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…)
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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…)
He’s back! Another epic meltdown for Joe Mikulik
It wouldn’t be a successful season if we didn’t see a telecast-worthy meltdown from Joe Mikulik, and the longtime MiLB skipper didn’t disappoint Sunday. Mikulik made a name for himself after a few epic meltdowns were captured by TV cameras (you can see previous ones here and here). The first two were done when he […]
Salem Red Sox to mark 75 years of pro baseball in city
It’s been 75 years since the Salem-Roanoke Friends began play on May 20, 1939, and the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) are marking the occasion with a promotional night. The “Turn Back the Clock” Night promotion will feature numerous special deals and promotions. All tickets will be lowered to $5, and certain […]
NY Times sells part of Red Sox, Fenway stake
The New York Times Co. has sold half of its stake in Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the holding company that controls the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park, most of New England Sports Network (NESN) and other sports entities. According to the company, it has sold 390 of 700 Class B units for a total of […]
Red Sox extend Lewis-Gale Field lease through 2014
The Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) will call Lewis-Gale Field home through the 2014 season, as the team and the city of Salem worked out a four-year lease extension starting this year. “With an improving economy and the Red Sox’s championship brand of baseball, I not only hope we continue the tradition […]
Salem R-Sox expanding capacity for rest of season
Buoyed by fan demand, the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) are removing tarps from general-admission seating areas and increasing capacity at Salem Memorial Ballpark for the remainder of the season. “When the tarps were installed last season, our goal was to create a more intimate setting at the ballpark and bring fans […]
Carolina League
The Carolina League began life after World War II as a North Carolina-based circuit but had expanded past the confines of the state by the 1980s. Today the league stretches from suburban Maryland and Virginia to South Carolina and Delaware. Class C / 1945-1948 Class B / 1949-1962High Class A / 1963-present Current TeamsFrederick KeysKinston […]