Days after it was revealed, Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing in with their early thoughts on a proposal for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark. (more…)
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Funding Model Proposed for PawSox Ballpark
More details have emerged about how a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AA; International League) ballpark could be funded, as a proposed financing model has been released that calls for the largest private investment ever in city history. (more…)
PawSox Seek State Support for New Ballpark
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are working with Rhode Island leaders to see what the state’s involvement could be in a new ballpark. (more…)
Worcester group: We want PawSox
A nonprofit in Worcester (Mass.) says they are ready to talk new ballpark with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), should the team be ready to move away from Rhode Island. (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…)
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 […]