Planning for a new Madison, AL ballpark for the relocating Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) is advancing, as the city and team’s owners have signed a key agreement. (more…)
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Madison Closer to Finalizing New Ballpark Lease
Madison, AL officials are closer to finalizing a 30-year lease for a new Madison ballpark that is slated to open in 2020 for the relocating Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
New Madison Ballpark Approved; 2020 Opening Planned
Funding for a new Madison ballpark was approved last night by the City Council, as the Huntsville (AL) suburb plans on opening the facility in 2020 for the relocating Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Details Released on Madison Ballpark Pitch
At a meeting on Monday, Madison, AL officials discussed the details behind a proposed new ballpark that could house the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
BayBears Owners, Madison Closer to Licensing Agreement
At a meeting on Thursday, Madison, AL officials said that they are closer to completing a licensing agreement with the owners of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League). That is a key step as the two sides continue to discuss a proposed new ballpark. (more…)
Madison Steps Up Pursuit of Mobile BayBears
Madison, AL took another step in its pursuit of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) on Monday, when officials approved agreements relating to a proposed ballpark. (more…)
New BayBears Owners Believe in Madison Market
With discussions of relocating the club to Madison, AL continuing, the new ownership group of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) is touting the market’s strengths. (more…)
Town Madison Developer Named Investor in BayBears
A new slate of investors in the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) includes Louis Breland, the developer behind the Town Madison project that has been pitched for a new ballpark. (more…)
Madison (AL) Mayor: We’re Interested in New MiLB Multi-Use Venue
City of Madison (AL) Mayor Paul Finley confirmed his city is looking at a new multi-use venue for an affiliated MiLB team — widely assumed to be the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) — to anchor a 500-acre development in the Huntsville suburb. (more…)
MLB Approves Mobile BayBears Sale
Major League Baseball has approved the sale of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), marking another toward a possible franchise relocation. (more…)
Mobile: We’re Not Ready to Give Up BayBears
Though a sale and subsequent relocation of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) looks to be gaining traction, Mobile officials want to make a pitch to keep the franchise. (more…)
Mobile BayBears Sale Approved
The Class AA Southern League has approved the sale of the Mobile BayBears to BallCorps, LLC of Arizona, potentially setting up an eventual move to Madison, AL. (more…)
Zoning Change Approved for Proposed Madison Ballpark Site
The potential for a new ballpark at the Town Madison development has taken a step forward, as the Madison Planning Commission has approved a key zoning change. (more…)