It’s coming down to the wire for voting for Triple-A Best of the Ballparks, as a few upsets in the prior round is leading to some fascinating matchups in the round of eight. So we need your vote! (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks: Triple-A, 2nd round
The first round of voting at Triple-A for the Best of the Ballparks is done, and we’re down to the round of 16 — and there are some fascinating matchups. So we want to hear from you! (more…)
Knights to welcome 1 millionth BB&T Ballpark fan
How quickly they grow up: the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) will welcome the 1-millionth fan to BB&T Ballpark during an upcoming six-game homestand. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Triple-A, first round
Everyone has a favorite ballpark, and most folks aren’t shy about expressing those opinions. We are elevating those passions to a whole new level with a Best of the Ballparks contest, and we need your input on the best ballparks in baseball at the MLB, MiLB, summer collegiate, indy and spring-training levels. (more…)
Strong opposition to new Providence ballpark
If there is public funding of a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Providence, it will come in a fall special legislative session over the strong objections of taxpayers. (more…)
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…)
Knights unveil three-game Military Appreciation promo
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) have revealed their plans for a three-game military appreciation promotion. Complete with a specialty camouflage jersey, the Knights will honor veterans during three separate Military Appreciation games at BB&T Ballpark: May 25, July 3, and August 9. (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…)
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…)
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…)