The Washington Wild Things will be hosting the 2013 Frontier League All-Star Game, and the event will have a unique twist: players will assist Habitat for Humanity in building a house. The event will take place July 15-18, culminating in the actual game. “We consider it an honor to be selected to host the event,” […]
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Hagerstown: Let’s begin designing new downtown ballpark
Despite the lack of state funding and a long-term lease from the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), Hagerstown officials want to see design begin immediately on a new downtown ballpark. Time apparently is of the essence, as the timeline for a new downtown ballpark will be presented to Mayor Robert Bruchey II and […]
County to help fund new Hagerstown ballpark
Washington County and the city of Hagerstown have pledged $16 million over 20 years for a new downtown ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), but other obstacles remain. The downtown ballpark is expected to cost $30 million, so the combined city/county contribution accounts for over half of the funding. That leaves […]
Hagerstown pitches downtown ballpark
Facing the potential loss of the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), Hagerstown officials are pitching a new downtown ballpark as a way to keep baseball in town. The Suns are negotiating with Winchester (Va.) officials for a new ballpark in that city, though no final agreement on a lease or funding plan has […]
Hagerstown looking at new ballpark to keep Suns
Hagerstown isn’t giving up the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) without a fight, as city officials tap the expertise of the Maryland Stadium Authority for tips on a new or renovated ballpark. The Suns play at Municipal Stadium, a facility that’s certainly seen better days, but one that’s done OK in the past. […]
Winchester preparing to offer $15-million ballpark to Suns
Winchester (Va.) officials are looking at spending $15 million on a new ballpark to lure the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) from historic Municipal Stadium. Now, it’s debatable whether this offer is really being taken seriously by Suns ownership or whether it’s a ploy to get Washington County to step up to help […]