National Baseball Congress World Series officials are concerned that the event will be shut out of a new Wichita ballpark, citing uncertainty over whether it will be accommodated at the facility. (more…)
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More Development on Tap Around Wichita Ballpark?
Potential development in the area surrounding a new Wichita ballpark could grow, as a group has steadily acquired about two blocks near the upcoming facility. (more…)
Wichita Mayor: We Could’ve Disclosed Ballpark Development Deal Sooner
After its handling of a proposal to sell land surrounding a new Wichita ballpark received criticism, mayor Jeff Longwell says the city should have been more upfront about the plan. (more…)
Schwechheimer: Development Crucial to Wichita Ballpark Plan
Amidst debate over a proposal to sell land surrounding a new Wichita ballpark for redevelopment, franchise Managing General Partner Lou Schwechheimer is pitching it as a crucial part of the project. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Deal Vote Delayed
Action on a potential Wichita ballpark development land deal has been delayed, as the Wichita City Council opted Tuesday to hold off on voting on the proposal. (more…)
Next Step in New Wichita Ballpark Planning: Development
With a ballpark design now in place, the next step in new Wichita ballpark planning: Development surrounding the facility, as the team owners map out their economic blueprint. (more…)
Wichita Baseball Appoints Three Senior VPs
Ahead of the New Orleans Baby Cakes’ (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) 2020 move, three Senior VPs have been appointed by Wichita Baseball, including Jared Forma, Annie Life, and Augusto “Cookie” Rojas. The Baby Cakes are set to move to Wichita, KS in 2020, coinciding with the opening of a new ballpark. (more…)
New Wichita Ballpark Breaks Ground
The new Wichita ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) took a step forward Wednesday, when officials held a groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
Jay Miller Named Wichita Baseball President
Jay Miller has been named president of Wichita Baseball, a hiring that comes ahead of the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) move to a new Wichita ballpark in 2020. (more…)
New Wichita Ballpark Designs Unveiled
New Wichita ballpark designs were unveiled Wednesday, providing an early glimpse of the future home of the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Suggestions Sought for Wichita Team Name
The New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are preparing to rebrand in time for their 2020 move to Wichita, as suggestions for a new name are being accepted. (more…)
Best of 2018, #8: New Wichita Ballpark Moves Forward
We end 2018 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, #8: Wichita announces a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes. (more…)
New Wichita Ballpark Design-Build Team Finalized
The design-build team on a new Wichita ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) was officially approved, with design on the project expected to begin quickly in anticipation of a February 2019 groundbreaking. (more…)