Negotiations Continue, But No Pro Baseball at Surf Stadium in 2019

Negotiations to bring baseball back to Surf Stadium are continuing, but the prospect of seeing a team on the field next summer is unlikely.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Boulton Given Green Light to Search for Atlantic City Team Owner

The Atlantic City (NJ) City Council has authorized Frank Boulton, the former owner of the Atlantic City Surf (Independent Professional, Can-Am League/Atlantic League) to find an ownership group willing to bring minor league baseball back to Surf Stadium.  Read more here.

Boulton Makes Pitch for Surf Stadium

Atlantic City (NJ) received four proposals for the redevelopment of Bader Field this month, including one from the original owner of the Atlantic City Surf baseball team and another from the owner of the former Revel casino.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

The Sandcastle Not Looking Good

One month away from its 20th birthday, the once-beautiful Surf Stadium in Atlantic City (NJ) (aka The Sandcastle) has again fallen into a state of disrepair, according to local beat writer David Weinberg.  Read more here.

Atlantic City Tees Up ‘The Sandcastle’ for Future Team

Surf Stadium, aka “The Sandcastle,” former home of the Atlantic City Surf (Independent Professional, Can-Am League/Atlantic League), is undergoing continuous renovations as Atlantic City (NJ) plans for it’s future.  City officials hope to bring a baseball team back in the coming years.  Read more and view photos here.

Two Bidders for Atlantic City’s Bader Field

Two companies made bids for Bader Field on Thursday.  Legend Properties, based in Cherry Hill, and Bader Field Development LLC, located in Long Branch, were reportedly the only two to offer money for the former municipal airport adjacent to The Sandcastle, former home of the Atlantic City Surf (Independent Professional, Can-Am League/Atlantic League).  Read more and view map here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

The Sandcastle Hosting College Ball

Surf Stadium, aka The Sandcastle – the former home of the Atlantic City Surf (Independent Professional, Can-Am League/Atlantic League) – is now the home field for the Atlantic Cape Community College and Atlantic City High School baseball teams.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Baseball Back at The Sandcastle

The Atlantic Shore baseball team is hosting the Babe Ruth Mid-Atlantic Regional 13- to 15-year-old tournament at Surf Stadium (formerly known as “The Sandcastle”), the former home of the now-defunct indy pro Atlantic City Surf (Atlantic League/Can-Am League).  No lights, but the field looks great.  Read more and watch video here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Atlantic City Baseball Fans Hang Hopes on New Diamond League

In not-so-surprising news, Atlantic League CEO Frank Boulton said Thursday that his developing new short-season circuit — the indy pro Diamond League — has an interest in putting a team in Atlantic City (NJ).  That said, the city doesn’t appear to be rushing to the table, and 16-year-old Surf Stadium (akaThe Sandcastle) would need a few more fixes.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

The Sandcastle to be Renamed Surf Stadium

Signaling a new day for baseball in Atlantic City (NJ), the city council is expected to vote Wednesday to change the name of Sandcastle Stadium, former home of the indy pro Atlantic City Surf (Atlantic League/Can-Am League), to Surf Stadium.  Officals are also expected to award a contract to Georgia Golf Construction, Inc. to install new turf and improve the infield.  Read more here.