A milestone day: construction on a new Beloit ballpark began today, as the Riverbend Stadium Authority moves ahead with a new downtown Minor League Baseball facility. We have new renderings and a name: ABC Supply Stadium. (more…)
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Snappers sale scratched; Beloit ballpark construction will go on
With it increasingly looking like MLB will take over MiLB operations later this year, a bid by Quint Studer to buy the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) has been canceled, but construction on a new downtown ballpark will proceed. (more…)
Studer: New Beloit ballpark will ensure Snappers survival
MiLB operator Quint Studer, who is managing the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) with the intent to buy the team, says a new downtown ballpark should ensure the team’s survival in the wake of a Minor League Baseball makeover. (more…)
New Beloit Snappers ballpark construction delayed
Planning and construction of a new downtown ballpark for the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) is delayed, creating uncertainty in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic and negotiations for a new Professional Baseball Agreement between MLB and MiLB that will change the sport. (more…)
New Renderings Released for New Beloit Snappers Ballpark
New renderings of a proposed new Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) ballpark have been released by Hendricks Commercial Properties and potential team owner Quint Studer, as the city predicts a groundbreaking this spring. (more…)
Push Continues on Snappers Ballpark Plan
Planning for a proposed Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) downtown ballpark continues, as prospective team owner Quint Studer looks to move the concept forward. (more…)
Details Emerge on Proposed Snappers Ballpark
Preliminary details have emerged on a proposed new Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) ballpark, as project backers work to finalize plans for the downtown facility. (more…)
Beloit Snappers Sold; New Downtown Ballpark in the Works
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) are being sold to Quint Studer, as a new 5,000-capacity ballpark is planned for a seven-acre site in downtown Beloit. (more…)
State Money Sought for Beloit Snappers Ballpark
The effort to fund a new Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) ballpark is moving to the state level, as team owners are seeking Wisconsin economic development incentives. (more…)
Urgency Expressed Over Snappers Ballpark Talks
Urgency is being expressed by the Midwest League on discussions for a new Beloit Snappers ballpark, as talks to replace Pohlman Field are still ongoing. (more…)
Snappers, A’s Renew Affiliation Through 2020
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) and Oakland A’s are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC) extension. The agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
MOU Signed for Snappers Sale; Downtown Beloit Ballpark Planned
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) could be staying in the city and playing out of a new ballpark in 2020, per the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding announced today by the team. (more…)
Time is Ticking on Beloit Snappers New Ballpark Plan
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) have a September 3 deadline to find investment for a new ballpark, putting urgency behind the effort to replace Pohlman Field. (more…)