Larry Lucchino, a pioneer in the art of ballpark design after overseeing the development of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Petco Park, Fenway Park modernizations and Polar Park, passed away yesterday. He was 78. (more…)
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Lucchino: We had great 2021 at Polar Park, looking already at improvements
Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A East) principal owner Larry Lucchino unveiled Polar Park in the midst of the pandemic. Despite that, he views 2021 as a success and is already looking forward to upgrading operations for 2022. (more…)
It’s Official: PawSox to Worcester, Polar Park in 2021
Owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the city of Worcester have agreed on a letter of intent to bring the PawSox to a new Kelly Square ballpark, tentative named Polar Park, for the 2021 season. (more…)
PawSox Chair Larry Lucchino Visits Worcester
Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) chairman Larry Lucchino visited Worcester, MA on Tuesday, but did not give any hints as to whether the team will relocate there. (more…)
RI House Speaker: No Plans for PawSox Ballpark Vote This Year
The Rhode Island Speaker of the House has told the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) that he does not plan to call a vote on the team’s proposed ballpark this year. (more…)
Worcester Passes Resolution on PawSox Effort
Worcester, MA officials voted on Tuesday to pass a resolution to support efforts to land the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), a vote that comes as the team considers its ballpark options. (more…)
PawSox Front Office Meets With Worcester Officials
A group representing the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), including chairman Larry Lucchino, visited Worcester last Friday to scout out what could be the future home of the franchise. (more…)
State Support For New PawSox Ballpark Could Reach $35M
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says the potential state aid for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark could go as high as $35 million — the same amount it would cost to structurally modernize McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Idea of New PawSox Ballpark Drawing Opposition
In some corners, the idea of a new publicly-owned ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is drawing opposition. (more…)
PawSox Considering Two Sites for New Ballpark
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are focusing on two sites as possible locations for a new ballpark, according to team chairman Larry Lucchino. (more…)
Pendulum to Determine McCoy Stadium’s Future
Kansas City’s Pendulum will perform an evaluation of McCoy Stadium, home of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), as the future of the 74-year-old ballpark and the surrounding area will be in for closer scrutiny. (more…)
Smith: Lucchino’s Leadership Key in Pawtucket
Should the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) pursue a new or renovated stadium, team chairman Larry Lucchino‘s leadership will go a long way, according to Janet Marie Smith. (more…)
Four Firms Bidding for McCoy Stadium Study
Four firms are bidding to study the feasibility of McCoy Stadium, giving the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and local officials plenty of options to choose from in mapping out the team’s future. (more…)