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…)
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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…)
Wichita Signs Off on Bond District for Ballpark
Wichita officials have signed off on a proposed sales tax bond district that could include a new ballpark to replace Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The 7-0 vote, taken by the Wichita City Council on Tuesday, comes as the city continues to discuss the possibility of landing a Minor League Baseball franchise. (more…)
Wichita to Pursue National College Baseball Hall of Fame
The National College Baseball Hall of Fame can count Wichita among its suitors, as the city is planning to bid for the museum. (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…)
Wichita Making Push for MiLB Team
Wichita officials are confirming that they are trying to pique the interest of Minor League Baseball, with a new ballpark being a potential selling point. (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…)
Best of 2016: #4, San Antonio Shuffle
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #4: A ballpark proposal in San Antonio that could have reshaped multiple leagues. (more…)
Wichita Approves STAR Bonds for Ballpark
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved the expansion of a special taxing district for a development that could include a new ballpark. (more…)
Wichita Schedules Hearing on Ballpark Plan
As a sign of their willingness to consider a new ballpark, Wichita officials have scheduled a public hearing on the matter for December 6. (more…)
City Suspends Planning on San Antonio Triple-A Bid
San Antonio has halted financial planning on a new ballpark for the relocating Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), putting the future of a new facility in doubt. (more…)