The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) have evaluated Fittion Field as a possible temporary home if they relocate to Worcester, MA, according to a report. (more…)
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Bravehearts named Futures League’s Organization of the Year
Another honor coming down the pike: the Worcester Bravehearts have been named the summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League‘s 2014 Organization of the Year. (more…)
Finalist monikers announced for new Worcester team
We have the five finalists for the name of the new Worcester team in the summer-collegiate Futures League, beginning play next season at Fitton Field. Here they are: Worcester Bravehearts — an homage to Worcester’s brave men and women in uniform serving locally and abroad as well as a reference to “the Heart of the […]
Futures League lands Worcester ballpark lease
After the demise of a Can-Am League team and a season-long hiatus from organized baseball, Worcester and Holy Cross have signed a deal to bring a summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League team to Fitton Field. As you’ll recall, pro baseball in the form of the Worcester Tornadoes flamed out spectacularly in 2011, with the team […]
Boulton: Look for announcement of new indy league this month
Frank Boulton’s new independent-baseball project will be announced this month, with cities like Worcester on tap to host teams in the development-oriented circuit. It’s no secret Boulton, founder of the Atlantic League and the Long Island Ducks, has been working on putting together a league that would potentially play in former pro venues in Worcester, […]
American Association, Can-Am League to play interconnected schedule again in ’13
The independent American Association and Can-Am League will once again play an interconnected schedule in 2013, as the AA deals with an odd number of teams and the Can-Am League deals with an uncertain situation in Worcester. Right now we’ve seen a few schedules released by American Association teams, and while they include play against […]
Wolff: We want to be back in Worcester in 2013
With other independent and summer-collegiate leagues pitching Worcester officials on a Fitton Field lease, Can-Am League Commissioner Miles Wolff is working on a plan to keep the city in his circuit. It’s no secret other leagues, such as a startup feeder league from the independent Atlantic League, would like to be playing out of Fitton […]
Can-Am League revokes Breighner’s membership, takes over Worcester market
That was quick: the independent Can-Am League has revoked Todd Breighner’s membership in the circuit and is seeking a new owner to play in the Worcester market. Like many independent leagues, the Can-Am League is based on a membership structure (akin a private country club), where team owners are members — as opposed to Minor […]
Small crowd sees Tornadoes’ last home game
We’re not ready to write off the Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League), but many in an announced crowd of 546 in attendance for the home closer last night are. Owner Todd Breighner says the team has a positive balance sheet and cash flow, so any talk of bankruptcy is premature. Still, it’s not out of the […]
Breighner: Tornadoes are in good financial shape
Saying there’s no chance he’ll explore bankruptcy, Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League) owner Todd Breighner says the team’s balance sheet is in good shape and he will rebound from financial setbacks. The team was locked out of offices earlier this week after the local Hilton Garden Inn went to court to satisfy a $32,562 bill. This follows […]
League may take over Tornadoes
The independent Can-Am League may take over the Worcester Tornadoes a day after employees were locked out of offices and the team shop to satisfy a lien. Usually it’s the last gasp of a team when personnel are locked out of the office, so it’s no surprise Miles Wolff and crew are mapping their next […]
Tornadoes locked out of offices, team shop
After losing team uniforms to satisfy a lien, Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League) offices and team store were seized by a creditor, with the team locked out. The seizing came this afternoon after papers were served against the team and owner Todd Breighner over nonpayment of a $32,562 debt against the Hilton Garden Inn. The Inn won a judgement […]