Monongalia County Ballpark Named ‘2015 Ballpark of the Year’

Monongalia County Ballpark in Granville (WV), home to the West Virginia University Mountaineers and the West Virginia Black Bears (Single-A, New York-Penn League) is the winner of the BaseballParks.com award for the 2015 Ballpark of the Year.  Read more here.  Read press release here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Monongalia County Ballpark (Granville, WV)

Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com recently visited Monongalia County Ballpark, the new home of the West Virginia Black Bears (Single-A, New York-Penn League) and West Virginia University Mountaineers (Big-12).  Mr. Mock’s comprehensive review covers the stadium’s development, design and construction, amenities, concessions, and overall fan experience.  Read more and view photos here.

Opening of New WVU, NYPL Ballpark Delayed

West Virginia officials, citing winter weather that slowed construction, will delay the opening of the new Monongalia County Ballpark under construction for the West Virginia University Mountaineers and West Virginia Black Bears (Single-A, New York-Penn League).  Originally set for March 17, officials are now aiming for an April 10 stadium debut.  Read more here.

Name-the-Team Contest Announced for New Morgantown Team

Morgantown Professional Baseball has announced a name-the-team contest for the relocating Single-A Jamestown Jammers (New York-Penn League), which will begin play at a new shared ballpark in Morgantown (WV) in 2015.  Fans have until Friday, Sept. 26 to make their submissions.  Submit names here.

 

Jammers to Morgantown (UPDATED)

As expected, the Single-A Jamestown Jammers (New York-Penn League) will reportedly be relocating to Morgantown (WV) and play at Monongalia County’s new baseball stadium being built for the West Virginia University Mountaineers.  Read more here.  Look for an indy pro or summer collegiate club to quickly fill the void at Russell Diethrick Park.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.  UPDATED:  View official release here.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Morgantown Ballpark

West Virginia University and the community held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for a new $16 million ballpark in Morgantown (WV) for the Mountaineers baseball team and possible Single-A New York-Penn League franchise.  The project is slated to open in time for the 2015 season.  Read more and view photo gallery here.

Morgantown Ballpark Groundbreaking Thursday

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new $16 million ballpark in Morgantown (WV) for the West Virginia University Mountaineers and possibly a minor-league baseball team is reportedly scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday.  Read more here.

New Morgantown Ballpark: Making It Happen

WVUsports.com baseball blogger John Antonik takes an interesting look at the ins and outs of securing the developing new ballpark in Morgantown (WV) for the West Virginia University Mountaineers baseball team and Single-A New York-Penn League franchise.  Read more here.  Thanks to Joe Mock for the link.

Legislature Approves Ballpark Bill in Special Session

Just when you think the proposed new ballpark in Morgantown (WV) for the West Virginia University Mountaineers and a Single-A New York-Penn League franchise is a no go, a special session of the state legislature makes it happen by approving the tax-increment financing (TIF) bill for the project.  Read more and view news clip here.

Officials Look to Special Session for Approval of TIF Bill for Ballpark

The hopes of a new baseball park for West Virginia University and a Single-A New York-Penn League club were dashed on Saturday night when the state legislature failed to act on the Morgantown Tax Increment Financing bill before the end of the regular session.  Proponents are now hoping for action during special session of the

Morgantown Ballpark Project Takes Next Steps

The West Virginia State Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would create a tax increment financing project (TIF) to help support construction of a new stadium in Morgantown for the West Virginia University Mountaineers baseball team and potentially a minor-league franchise.  The TIF plan must still be approved by the House and Governor.  Read more here.

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TIF Approved for Morgantown Ballpark

The Monongalia County (WV) Commission approved a tax-increment financing (TIF) plan Wednesday night to help support construction of a new stadium in Morgantown for the West Virginia University Mountaineers baseball team and potentially a minor-league franchise.  The TIF plan must still pass muster with the state legislature and state development office.  Read more here.

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TIF District Approved for Proposed Ballpark Location

The state of West Virginia has approved a tax-increment financing (TIF) district for University Town Centre in Morgantown, which is the targeted location for a proposed new $15 million ballpark for the West Virginia University (WVU) Mountaineers and possibly a minor-league baseball team.  Using TIF dollars to actually build the stadium still has to be approved.  Read more here.  Meanwhile, WVU

TIF a Go for Morgantown Ballpark

The Monongalia County Commissioners on Thursday approved the use of tax-increment financing (TIF) for a development project near University Town Centre that includes a new ballpark for the West Virginia University Mountaineers and a possible minor-league club.  Read more and view news clip here.