Worcester Red Sox Sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, New Management Takes Over

“Worcester Red Sox Sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, New Management Takes Over”

WORCESTER, Mass. — The Worcester Red Sox will soon be under new management.

The Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox has officially been sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a company that owns and operates select minor league clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball, WooSox officials announced in a news release.

While DBH is purchasing the majority of shares of the WooSox, local leaders Ralph Crowley, Larry Lucchino, and Jim Skeffington Jr. will remain in the group.

Despite the sale, the ball club will continue to play its games at Polar Park under the continued leadership of Lucchino as Chairman, Dr. Charles Steinberg as President, Dan Rea as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Business and Real Estate, and the current front office staff, according to team officials.

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In a statement addressing the sale, Lucchino said, “There is no organization more committed to Minor League Baseball than Diamond Baseball Holdings, and we welcome Pat Battle, Peter Freund, and this organization to our city. There is no local business leader more invested in Worcester and in Polar Park than Ralph Crowley, and we are pleased that he is part of the ownership group. Jim Skeffington’s late father and I set out to keep the Boston Red Sox’ Triple-A club in New England, and in good hands, and I trust that Pat and Peter will be excellent stewards.”

Pat Battle and Peter Freund, Executive Chairman and CEO of DBH, added, “We are thrilled to add the WooSox to the DBH family, our third Red Sox affiliate and a transformational Triple-A franchise for both Minor League Baseball and the City of Worcester.”

The WooSox moved to Worcester in 2021 from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and Polar Park was voted “Best Ballpark in Triple-A Baseball” in Ballpark Digest in 2023.

The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

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Worcester Red Sox Sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings

WORCESTER, Mass. — The Worcester Red Sox, also known as the WooSox, have announced that they will be under new management. Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a company that owns and operates select minor league clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball, has officially purchased the majority of shares of the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

Despite the sale, the WooSox will continue to play their games at Polar Park, the team’s home stadium. The current leadership team, including Chairman Larry Lucchino, President Dr. Charles Steinberg, and General Manager Dan Rea, will remain in their positions. Lucchino expressed his enthusiasm for the new ownership group, stating, “There is no organization more committed to Minor League Baseball than Diamond Baseball Holdings, and we welcome Pat Battle, Peter Freund, and this organization to our city.”

DBH’s Executive Chairman, Pat Battle, and CEO, Peter Freund, expressed their excitement about adding the WooSox to their portfolio. They described the team as a “transformational Triple-A franchise for both Minor League Baseball and the City of Worcester.”

The WooSox moved to Worcester in 2021 from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and have quickly become a beloved part of the community. Polar Park, their state-of-the-art stadium, was voted “Best Ballpark in Triple-A Baseball” by Ballpark Digest in 2023. The team’s success on and off the field has solidified its place in the hearts of Worcester residents.

Local business leaders Ralph Crowley, Larry Lucchino, and Jim Skeffington Jr. will retain their positions in the ownership group, ensuring that Worcester remains an integral part of the team’s identity. Lucchino expressed his confidence in the new owners, saying, “Jim Skeffington’s late father and I set out to keep the Boston Red Sox’ Triple-A club in New England, and in good hands, and I trust that Pat and Peter will be excellent stewards.”

The sale of the team is expected to be completed before the end of the year, allowing the WooSox and their new owners to prepare for the upcoming season.

The Worcester Red Sox have quickly become a beloved part of the Worcester community, and the sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings ensures that the team will continue to thrive. With a dedicated ownership group and a state-of-the-art stadium, the WooSox are poised for success both on and off the field. Worcester residents can look forward to many more exciting seasons of baseball at Polar Park under the leadership of DBH..

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