York County is coming closer to a decision on the future of Knights Stadium, home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) — and the ballpark’s future is not looking too bright. It’s really a two-part decision: if the ballpark is to stay, what future use could it serve? An easy decision would be […]
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Wilmington ballpark financing plan unveiled
A private developer would borrow money to build a new ballpark for a High Class A Carolina League team, with Wilmington (N.C.) and Mandalay Baseball Properties paying down the debt over time. The ballpark, which would be home to an Atlanta Braves farm team in the form of the relocating Lynchburg Hillcats, is projected to […]
Malden to hear ballpark pitch next week
Alexander Bok plans to pitch Malden officials next week on a proposed $45-million ballpark on the city’s central National Grid site — but there will be plenty of questions about whether this is the best use for a prime open tract. The 6.4-acre parcel will be open once National Grid moves its operations from the […]
Two bids submitted for Civic Stadium
Despite some early interest from developers, only two bids were submitted to the Eugene School Board for Civic Stadium, the former home of the Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League): one from a local preservation group and another from the YMCA. It’s not quite the wealth of submissions the school board was seeking: Save […]
Civic Stadium proposals due at end of the month
Proposals for the future of Civic Stadium, the former home of the Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) and Pacific Coast League baseball, are due at the end of the month — and it’s not looking good for survival. The Eugene School Board is entertaining offers for the ballpark, and reportedly four groups are […]