantic League since its inception in 1998 and former MLB general manager, passed away at Temple University Hospital from heart surgery complications on Wednesday morning. He was 75. (more…)
Bridgeport Bluefish Planning Their Future
Though a proposal to convert their home ballpark to an amphitheater has not been finalized, the Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) will not wait to make a decision on their future. (more…)