Under a proposed timeline, Fayetteville will begin work on a new downtown ballpark in July 2017, allowing for a 2019 opening. (more…)
Tag Archives | High A
Rangers Finalize Kinston Purchase
This news was inevitable, but the Texas Rangers have finalized their purchase of the new High-A Carolina League franchise in Kinston. (more…)
Geoff Lassiter Honored by Carolina League
Geoff Lassiter of the Winston-Salem Dash has been honored by the Carolina League, which has given him its 2016 Calvin Falwell Executive of the Year. (more…)
Seat Upgrade Pitched for The Diamond
Pending city approval, the home of the Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) will receive new seating before next season. (more…)
Details Released on Fayetteville Ballpark
Now that two key votes for the funding have taken place, Fayetteville officials are beginning the process of developing conceptual renderings of a new ballpark. (more…)
County Approves Contribution to Fayetteville Ballpark
Cumberland County has agreed to help fund a High-A Carolina League ballpark in downtown Fayetteville, marking an important step for the proposal. (more…)
High Desert Mavericks End with Title
Last weekend brought a bittersweet ending in Minor League Baseball, as the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) ended their history with a league title. (more…)
Central Florida Signs Pact With Braves
The first major affiliation shift of 2016 has taken place, as the Florida State League‘s new Central Florida franchise has signed an agreement with the Atlanta Braves. The player development contract (PDC) between the two teams run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Bakersfield Blaze Play Final Game
Monday night marked the end of an era, as the Bakersfield Blaze (High A; California League) played their final game. (more…)
Nationals Renew PDCs with Auburn, Potomac
The Washington Nationals have extended their affiliation agreements with the Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League). Both player development contract (PDC) extensions run through the 2018 season. (more…)
Funding Details Emerge in Fayetteville
When it comes to funding a new downtown ballpark, the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County are lining up their proposals. (more…)
Wade Howell Named Kinston GM
There is some personnel news in Kinston, as the Texas Rangers have hired Wade Howell to be the club’s general manager. Howell will oversee operations for the Rangers-owned team, which is set to begin play at Grainger Stadium next season as part of the shift of two High-A California League franchises to the Carolina League. (more…)
Fayetteville Holds Off on Unveiling Funding Model
Though some details appear to be resolved, officials in Fayetteville are waiting until at least next week to present a funding model for a new Carolina League ballpark. (more…)