Fred Nats Host Virtual Opening Day

In case you missed it, the Fredericksburg Nationals (Single-A, Carolina League) hosted a virtual Opening Day last Thursday, which included a tour of their new ballpark.  Read more here.

Construction of New F-Nats Ballpark Remains on Schedule

Construction of the new stadium for the Fredericksburg Nationals (Single-A, Carolina League) remains on track to be completed in time for the team’s home opener on April 23.  The project, originally pegged at $35 million, has slightly exceeded that budget and will ultimately cost $37 million to $38 million to complete.  Read more and view photo here.

FredNats Unveil Team Jerseys and Mary Washington Logo

PRESS RELEASE – On Saturday, Nov. 16th, the Fredericksburg Nationals unveiled their new team jerseys and their official Mary Washington logo at an event celebrating Mary Washington’s 311th birthday at her former home in downtown Fredericksburg.

P-Nats Now FredNats

In case you missed the announcement, the Potomac Nationals (aka P-Nats) (Single-A, Carolina League) will now be known as the Fredericksburg Nationals (aka FredNats).  The team is relocating to a new ballpark in Fredericksburg (VA) in time for the 2020 season.  Read more here.

P-Nats to Begin Ballpark Construction Next Month

Fredericksburg Baseball has announced it is moving forward with construction on the new $35 million ballpark early next month, with plans for opening in April 2020.  Read more here.

P-Nats, Fredericksburg Break Ground on New Ballpark

Sunday morning’s clouds and rain gave way to sun and warmth just in time for a groundbreaking ceremony for Fredericksburg Baseball’s new stadium.  The $35 million privately funded ballpark is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2020 season.  Read more here.

Fredericksburg Baseball Reaches 1,000-Seat Reservation Milestone

Fredericksburg Baseball kicked off sales of season tickets on December 1 with its “Founders Club” event held in historic Market Square.  As of yesterday, the 1,000th seat reservation milestone was reached.  Read more here.

Fredericksburg Approves Ballpark Plan

The Fredericksburg (VA) City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the development and shared use agreement with Potomac Baseball, LLC for the planned $35 million, multipurpose stadium in Celebrate Virginia South, as well as several related amendments, agreements and ordinances.  Read more here.

Council Grants P-Nats Extra Ballpark Time

The company that owns the Potomac Nationals minor league baseball team has been granted an extra inning to get all the approvals it needs to build its proposed $35 million, multipurpose stadium in Celebrate Virginia South.  Read more here.

Fredericksburg City Council to Address Ballpark Issues Tuesday Night

The Potomac Nationals’ (Single-A, Carolina League) still face a few hurdles before their proposed $35 million stadium can be built in Fredericksburg (VA), including getting City Council to make changes to the city’s comprehensive land-use plan, approve realignment of the right of way in Celebrate Virginia South, and grant a special-use permit for the stadium.  A public hearing on the issues is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 23.  Read more here.

Fredericksburg Has Multi-Purpose Expectations for New P-Nats Ballpark

The Potomac Nationals (Single-A, Carolina League) plan to head to Fredericksburg (VA), a move that backers expect will bring more than minor-league baseball to the city.  Read more here.

P-Nats Once Step Closer to New Ballpark in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg (VA) is one step closer to becoming the home of the Potomac Nationals (Single-A, Carolina League).  The city council unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the Nationals’ letter of intent for a state-of-the-art ballpark in the Celebrate Virginia development, just off Interstate 95.  Read more here.

Potomac Nationals Announce New Ballpark Site

PRESS RELEASE – This evening we announced a plan to join the City of Fredericksburg in a Letter of Intent that would ultimately lead to the construction of a state-of-the-art ballpark in Celebrate Virginia just off interstate 95.

Ballpark Consultant Withdraws Disputed $23.7K Invoice

A financial consultant has waived its $23,750 bill to Spotsylvania County (VA) for a 2015 analysis of a proposed taxpayer-financed minor league baseball stadium.  Read more here.

Suns Staying Put (for Now)

The Hagerstown (MD) City Council has agreed in principle to a lease extension with the Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League) to stay at Municipal Stadium for two more years.  The new proposal has the Suns continuing to pay the city $35,000 for rent per year, but it will now be reinvested back into the stadium for improvements.  Read more here.

Suns, Spotsylvania County Part Ways After Deadline Passes?

With the passing of MiLB’s July 31 deadline for negotiating a ballpark deal between the Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League) owner Bruce Quinn and Spotslyvania County (VA), baseball appears to be dead in the Fredericksburg (VA) area for now.  But supporters appear to be keeping the door open for other suitors.  Read more here.

Suns Make Final Ballpark Offer

In what he called his final offer, Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League) owner Bruce Quinn is now proposing to pay $2 million in up-front costs but more in rent and shared revenue if Spotsylvania County (VA) will build a $30 million, 5,000-seat stadium for his minor-league baseball team.  The Board of Supervisors will likely vote on whether to accept the new proposal on Tuesday.  Read more here.

Spotsylvania County Takes Next Ballpark Steps

A Spotsylvania County (VA) committee on Tuesday voted 7-2 to press ahead with a deal for a publicly financed minor league baseball stadium for the Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  The Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority — which would own the stadium — will have the final say over the proposal.  Read more here.

Modified Ballpark Proposal On Deck in Spotsylvania County

A committee formed to hash out the baseball stadium proposal in Spotsylvania County (VA) will tonight consider a counteroffer drafted by the county’s outside counsel that maintains the same $25 million/$8 million funding split but seeks higher rent payments, a revenue-sharing agreement and other concessions from the Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

MiLB Prez Puts Squeeze on Spotsylvania County Ballpark Negotiations

Minor League Baseball President Pat O’Conner recently sent an email to Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League) owner Bruce Quinn stating that it is “unlikely” the league will extend the team’s July 31 deadline to negotiate with Spotsylvania County (VA).  Read more here.  You know the drill here.

A $44.8 Million Price Tag for Proposed Suns Stadium

Spotsylvania County (VA) would pay an estimated $44.8 million for a 5,500-seat, taxpayer-financed minor league baseball stadium, with interest payments making up a large chunk of the price tag.  Read more here.

County Identifies Potential New Site for Suns Ballpark

Spotsylvania County (VA) officials have identified another site for a proposed minor league baseball stadium to lure the Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  The site is located across Interstate 95 from the Southpoint II shopping center.  Read more here.

County Baseball Committee Holds First Public Meeting on Proposed New Baseball Stadium

A recommendation to consider a tax on tickets at a proposed minor league baseball stadium in Spotsylvania County (VA) to lure the Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League) received a mixed response on Thursday.  Read more here.

Spotsylvania County Solicits Public Input on Ballpark Proposal

Spotsylvania County (VA) is soliciting feedback on a plan for a publicly financed $33 million minor league baseball stadium for the Hagerstown Suns (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  The county announced this week that it has created an online comment form at www.spotsylvania.va.us for people to express their views on the topic.  Read more here.

Spotsylvania County Seeks Extension to Negotiate Deal with Suns

Spotsylvania County (VA) officials said Tuesday that they expect to know by the end of the month whether a proposal for a publicly financed $33 million minor league baseball stadium is still alive.  Read more here.

Suns Relocation Back on Deck

Spotsylvania County (VA) may borrow up to $43 million to build a minor league baseball stadium and parking next to CarMax in the Southpoint II shopping center.  Under a proposed agreement, the county’s Economic Development Authority would lease the 5,500-seat stadium to a team that is an affiliate of the Washington Nationals.  Read more here.

Diamond Nation Sued Over Failed Ballpark Deal

Former Gov. Doug Wilder‘s slavery museum is suing Diamond Nation to force the company to complete the purchase of the land where a baseball complex was planned in Fredericksburg (VA).  Read more here.

Suns Take Toys and Go Home?

Spotsylvania County (VA) Supervisor Paul Trampe and other local officials said it’s their impression that Bruce Quinn, principal owner of the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League), has backed out of plans for the proposed ballpark project in Fredericksburg (VA).  Diamond Nation President Keith Dilgard said Tuesday that his company’s relationship with the Suns has ended.  Read more here.

Revised Ballpark Plan for Fredericksburg

The partners seeking to relocate the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) to Fredericksburg (VA) dramatically changed their proposal last week, leading to unanimous approval by the City Council of a revised incentive package and new life for the project.  The plan gives the partners one year to obtain financing for the now-$46 million project.  Read more here.

Fredericksburg Ballpark Developers Make New Offer to Save Project

The partners seeking to build a baseball stadium complex in Celebrate Virginia South for the relocating Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) sent a letter to Fredericksburg officials this morning, making additional offers in an effort to find a way to address $18 million in costs that were unanticipated.  Read more here.

Fredericksburg Ballpark $18M Short

The partners seeking to build a baseball stadium in Fredericksburg for the relocating Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) are roughly $18 million short in funding and may not go forward with the project without additional financial help.  Read more here.

Ballpark Delays in Fredericksburg?

The Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) had been shooting to move into a new ballpark in Fredericksburg (VA) in time for the 2015 season, but that timeline is in jeopardy due to recent delays in locking down a construction budget for the project.  Read more here.  The pending move is obviously having an impact on attendance in Hagerstown (MD).  The Suns are averaging 526 fans per game.

Start-Up FAPB Makes Pitch to Hagerstown

Since the deal to relocate the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) to Fredericksburg (VA), several proposals have been pitched for the Municipal Stadium and the future of baseball in Hagerstown (MD), including a new one from the start-up indy pro Federation of American Professional Baseball led by Dan Malley.  Read more and watch news report here.

Virginia House Votes to Help Fredericksburg Baseball Project

The Virginia House of Delegates on Wednesday passed a bill that would allow the city of Fredericksburg (VA) to capture additional revenue from its planned minor league baseball complex to be built to house the relocating Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Fredericksburg Ballpark Groundbreaking in March

The investors in the planned Fredericksburg (VA) minor league baseball complex for the relocating Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) plan to purchase the land in February, break ground in March, and have the facility ready for the start of the 2015 season.  Read more here.

Financing Secured for Fredericksburg Ballpark

The partners planning to build a $29 million baseball stadium in Fredericksburg (VA) for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) have gotten approval for financing from two banks, though they are still negotiating the terms, City Manager Bev Cameron said Tuesday.  Read more here.