As they eye a long-term ballpark plan, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will begin a structural study on McCoy Stadium. The purpose of the stadium will be to determine its viability, as the PawSox’s lease expires after the 2020 season and the team has expressed desire for a new facility. (more…)
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Personnel news from Pawtucket, Reading
We have personnel news today from the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Lucchino: All options for future PawSox ballpark on table
All options are on the table for the future of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), including a possible stay in Pawtucket, according to team chairman Larry Lucchino. (more…)
Could we see bidding war for PawSox?
With at least three Massachusetts communities expressing an interest in hosting the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) should the team leave Rhode Island — which looks more likely every day — we could see a bidding war emerge. (more…)
PawSox: New Providence ballpark dead
A proposed downtown Providence waterfront ballpark is dead, as the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ownership informs state leaders that they’ll search for another Rhode Island site — and staying at McCoy Stadium isn’t an option. (more…)
PawSox ballpark opposition displayed in full force
With Providence residents still registering their opposition to a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark on a prime downtown waterfront site, team management continues to say a new financing plan will convert skeptics. (more…)
Updated game plan for new Providence ballpark in works
Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) managing partner Larry Lucchino says there’s a renegotiated proposal for a new Providence ballpark, which should be unveiled sometime in the next few weeks. (more…)
Lucchino to step down from BoSox, will still lead Providence effort
Larry Lucchino, who oversaw the rebuilding of the Boston Red Sox on the field and in the grandstand, will step down as BoSox president/CEO by the end of the year, but will still remain active in the pursuit of a new Triple-A ballpark in Providence. (more…)
Strong opposition to new Providence ballpark
If there is public funding of a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Providence, it will come in a fall special legislative session over the strong objections of taxpayers. (more…)
Ball now in RI’s court for new PawSox ballpark
It’s now up to Rhode Island political leaders to make a counteroffer on public participation in a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, according to House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. (more…)
Early response to Providence ballpark plan: Negative
A presentation by Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) owners to a government commission on a proposed Providence ballpark didn’t yield much enthusiasm for the plan, but PawSox owners say the discussions are just beginning. (more…)
New Providence ballpark renderings unveiled
Renderings for a new Providence ballpark to house the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) were released today, showing how the downtown waterfront could be transformed both physically and economically. (more…)
Lawmaker: Voters should decide on new Providence ballpark
A state lawmaker is proposing Rhode Island voters approve a land lease for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Providence. (more…)