Coolray Field is preparing to serve a dual role in 2018, as it will host both the Gwinnett Stripers (Class AAA; International League) and USL’s Atlanta United 2. (more…)
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Gwinnett Braves to Reveal New Name in December
The Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) are gearing up for a major change, as the club will reveal the results of its rebranding on December 8. (more…)
Gwinnett County Issues New Coolray Field Bonds
Following through on a previous proposal, Gwinnett County commissioners have voted to issue new bonds on Coolray Field. Officials cited the projected savings as a reason for their decision, (more…)
Gwinnett County Mulls New Coolray Field Bonds
As a cost savings measure, Gwinnett County is considering whether to issue new bonds on Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Retirement Homes Pitched Near Coolray Field
A retirement home could occupy a site near Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), that was once envisioned to be part of a large-scale development. (more…)
Gwinnett Braves Trying to Boost Attendance
Low attendance continues to be a concern for the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), and the team is looking for solutions. (more…)
PSC lands Coolray Field concessions deal
Some concessions news to pass along: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) will manage all aspects of the food operations at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the ballpark. (more…)
Gwinnett County: No compromises on ballpark development
An effort to scale back promised development at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), is meeting with resistance from local residents and elected officials. Part of the rationale for the $64-million county investment in Coolray Field was the promise of associated development by the developer who sold the land to […]
Lack of development at Gwinnett ballpark draws criticism
Economic development around Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), has failed to materialize, and the latest proposal has locals up in arms. One of the rationales for Gwinnett County to fund the $64-million ballpark was the potential of attracting additional development. And, indeed, there was a proposed development on the […]
Boston Pops to expand ballpark tour in 2011
Fresh off a successful appearance at Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium last summer, the Boston Pops is embarking on a 10-city Minor League Ballparks tour this summer, stretching from Birmingham, Alabama, to Buffalo, New York, August 16-30. On the bill with the Pops: singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins. The tour program features music inspired by three of this country’s favorite […]
SEC tourney site selection goes down to the wire
Southeastern Conference officials are close to recommending a site — or sites, as it ends up — for the annual baseball tournament in coming years, and so far it seems like Hoover has a slight advantage in landing the event once again. The annual SEC baseball tournament has become a big event, with crowds of […]
Five cities to battle Hoover, Barons for SEC tourney
Five pro ballparks will be entering the bidding to host the SEC baseball tourney, now drawing large crowds at Birmingham’s Regions Park. The five: AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League); Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, home of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League); Coolray Field, home of the […]