Protective netting will extend to the foul poles at the upcoming Wichita ballpark, set to open in 2020 for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
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Wichita Mayor: We Could’ve Disclosed Ballpark Development Deal Sooner
After its handling of a proposal to sell land surrounding a new Wichita ballpark received criticism, mayor Jeff Longwell says the city should have been more upfront about the plan. (more…)
Longwell: Progress Being Made on Wichita MiLB Team
Though the city was not ready to make an announcement this week, Wichita mayor Jeff Longwell indicated on Thursday that it is making progress in the effort to land a Minor League Baseball team. (more…)
Wichita Could Make MiLB Announcement in December
An announcement regarding affiliated Minor League Baseball in a new Wichita ballpark could be made in December, according to mayor Jeff Longwell. (more…)
TLC in Lawrence-Dumont Stadium’s future?
It’s a venerable facility, but it’s a ballpark sorely need of repair. New Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell says he’d like to see a renovation of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium as a quality-of-life investment — and maybe as a way to bring affiliated baseball back to town. (more…)