A study of potential sites for a new Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) ballpark is recommending a downtown location — a site that’s been previously pushed in prior new-ballpark efforts. (more…)
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Hagerstown Suns Ballpark Study on Tap
Another run at a new Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) ballpark could be in the works, as the Maryland Stadium Authority will outline conclusions from a market and site assessment at a City Council work session tonight. (more…)
Report Due on Potential New Hagerstown Suns Ballpark
The future of a new Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) ballpark could be back in play, as the Maryland Stadium Authority is expected to announce conclusions from a market and site assessment. (more…)
Camden Yards Public Wi-Fi Being Explored
Public Wi-Fi could be available at future Baltimore Orioles games, as the owner of Oriole Park at Camden Yards approved a letter of intent to begin negotiations over Wi-Fi. (more…)
Upgrades on Tap at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards will receive a series of upgrades before the 2017 season, according to recently uncovered documents. (more…)
Baltimore begins planning for Oriole Park overhaul
More open spaces, fewer seats and additional party decks are all on the table as the Baltimore Orioles begin to throw around ideas for the future of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (more…)
Perdue Stadium upgrades recommended
A consultant for the Maryland Stadium Authority has recommended $5.7 million in upgrades to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, home of the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League). The report recommends changes to bring the ballpark up to modern standards, including the installation of a new scoreboard, new field and drainage system, a new wraparound […]
Hagerstown officials: Let ballpark out to bid
The Hagerstown City Council is being asked to open the funding of a new ballpark to bid, as a member argues the market should determine where baseball is played in the Maryland city. Lewis C. Metzner, a member of the city council who in the past supported a proposed downtown ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns […]
Suns: We’ll put up cash for new ballpark if donation falls through
If a $15 million donation toward a new Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark falls through, the team is prepared to put $3 million upfront to ensure the downtown facility is built, says majority owner Bruce Quinn. The status of the $15 million gift from as-yet-unnamed benefactor has been in doubt for several […]
Remember that $15M for a new Hagerstown ballpark? Um…
It was all excitement when an anonymous donor stepped forward to pledge $15 million toward a new Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, but now city officials wonder whether the donor can fulfill the pledge. Perhaps there’s been a little too much secrecy in Hagerstown City Hall about the gift, as the name […]
Winchester: We’re not optimistic about landing Suns
With Hagerstown moving ahead on a bonding plan on a new downtown ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A: Sally League), Winchester (Va.) officials aren’t optimistic about landing the team. With the proposal already a long shot, Winchester officials now say they pretty have given up on the chance to land the Suns, a […]
County to help fund new Hagerstown ballpark
Washington County and the city of Hagerstown have pledged $16 million over 20 years for a new downtown ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), but other obstacles remain. The downtown ballpark is expected to cost $30 million, so the combined city/county contribution accounts for over half of the funding. That leaves […]
Hagerstown citizens: Build downtown ballpark
In a departure from the norm, the vast majority of residents speaking at a city forum came out for spending public money on a new downtown ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League). When the public is invited to speak on something as controversial as government spending on a ballpark, you get […]