A Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark financing bill was passed last night by the Rhode Island Senate and sent to Gov. Gina Raimondo for her approval, but it’s not clear that it will be embraced by PawSox ownership. (more…)
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Grebien Urges Legislature to Pass Modified PawSox Ballpark Plan
Citing the risk of losing the team, Pawtucket mayor Donald Grebien is urging Rhode Island lawmakers to pass a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark. (more…)
PawSox, Worcester Continuing Discussions
Amidst uncertainty surrounding their proposed new Pawtucket ballpark, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) officials continue discussions with Worcester, MA about a possible move. (more…)
Uncertainty Still Surrounds PawSox Ballpark Pitch
As time winds down in the Rhode Island legislative session, there is uncertainty surrounding the fate of a proposed new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark. (more…)
Tweaks Expected for PawSox Ballpark Proposal
This week could see changes to the most recent Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark proposal, as the team indicates that it expects some tweaks. (more…)
New PawSox Ballpark Vote Could Come This Month
With details on a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark being hammered out, we could see a Rhode Island House of Representatives vote before this season’s June 22 adjournment. (more…)
Worcester Discussing PawSox Pursuit With Business, Civic Leaders
As they continue to consider luring the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) to the city, Worcester, MA officials will discuss the effort with local business and civic leaders. (more…)
Pawtucket Launches Development Plan for New Ballpark Area
If the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) end up at a new downtown ballpark, the city is ready to move forward with private developers to spur additional growth in the immediate area. (more…)
PawSox Pitched Union Point Ballpark
In their search for a new ballpark, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) have been pitched on Union Point as a possible destination. (more…)
PawSox Ballpark Bill to be Discussed by House
As their ballpark financing bill faces hurdles in the Rhode Island house, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are prepared to discuss the plan, but warn that Worcester is a viable alternative. (more…)
House Speaker: PawSox Ballpark Financing Bill DOA
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark financing plan is dead on arrival in the House and would not pass. His recommendation: revise the bill to require more PawSox funding. (more…)
PawSox Bringing Ballpark Pitch to R.I. House Speaker’s District
As they continue their pursuit of a new Pawtucket ballpark, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will make their case in the district of Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. (more…)
New PawSox Ballpark Clears First Legislative Hurdle
Public financing of a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark passed the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee by a comfortable 8-1 margin today, but the future of the plan faces an uncertain fate in the state House of Representatives. (more…)