Though there’s no money involved — yet — Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty want his city to make a concerted play for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), as the team looks for a potential new home. (more…)
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PawSox Front Office Meets With Worcester Officials
A group representing the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), including chairman Larry Lucchino, visited Worcester last Friday to scout out what could be the future home of the franchise. (more…)
Worcester Could Make a Run at PawSox
With the team’s effort to remain in Pawtucket uncertain, Worcester should be in line to make a run at the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Could Pawtucket Lose PawSox?
With the McCoy Stadium lease expiring after the 2020 MiLB season, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) may be looking at a move outside Rhode Island, as state politicians continue to spar over public financing of professional sports facilities. (more…)
Lucchino: All options for future PawSox ballpark on table
All options are on the table for the future of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), including a possible stay in Pawtucket, according to team chairman Larry Lucchino. (more…)
Worcester group: We want PawSox
A nonprofit in Worcester (Mass.) says they are ready to talk new ballpark with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), should the team be ready to move away from Rhode Island. (more…)
Springfield mayor: We’re open to Triple-A ball
Another Massachusetts mayor is interested in pursuing a new ballpark should the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) leave Rhode Island, as Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno says he’s open to discussions. (more…)
Could we see bidding war for PawSox?
With at least three Massachusetts communities expressing an interest in hosting the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) should the team leave Rhode Island — which looks more likely every day — we could see a bidding war emerge. (more…)
PawSox: New Providence ballpark dead
A proposed downtown Providence waterfront ballpark is dead, as the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ownership informs state leaders that they’ll search for another Rhode Island site — and staying at McCoy Stadium isn’t an option. (more…)
Options abound for Pawtucket Red Sox
If Rhode Island lawmakers can’t reach agreement with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) on a new ballpark, owners should have an abundance of options in Massachusetts if a move is deemed the best option. (more…)
Finalist monikers announced for new Worcester team
We have the five finalists for the name of the new Worcester team in the summer-collegiate Futures League, beginning play next season at Fitton Field. Here they are: Worcester Bravehearts — an homage to Worcester’s brave men and women in uniform serving locally and abroad as well as a reference to “the Heart of the […]
Futures League lands Worcester ballpark lease
After the demise of a Can-Am League team and a season-long hiatus from organized baseball, Worcester and Holy Cross have signed a deal to bring a summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League team to Fitton Field. As you’ll recall, pro baseball in the form of the Worcester Tornadoes flamed out spectacularly in 2011, with the team […]
Startup Diamond League postponed to 2015
The startup independent Diamond League won’t launch until the 2015 season, as finding six open ballparks for next season proved to be a difficult task for founder Frank Boulton. Here’s the statement issued by Boulton today: The Diamond League of Professional Baseball will not start in 2014 with the contemplated 60-game schedule. Although I am […]