On Monday, the Joplin City Council will consider a proposed lease for an independent Southwest League club to play home games at Joe Becker Stadium. (more…)
Tag Archives | Southwest League
Bellmead: No Final Decision on Waco BlueCats Ballpark
Bellmead officials are still debating the merits of a Waco BlueCats (independent; Southwest League) ballpark funding plan, but city officials say there’s no final plan or timeline to completing the task. (more…)
Bellmead Moves Closer to Ballpark Referendum
At a meeting this week, the Bellmead City Council voted to proceed with plans for a referendum on funding a new ballpark for the Waco BlueCats (independent; Southwest League). (more…)
Southwest League to Discuss Joe Becker Stadium Lease
Joe Becker Stadium could eventually become the home of a Southwest League club, as the City of Joplin will begin negotiations with the soon-to-launch circuit. (more…)
Southwest League Mulling Joe Becker Stadium
Ahead of the circuit’s projected 2019 launch, the independent Southwest League is considering the use of Joplin, MO’s Joe Becker Stadium. (more…)
Southwest League Debut Pushed Back to 2019
Citing the need to continue planning teams and ballparks, the Southwest League is pushing its debut back to 2019. The independent circuit was previously scheduled to begin play in 2018. (more…)
Royse City Griffins Branding Unveiled
The forthcoming Southwest League has released more details about one of its clubs, as the logo and branding for the Royse City Griffins has been unveiled. (more…)
Bellmead Continues Ballpark Talks
Officials in Bellmead, TX continue to map out the details of a new ballpark that has been proposed for the Waco BlueCats (independent; Southwest League). (more…)
Bellmead Mulls Ballpark Funding Plan
With a proposed Southwest League ballpark scheduled to open next spring, Bellmead, TX officials are evaluating the city’s options for funding the facility. (more…)
New for 2018: Waco BlueCats
We have a name for the new Waco-area independent league team: the Waco BlueCats. The BlueCats will begin play at a new ballpark in Bellmead, TX in 2018, as members of the upstart Southwest League. (more…)
New Royse City Ballpark Pitched as Centerpiece of Larger Development
A planned Royse City (TX) ballpark will be more than just home to a independent Southwest League team in 2018: city leaders see the 107-acre ballpark site as offering unique venues in an entertainment district. (more…)
Royse City Approves Ballpark-Related Spending
In planning its new ballpark for the independent Southwest League of Professional Baseball, Royse City has approved two significant measures. (more…)
Waco Ballpark Financing Set for 2018 Opening
Financing for a new Waco-area ballpark and a new independent team in the startup Southwest League is arranged, with the $11-million project set to begin construction next March. (more…)