Wichita’s upcoming Pacific Coast League ballpark came into focus on Thursday, when officials gathered for the placing of a ceremonial home plate at the facility’s site. (more…)
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Updated Wichita Ballpark Renderings Released
Updated Wichita ballpark renderings have been released, reflecting some adjustments made to the facility as work continues to meet a planned 2020 opening. (more…)
Wichita Approves Scaled-Back Land Deal for Ballpark Development
A scaled-back proposal to sell four acres of land for $4, to be used for ballpark development by a group that includes the owners of the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), was approved yesterday by the Wichita City Council. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Plan to be Discussed Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council will discuss a potential land sale that could facilitate development surrounding a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
NBC World Series Worried it Will be Shut Out of Wichita Ballpark
National Baseball Congress World Series officials are concerned that the event will be shut out of a new Wichita ballpark, citing uncertainty over whether it will be accommodated at the facility. (more…)
More Development on Tap Around Wichita Ballpark?
Potential development in the area surrounding a new Wichita ballpark could grow, as a group has steadily acquired about two blocks near the upcoming facility. (more…)
Wichita Mayor: We Could’ve Disclosed Ballpark Development Deal Sooner
After its handling of a proposal to sell land surrounding a new Wichita ballpark received criticism, mayor Jeff Longwell says the city should have been more upfront about the plan. (more…)
Schwechheimer: Development Crucial to Wichita Ballpark Plan
Amidst debate over a proposal to sell land surrounding a new Wichita ballpark for redevelopment, franchise Managing General Partner Lou Schwechheimer is pitching it as a crucial part of the project. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Deal Vote Delayed
Action on a potential Wichita ballpark development land deal has been delayed, as the Wichita City Council opted Tuesday to hold off on voting on the proposal. (more…)
Wichita Baseball Appoints Three Senior VPs
Ahead of the New Orleans Baby Cakes’ (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) 2020 move, three Senior VPs have been appointed by Wichita Baseball, including Jared Forma, Annie Life, and Augusto “Cookie” Rojas. The Baby Cakes are set to move to Wichita, KS in 2020, coinciding with the opening of a new ballpark. (more…)
New Wichita Ballpark Breaks Ground
The new Wichita ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) took a step forward Wednesday, when officials held a groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
Jay Miller Named Wichita Baseball President
Jay Miller has been named president of Wichita Baseball, a hiring that comes ahead of the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) move to a new Wichita ballpark in 2020. (more…)
New Wichita Ballpark Designs Unveiled
New Wichita ballpark designs were unveiled Wednesday, providing an early glimpse of the future home of the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)