Throwing in the Minor-League Towel in Winchester?

With progress being made in Hagerstown (MD) to build a new ballpark for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League), folks in Winchster (VA) seem resigned the the reality that the Suns may be staying put.  Read more here.  Thanks to several of our readers for sharing the link.

Winchester Council Rejects Land Transfer for Ballpark

Bowing to public pressure, the Winchester (VA) City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to reject a proposal to transfer 7.9 acres of park land to the local redevelopment agency for a new ballpark for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League).  This puts the project in serious jeopardy and gives officials in Hagerstown and Washington County (MD) a little breathing room to

Critical Ballpark Vote Tonight in Winchester

The Winchester (VA) City Council is scheduled to vote tonight whether or not to approve a transfer of 7.9 acres of park land for a new ballpark for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League).  Officials in Hagerstown and Washington County (MD) will obviously be watching closely, as a negative vote could give the current host city a little breathing room to come up with a ballpark solution.  Read more here.

Ballpark Hearing Tomorrow, Opponents Circulate Petition

The Winchester (VA) City Council will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, March 13, to discuss the proposed new ballpark for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League).  In the meantime, there is an anti-ballpark petition being circulated in the community.  Read more here.  You’ll notice we had to comment.

New Hagerstown Ballpark Pitched as Downtown Renewal Project

In his State of the City address on Tuesday, Hagerstown (MD) Mayor Robert E. Bruchey II cited the construction of a new downtown baseball stadium for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) as a catalyst project to help revitalize Hagerstown’s urban center.  Read more and view aerial footprint here.

Winchester Holds Hearing on Ballpark Proposal

The Winchester (VA) City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday night to discuss a proposal to build a new ballpark for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) at Jim Barnett Park.  Reportedly “more than 15 residents” showed up to voice opposition to the plan.  Whether this was a vocal few or not, remains to be seen.  Read more here.

Hagerstown Targets Two Sites for Possible New Ballpark

Winchester (VA) is gunning to steal the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League) from their current western Maryland home, but Hagerstown, obviously caught off guard, isn’t ready to throw in the towel.  City officials are exploring at least two locations, including one downtown, to build a new baseball stadium for the team.  Read more here.

Hagerstown Scrambles to Save Suns

Hagerstown (MD) officials have been in talks with the Maryland Stadium Authority to seek advice about renovating Municipal Stadium or building a new ballpark for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League).  As you know, Winchester (VA) is trying to lure the team away.  Read more here.

Hagerstown Considers Funding Ballpark Study

The City of Hagerstown (MD) and Washington County are considering funding a feasbility of study for renovating Municipal Stadium, home of the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League), or building a new park elsewhere.  As you know, the Suns have been talking with Winchester (VA) about relocating to a potential new park there, which has obviously lit a fire under Hagerstown.  Read more here.

Winchester EDA Seeks Land for New MiLB Ballpark

The Winchester (VA) Economic Development Agency is seeking 12-acres of land in Jim Barnett Park from the city for a new baseball stadium for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League).  The Suns are reportedly in discussions with the city about possible relocation.  Winchester is less than one hour south of Hagerstown (MD).  Read more and view aerial map here.