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Giants: Nothing would tempt us to give up Silicon Valley territory

Giants: Nothing would tempt us to give up Silicon Valley territory

San Francisco Giants ownership made one thing abundantly clear at this week's MLB owners meetings: they...

Lemurs successfully launch new ballpark

Lemurs successfully launch new ballpark

A big crowd of almost 6,000 was on hand last night to see the Laredo Lemurs (independent; American Ass...

Sally League All-Star game to feature unusual home-run derby: on a flight deck

Sally League All-Star game to feature unusual home-run derby: on a flight deck

When the Charleston RiverDogs host the 2012 South Atlantic League All-Star Game, the traditional home-run...

New Flyers owner to pay off Fullerton debt?

New Flyers owner to pay off Fullerton debt?

Cal State-Fullerton officials would welcome the Orange County Flyers back to Goodwin Field -- but only if...

Fort Myers Miracle set to welcome 2-millionth fan to ballpark

Fort Myers Miracle set to welcome 2-millionth fan to ballpark

The Fort Myers Miracle  (High Class A; Florida State League) are approaching a huge milestone: th...

Fort Myers Miracle set to welcome 2-millionth fan to ballpark

Fort Myers Miracle set to welcome 2-millionth fan to ballpark

The Fort Myers Miracle  (High Class A; Florida State League) are approaching a huge milestone: the team expects to welcome its 2-millionth fan to Hammond Stadium on Monday.

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Appalachian Power Park / West Virginia Power

Appalachian Power Park / West Virginia Power

Replacing venerable Watt Powell Park as the home of South Atlantic League baseball, Appalachian Power Park features a recessed playing field, a tiered picnic area and a large public plaza.

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Ricketts family political activity threatens to scuttle Cubs reno plans

Ricketts family political activity threatens to scuttle Cubs reno plans

The political activities of Joe Ricketts, part of the Chicago Cubs ownership and father of Tom Ricketts, could, but probably won't, kill city efforts to help the Cubs renovate Wrigley Field.

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Giants: Nothing would tempt us to give up Silicon Valley territory

Giants: Nothing would tempt us to give up Silicon Valley territory

San Francisco Giants ownership made one thing abundantly clear at this week's MLB owners meetings: they have no intention of ever giving up their territorial rights to Silicon Valley.

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Turner Field / Atlanta Braves

Turner Field / Atlanta Braves

It's not considered a prime example of the retro ballpark at work, but the Atlanta Braves have worked hard over the last 15 years to transform Turner Field from a bland, corporate ballpark to a place wher...

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Boomers, Rippers debut in Frontier League

Boomers, Rippers debut in Frontier League

The two newest teams in the independent Frontier League -- the Schaumburg Boomers and the London Rippers -- made their debuts last night, both on the road.

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Lemurs successfully launch new ballpark

Lemurs successfully launch new ballpark

A big crowd of almost 6,000 was on hand last night to see the Laredo Lemurs (independent; American Association) open their new ballpark, Uni-Trade Stadium.

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Preview: Uni-Trade Stadium / Laredo Lemurs

Preview: Uni-Trade Stadium / Laredo Lemurs

The new home of the Laredo Lemurs (independent; American Association) is slated to open for the 2012 season.

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Mallards pitch Kenosha on Simmons Field renovations

Mallards pitch Kenosha on Simmons Field renovations

Kenosha's Simmons Field could receive a facelift to the tune of a million dollars, as the owners of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) cast about for more Wisconsin markets.

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Duluth: We'll continue seeking state funds for Wade Stadium renovations

Duluth: We'll continue seeking state funds for Wade Stadium renovations

Duluth officials say they'll continue seeking state funds for a renovation of the WPA-era Wade Stadium, home of the Duluth Huskies (summer collegiate; Northwoods League).

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Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome / Minnesota Golden Gophers

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome / Minnesota Golden Gophers

Hailed as an engineering marvel when it opened in 1982 and abandoned by the Minnesota Twins for a spiffier Target Field, the Metrodome is still a functioning ballpark, hosting Golden Gopher baseball as well a...

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Seat-squatting NYPD cop/Mets fan arrested

Seat-squatting NYPD cop/Mets fan arrested

An off-duty New York Police Department cop was arrested for refusing to move after squatting in Citi Field seats during Wednesday's Reds/Mets game.

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Preferred site emerging for Wilmington ballpark?

Preferred site emerging for Wilmington ballpark?

A prominent Wilmington (N.C.) family may offer a large parcel of land off Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway  as the site of a new ballpark for an Atlanta Braves-owned Carolina League team.

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LA Coliseum teetering on edge of insolvency

LA Coliseum teetering on edge of insolvency

Iconic Los Angeles Coliseum, former home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is facing insolvency and could be handed over to the University of Southern California.

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