Plans to demolish and replace the existing Loeb Stadium advanced on Monday, putting the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) closer to a new home. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2021
HarbourCats Owners Exploring Nanaimo WCL Team
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) ownership group is exploring the launch of a WCL team in Nanaimo, a move that would give the circuit two clubs on Vancouver Island. The team would begin play in either 2020 or 2021 at Serauxmen Stadium. (more…)
Challenge For New Worcester Ballpark: Neighborhood Integration
Initial planning for Worcester’s Polar Park, opening in 2021 as home to the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), has designers calling for plenty of social gathering spaces and neighborhood integration in the new ballpark. (more…)
Bailey-Brayton Field Renovation Approved
Washington State is moving forward with upgrades to its baseball facility, as university regents have approved a Bailey-Brayton Field renovation project. (more…)
It’s Official: AmFam Commits to 15-Year Brewers Naming-Rights Deal
Madison-based American Family Insurance will replace Chicago-based MillerCoors as owning naming rights to Miller Park, as the firm and the Brewers work to strengthen their Wisconsin ties with a 15-year deal. (more…)
Grizzlies Not Guaranteed Use of Proposed Gastonia Ballpark
Gastonia officials say it is not a formality that the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) will occupy a proposed new ballpark, potentially opening the door for suitors from professional baseball. (more…)
Latest Details Presented on New Gastonia Ballpark
Earlier this week, Gastonia, NC officials presented details on a new Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark that will anchor a downtown redevelopment initiative. (more…)
SunTrust Park in Running for 2021 All-Star Game
The Atlanta Braves may host an All-Star Game in the coming years, as Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred recently confirmed that SunTrust Park is in the running for the 2021 game. (more…)
PawSox Seek Ideas on New Worcester Name
As they prepare to relocate in 2021, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are seeking ideas for a new name that would take effect with their move to Worcester, MA. (more…)
PawSox, Assumption College Announce Partnership
Ahead of the team’s upcoming move to Worcester, MA, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and Worcester’s Assumption College are announcing a new partnership. The team is set to move into a new Worcester ballpark, tentatively named Polar Park, in time for the 2021 season. (more…)
Worcester Looks to Assemble “Ballpark Delivery Team”
This week, a local authority will consider authorizing requests for services for a new Worcester, MA ballpark that is being planned for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
It’s Official: PawSox to Worcester, Polar Park in 2021
Owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the city of Worcester have agreed on a letter of intent to bring the PawSox to a new Kelly Square ballpark, tentative named Polar Park, for the 2021 season. (more…)
SunTrust Park, Wrigley Field to Continue All-Star Game Pursuits
Dodger Stadium has been confirmed as the site of the 2020 All-Star Game, but SunTrust Park and Wrigley Field could be options for future contests. (more…)