The Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are rebranding in 2019 after a move to a new Summerlin ballpark, and a leading name for the team is the Las Vegas Aviators. (more…)
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The Future of Cashman Field? Pro Soccer
The Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be moving to a new Summerlin ballpark in 2019, leaving the team’s long-time home, Cashman Field. So what will happen to the downtown facility? Its future lies in pro soccer. (more…)
Las Vegas 51s Preparing for New Era
Headlined by a rebranding and a move to a new ballpark, the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will see sweeping changes in 2019. (more…)
New Home, New Branding for Las Vegas 51s in 2019
With the opening of a new home in suburban Summerlin in 2019, the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will adopt a new moniker, announcing a contest to drum up interest in the team’s new identity. (more…)
2018 Big League Weekend Slated as Cashman Field’s Last
Cashman Field was in the major league spotlight over the weekend, when it hosted what is expected to be its final Big League Weekend. (more…)
Cashman Field: A Unique History
It appears that the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast) are closer to the end of their run at Cashman Field. Late last month, the team broke ground on the new Las Vegas Ballpark—a facility in Downtown Summerlin that is projected to open for the 2019 season. (more…)
Ground Broken for Las Vegas Ballpark
The Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) recently took another step toward opening a new facility, as ground was broken for the upcoming Las Vegas Ballpark. (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark to Break Ground February 23
A milestone is approaching in the construction of Las Vegas Ballpark, as the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced a February 23 groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
Soccer Arrives at First Tennessee Park, Cashman Field
Over the weekend, Cashman Field and First Tennessee Park both saw their new USL tenant host a large crowd for a preseason contest against an MLS club. (more…)
Could New 51s Ballpark Keep MLB Out of Las Vegas?
Probably not, but that’s not stopping Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman from raising the issue of a new $150-million Summerlin ballpark for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) deterring future MLB expansion. (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark Plan Moves Forward
The effort to build a new ballpark for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) moved forward on Wednesday, when Clark County signed off on the plan. (more…)
Naming Rights for Las Vegas Ballpark Approved
The Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) took a major step toward a new ballpark on Tuesday, when the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved a 20-year, $80 million naming-rights agreement. (more…)
New York Mets To Buy Syracuse Chiefs
Apparently the allure of Las Vegas has run out for the New York Mets, who are purchasing the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) and will make the team its top affiliate after the current Washington Nationals affiliation ends before the 2019 season. (more…)