Now that its short and rocky relationship with the Joplin Blasters (independent; American Association) is ending, the City of Joplin must consider its options for Joe Becker Stadium. (more…)
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Status of Joplin Blasters in Doubt for 2017
Facing both an unstable financial situation and a strained relationship with the city, the Joplin Blasters (independent; American Association) might not return next season. (more…)
Tensions Unfolding in Joplin
Recently uncovered emails show signs of a strained relations between the Joplin Blasters (independent; American Association) and the city, with ballpark maintenance being one of the issues. (more…)
Joplin Blasters preparing for debut
The Joplin Blasters, the newest team in the independent American Association, are prepping for their first regular-season game scheduled for Thursday night at historic Joe Becker Stadium. (more…)
Work begins on Joplin ballpark upgrades
Three houses are being demolished to make way for a parking lot, as work on Joe Becker Stadium upgrades begins for the arrival of an independent American Association team in 2015. WLD Suarez Baseball, owners of the former El Paso Diablos, has a deal with the city to prep Joe Becker Stadium for the pro […]
Joplin approves American Association ballpark investment
The city of Joplin will spend $4 million on upgrades to Joe Becker Stadium for an independent American Association team, drawing on reserves and issuing $1.8 million in new debt. WLD Suarez Baseball LLC, which owned the El Paso Diablos (independent; American Association), pitched city officials on a $9.3 million ballpark upgrade that would add […]
Public hearing planned on Joplin ballpark funding
Proposed public funding of Joplin’s Joe Becker Stadium renovations for an independent American Association team will be debated at a public hearing next Monday. The proposal calls for $9.3 million in upgrades to the surrounding area and the historic ballpark, which once hosted Minor League Baseball. The city would pay for $4 million in improvements, […]
Joplin to negotiate ballpark lease with Diablos owners
The Joplin City Council voted to move ahead with lease negotiations for Joe Becker Stadium with the owners of the former El Paso Diablos (independent; American Association). The Diablos shut down operations in El Paso’s Cohen Stadium at the end of the 2013 season due to the impending move of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class […]