The outline of a Wilmington (N.C.) ballpark deal is emerging, as the City Council will consider a proposed $37-million, 5,500-seat facility to be built at a prized waterfront site. Though nothing is final — and neither Mandalay Baseball Properties nor the Atlanta Braves have signed off on any lease — CIty Council members have been […]
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P-Nats go way retro — to Alexandria Dukes
The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) are going way retro on us during the team’s 35th anniversary season: On August 10 the team will don the uniforms and the caps of the 1978 Alexandria Dukes. The Dukes played for six years at Four Mile Run Park in Alexandria, added to the four-team Carolina […]
Pelicans, Fisher Cats approaching 3M attendance mark
Two franchises are approaching the three-million attendance mark in team history: the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). The Pelicans need just 4,302 more fans in attendance this season to hit the milestone, and the team expects to celebrate it this weekend. Myrtle […]
Still no final numbers for Wilmington ballpark; talks continue
Wilmington (N.C.) officials say they’re dedicated to a new-ballpark budget under $40 million, but talks between the city and Mandalay Baseball Properties continue over the parameters of a deal. The two sides are working on a proposal for a public funded new facility to be managed by Mandalay and occupied by the relocating Lynchburg Hillcats […]
Negotiations fail to yield agreement on Wilmington ballpark lease
Talks between Wilmington (N.C.) officials and Mandalay Baseball Properties on a lease for a proposed downtown ballpark have failed to result in a lease agreement, but negotiations will continue. The two sides are discussing a deal for a new ballpark for the relocating Lynchburg Hillcats (High Class A; Carolina League), with the team owned by the Atlanta Braves and the […]
New for 2014: New Potomac Nationals ballpark
The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) unveiled more details of a new 7,000-capacity ballpark at the Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center development, which will include a park-and-ride ramp. The new ballpark is set to open in 2014 if it passes further review. There are also financial details to be worked out, as well as a […]
P-Nats ballpark plan to be unveiled tomorrow
A new-ballpark plan for the Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) is set to be unveiled tomorrow, as the Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center development will be named as the location. A press conference has been scheduled by Prince William County, the P-Nats and the state department of transportation to announce the ballpark deal as […]
Olerud adds VP title at P-Nats
Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) General Manager Josh Olerud has been promoted: he’s now vice preident/general manager of the team, as announced by President Lani Silber Weiss. “Josh has just been wonderful in trying to find ways to amplify the in game experience for our fans,” says Silber Weiss. “His management and leadership skills […]
Blue Rocks, Royals extend PDC
The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Kansas City Royals extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. “We are thrilled to once again renew our affiliation agreement with the Kansas City Royals,” said Blue Rocks general manager Chris Kemple. “They have been a first-class organization to work with and […]
Wilmington ballpark to go before voters this fall
Wilmington (N.C.) voters will be asked to approving bonding for a new ballpark this fall, as officials throw out a controversial petition that would bar city spending on a facility. Voters will be asked to approve $42 million in bonding for all the costs of a new ballpark for the relocating Lynchburg Hillcats (High Class […]
Wilmington, Mandalay still discussing lease
Wilmington (N.C.) and Mandalay Baseball Properties are still discussing a lease for a new ballpark, even as the city is preparing to put a proposal before voters in a fall referendum. There are many issues outstanding in the lease negotiations, which should last through next week, if not longer: the coat of the ballpark, how […]
Pfitzner Stadium hit by fire
A fire broke out at Pfitzner Stadium, home of the Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League), sending one employee to the hospital and damaging team offices. The fire was limited to the team’s second-floor administrative offices. At first a gas leak was reported to the local fire department, but by the time they arrived […]
New Wilmington ballpark: uncertainty reigns
Wilmington (N.C.) officials are debating whether to ask voters to approve funding for a new ballpark, as there are plenty of specifics — price, location, lease — still to be determined. To be placed on the fall ballot, a referendum question need to be completed by August 1, so there’s some time to settle these […]