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…)
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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…)
PawSox to offer Dining on the Diamond at Dyersville Field of Dreams site
Al fresco dining at its finest, as the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are offering the chance for fine dining in the outfield of the iconic Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. (more…)
Polar Park construction resumes
After a shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Polar Park construction will resume this week, with the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) still potentially opening in April 2021 after a six-week shutdown. (more…)
Polar Park construction halted
Construction of Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to open in 2021, has been shut down until May 4 due to a state halt on nonessential construction based on coronavirus concerns. (more…)
Steel Set to Rise at Polar Park Construction Site
Progress continues on the construction of Polar Park for the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), as the first steel beams go up at the site Monday morning. (more…)
Personnel News: Pawtucket, Lansing
We have personnel news to report from the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Polar Park Construction Making Progress
Early signs of a finished product are taking shape at the Polar Park construction site in Worcester, with crews preparing for upcoming project milestones. (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…)
New for 2021: Worcester Red Sox
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will become the Worcester Red Sox–or WooSox for short–in 2021 upon arrival at Polar Park. (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…)