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…)
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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…)
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…)
Will Legion move to wood bats?
With three statewide American Legion baseball programs mandating wood bats and several others evaluating a switch, we could see a nationwide shift in the country’s major youth baseball program toward traditional baseball. Rhode Island, Connecticut and Florida Legion programs now mandate wood bats, and several other state programs are evaluating a switch. If enough states […]
O’Malley new GM in Torrington
The new general manager of the Torrington Titans (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League): Mike O’Malley, currently in his second year as assistant baseball coach at Brown University. “Being in collegiate baseball year round gives me a huge advantage in operating a collegiate summer franchise.” O’Malley said. O’Malley instructs the Bears infielders and assists […]