Though it was inevitable the Down East Wood Ducks (Single-A; Carolina League) would be leaving Grainger Stadium by 2025, the city is bracing for yet another loss of affiliated ball and planning a future for baseball. (more…)
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Wood Ducks, Kinston at Odds Over Grainger Stadium Scoreboard
Concerns over the current scoreboard at Grainger Stadium remain unresolved, as a funding request from the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) for a replacement has been tabled twice by Kinston officials. (more…)
Grainger Stadium Slated for Upgrades
Highlighted by a new hospitality deck, the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) are slated to debut some new features at Grainger Stadium in 2018. (more…)
Down East Wood Ducks / Grainger Stadium
Over the years, Grainger Stadium has retained its status as a classic ballpark while simultaneously offering a comfortable experience for today’s fans. This trait has been evident over its history, and is as apparent as ever after the arrival of the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Down East Wood Ducks Arrive at Grainger Stadium
Monday marked the return of professional baseball to Grainger Stadium, as the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) played their home opener. (more…)
Grainger Stadium Upgrades Pushed Back to 2018
Improvements to Grainger Stadium, set to host a new Carolina League team owned by the Texas Rangers in 2017, were mostly pushed back to 2018 due to a lack of acceptable bids and delays caused by Hurricane Matthew. (more…)
Rangers Finalize Kinston Purchase
This news was inevitable, but the Texas Rangers have finalized their purchase of the new High-A Carolina League franchise in Kinston. (more…)
Upgrades Approved for Grainger Stadium
With the Texas Rangers bringing a Carolina League to town in 2017, Kinston officials have approved $1.65 million in upgrades to Grainger Stadium for 2017 and 2018. (more…)
Kinston Reveals Name The Team Finalists
Voting on a name for the new Kinston Carolina League franchise is underway, as the Texas Rangers have revealed five finalists. (more…)
Excitement Builds in Kinston
Minor League Baseball is returning to Grainger Stadium and, if early reactions are any indication, Kinston is elated about its new team. (more…)
Upgrades Considered for Grainger Stadium
As part of a package of budget items, Kinston, NC officials are eyeing upgrades to Grainger Stadium‘s field and lighting, which could be put to use by a new Carolina League franchise. (more…)
K-Tribe season lingers on
The last season for the Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) — this iteration, at least — will linger on through the weekend, as the team is competing in the league’s Mills Cup Championship Series. The team was sold in the last offseason to Steve Bryant and crew, who will move the franchise to […]
O’Conner: We’re working to return pro ball to Kinston
The Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) may be moving to Zebulon after the end of the season, but MiLB President Pat O’Conner and team owner Cam McRae say they’re working to bring in a replacement team, perhaps as early as next season. Kinston is one of the those markets you want to love […]