With the McCoy Stadium lease expiring after the 2020 MiLB season, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) may be looking at a move outside Rhode Island, as state politicians continue to spar over public financing of professional sports facilities. (more…)
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Lucchino: All options for future PawSox ballpark on table
All options are on the table for the future of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), including a possible stay in Pawtucket, according to team chairman Larry Lucchino. (more…)
Could we see bidding war for PawSox?
With at least three Massachusetts communities expressing an interest in hosting the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) should the team leave Rhode Island — which looks more likely every day — we could see a bidding war emerge. (more…)
PawSox: New Providence ballpark dead
A proposed downtown Providence waterfront ballpark is dead, as the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ownership informs state leaders that they’ll search for another Rhode Island site — and staying at McCoy Stadium isn’t an option. (more…)
PawSox ballpark opposition displayed in full force
With Providence residents still registering their opposition to a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark on a prime downtown waterfront site, team management continues to say a new financing plan will convert skeptics. (more…)
Mattiello: New Providence ballpark plan “good deal”
Powerful Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says a revised financing plan for a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is a much better deal for taxpayers than the original proposal. (more…)
Updated game plan for new Providence ballpark in works
Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) managing partner Larry Lucchino says there’s a renegotiated proposal for a new Providence ballpark, which should be unveiled sometime in the next few weeks. (more…)
Lucchino to step down from BoSox, will still lead Providence effort
Larry Lucchino, who oversaw the rebuilding of the Boston Red Sox on the field and in the grandstand, will step down as BoSox president/CEO by the end of the year, but will still remain active in the pursuit of a new Triple-A ballpark in Providence. (more…)
PawSox reset pitch on new Providence ballpark
It looks like things are back to square one for the owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) on their quest for a new downtown Providence ballpark, with an altered financial plan expected. (more…)
Options abound for Pawtucket Red Sox
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…)
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…)