With the announcement earlier this week that the Camden Riversharks were ending operations, it’s been confirmed that New Britain will be the replacement in the 2016 independent Atlantic League lineup. (more…)
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Camden Riversharks close up shop
After 15 seasons, the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League) are no more after failing to procure a Campbell’s Field lease extension from the Camden County Improvement Authority. (more…)
Atlantic League conditionally commits to New Britain
Pro baseball will return to New Britain Stadium in 2016, as the independent Atlantic League has conditionally approved an expansion or existing team to play there. (more…)
Atlantic League ponders New Britain team
The independent Atlantic League is looking at putting a team in New Britain next season after the Rock Cats depart for Hartford, with Frank Boulton leading the effort. (more…)
New Britain plays hardball with Rock Cats over unpaid property taxes
New Britain (CT) Mayor Erin Stewart has drawn a line in the sand for the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League): pay past-due property taxes on New Britain Stadium or face eviction at the end of the season. Earlier this year the city of Hartford and the Rock Cats announced plans for a […]
New Britain Stadium / New Britain Rock Cats
If you find yourself in New Britain, Conn., you’re in the hometown of Stanley Works, which, if your house is like mine, manufactured your tape measure, your hammer, and probably a lot of toys and gadgets in your toolbox. If you find yourself in New Britain, you’re in a central Connecticut town that’s proud of […]