If Rhode Island lawmakers can’t reach agreement with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) on a new ballpark, owners should have an abundance of options in Massachusetts if a move is deemed the best option. (more…)
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RI gov: Providence ballpark deal alive
Despite early opposition to the original funding plan, Gov. Gina Raimondo says a deal for a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is still possible this legislative session. (more…)
RI brings in Zimbalist to consult on ballpark funding
Well, this is about to get very interesting: the Rhode Island House of Representatives has hired sports economist Andrew Zimbalist to consult on potential public funding of a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Early response to Providence ballpark plan: Negative
A presentation by Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) owners to a government commission on a proposed Providence ballpark didn’t yield much enthusiasm for the plan, but PawSox owners say the discussions are just beginning. (more…)
PawSox present alternative financial deal for new Providence ballpark
The owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are presenting an alternate financial plan for a new Providence ballpark today, with an offer to buy land from the state. (more…)
New Providence ballpark renderings unveiled
Renderings for a new Providence ballpark to house the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) were released today, showing how the downtown waterfront could be transformed both physically and economically. (more…)
Lawmaker: Voters should decide on new Providence ballpark
A state lawmaker is proposing Rhode Island voters approve a land lease for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Providence. (more…)
The final days of McCoy Stadium?
With new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) owners working on a plan for a new Providence ballpark, the future of McCoy Stadium is bleak. (more…)
PawSox sale closed; move to Providence next
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) have been sold to owners of the Boston Red Sox and other investors, with a potential move to Providence, R.I., on the horizon. (more…)
Pawtucket: We want to keep PawSox
With the potential sale of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), city officials say they’ll make a pitch to keep the team at McCoy Stadium. (more…)
The Week That Was: Dec. 7
Wrigley Field renovations, team rebrandings and the potential sale of the Pawtucket Red Sox. The top stories during the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Pawtucket Red Sox sold: reports
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) has been sold to investors connected with parent team Boston Red Sox, according to multiple media reports. (more…)
Personnel news in Pawtucket, Lake Erie, Auburn and MiLB
We have personnel news today for the Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League), MiLB, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League). First: Kenny Lindberg is the new Operations Manager for the Doubledays. Originally from Meadville, Pennsylvania, Lindberg most recently worked for the Jamestown Jammers, also […]