Another endangered ballpark bites the dust, as McCoy Stadium, the former home of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A; International League), is undergoing a demolition that should be complete next month. (more…)
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Effort to save McCoy Stadium may be gaining momentum
Billionaire real-estate developer Stefan Soloviev has expressed interest in purchasing Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, former home of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), but local officials are for now sticking with a plan to raze the ballpark and replace it with a high school. (more…)
Pawtucket sues PawSox over McCoy Stadium upkeep
The city of Pawtucket is suing the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League)–soon to be the Worcester Red Sox–for a payout to make up for deficient maintenance and repairs to McCoy Stadium as the team’s lease ends January 31. (more…)
Professional Baseball Still in Play for McCoy Stadium
Professional baseball is still in play as a future use for Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, but it will take time for city and state leaders to determine long-term plans for the ballpark. (more…)
Decision on McCoy Stadium Future Resumes in 2020
Deliberation from Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials on McCoy Stadium‘s future is on hold and will resume early next year, as the city’s decision to back a new downtown soccer stadium does not address the future of the property. (more…)
Future of McCoy Stadium Uncertain as Evaluation Process Continues
No final decision has been made about the future of McCoy Stadium, but Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials are reportedly analyzing a downtown development proposal in their ongoing evaluation process. (more…)
McCoy Stadium Future Could Revolve Around Sports
No decisions have been made yet, but Rhode Island state officials indicate that a sports-related proposal could end up shaping the future of Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Pawtucket, State Officials Closing in on McCoy Stadium Decision
Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials could soon make a decision on the future of McCoy Stadium, current home of the soon-to-relocate Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
McCoy Stadium Pitches Under Consideration
With the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to move in the coming years, Rhode Island and local officials continue to evaluate proposals for the future of McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Tamburro Working on New Pawtucket MiLB Team
Current PawSox minority owner/vice chairman Mike Tamburro is part of a group seeking to keep Minor League Baseball at McCoy Stadium, as Pawtucket solicits proposals about the ballpark’s future once the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) decamps for Worcester in 2021. (more…)
Atlantic League, MiLB Among Pitches for McCoy Stadium
Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium would continue hosting professional baseball under two new proposals, with separate bids in place for an independent Atlantic League team and an affiliated Minor League Baseball club. (more…)
Sports-Related Pitches Sought in McCoy Stadium RFP
Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials could leave McCoy Stadium operational after the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) depart, as a new request for proposal seeks sports and event-related pitches. (more…)
Raimondo: I’m Working to Lure New McCoy Stadium Tenant
With the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to depart after the 2020 season, Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo says she is working to land a future tenant for McCoy Stadium. (more…)