Over the weekend, fans removed seats and other items from Wichita’s Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, another sign of the ballpark’s impending demolition. (more…)
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Wingnuts’ Memorabilia Auctioned from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Facing a potential demolition in the near future, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium was the site of an auction for Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) memorabilia on Wednesday. (more…)
Future of Wichita Baseball Could Become Clearer Soon
With the Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) packing up and moving out of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, we could see some clarity this week on the future of affiliated baseball in the city. (more…)
Wingnuts Play Final Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Game
The Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) played their final game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday, but questions remain about the ballpark’s future. (more…)
Future of Wichita Wingnuts Uncertain
Though they have announced that the 2018 season will be their last at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, the Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) are unsure of their next move. (more…)
This is the Final Year for Wichita Wingnuts Baseball
The owners of the Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) say this will be the last season for the team at historic Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. (more…)
Wichita Hires Consultant to Land MiLB Team
Remember all that talk from Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell about MiLB teams lining up to move to a new ballpark? Apparently the queue is a lot shorter, and the city is hiring Beacon Sports to lure a team to a Lawrence-Dumont Stadium replacement, to the tune of $50,000. (more…)
Wichita Mayor: We’ll Announce MiLB Team By End of Year
Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell says he expects to announce by the end of the year that an affiliated Minor League Baseball team is moving to his city — which would come as a surprise to many in the sport. (more…)
Wichita Approves Ballpark Spending — But Downplays MiLB
The Wichita City Council approved $12.5 million in spending for either Lawrence-Dumont Stadium renovations or a new facility, but this time the emphasis was creating a multiuser facility for baseball, soccer and concerts — with little talk about Minor League Baseball. (more…)
The Future of the Texas League: Remarkably Stable
With the blockbuster announcement by the Elmore Sports Group this week that three MiLB teams will be on the move for 2019, several leagues are planning their future configurations. We continue with the Texas League and the impact of the moves in Amarillo and Wichita. (more…)
Sedgwick County Approves TIF District for Wichita Ballpark
A proposed tax increment financing (TIF) district for a new or renovated Wichita ballpark has cleared another hurdle, as Sedgwick County has signed off on the plan. (more…)
Wingnuts Weigh in on Wichita’s Ballpark Pursuit
As Wichita officials take a serious look at attracting affiliated baseball to the city, the owners of the Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) are weighing in on the situation. (more…)
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Could be Demolished
In order to construct a new ballpark, Wichita officials are considering the possibility of tearing down Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. (more…)