We have another set of new alternative logos from the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association) for the 2014 season. The logos will be used in all marketing efforts, on player baseball hats and merchandise. The Canaries website will also be given an updated look with the logos in early May. “We are excited to […]
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Replacements to make hometown return at Midway Stadium
This may be more about our youth than yours, but this is still big news: The Replacements will be playing their first hometown gig since 1991, when the band headlines this summer at Midway Stadium. The home of the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will host the Mats on Saturday, September 13, 2014. The […]
Ferguson new GM of Sioux Falls Canaries
We have a new GM for the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association): VP of Sales Matt Ferguson has been promoted. Ferguson began his career with the Canaries in 2010 as a sales executive and was promoted to director of ticket sales in 2012. In 2013, Ferguson was named vice president of sales, a position […]
Work begins on Joplin ballpark upgrades
Three houses are being demolished to make way for a parking lot, as work on Joe Becker Stadium upgrades begins for the arrival of an independent American Association team in 2015. WLD Suarez Baseball, owners of the former El Paso Diablos, has a deal with the city to prep Joe Becker Stadium for the pro […]
Personnel news in Lincoln, Joliet
Some personnel news to end the week: Mark Vasko returns to the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League), while Steve Zoucha is new director of sales for the Lincoln Saltdogs (independent; American Association). Vasko returns to the Slammers as Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the upcoming season. Vasko was the radio voice for the […]
Salvi Sports, Viano honored by Pitch and Hit Club
Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) and Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) Owner Pat Salvi and President/General Manager Andy Viano were honored by the Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago at its annual Awards Banquet. Salvi Sports Enterprises, the parent company for both the Boomers and the RailCats, was honored with the 2014 Organization of […]
Personnel moves in Frisco, Lincoln and Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), Lincoln SaltDogs (independent; American Association) and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). New on the RoughRiders broadcast team this season: Chris Vosters, joining Alex Vispoli, the Voice of the RoughRiders, in delivering the play-by-play of Frisco games throughout the season, […]
New Saints ballpark renderings posted
We have some new renderings for the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) Lowertown ballpark, set to open in 2015. Nothing too shocking here: the new renderings show views from the club and suite areas. The photo aboive shows the action in a suite. The main group room on the club level. The view from […]
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium renovations debated
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium could be renovated with city backing, as Wichita officials are looking at an expansion of the National Baseball Congress in coming years. Lawrence-Dumont Stadium is also home of the Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association), but the renovations aren’t being discussed in the context of pro ball; rather, the city is looking at changes […]
Personnel moves in Gary, Acadiana
Some personnel news to report in the front offices of the Gary-SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) and the Acadiana Csne Cutters (summer collegiate; Texas Collegiate League). David Kay joins the RailCats as Assistant General Manager and Director of Tickets for the 2014 season. This will be David’s 9th season working in professional baseball. He most […]
Meet Julie Snow, Saints ballpark architect
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are going with an interesting design team for their new Lowertown ballpark, with local architect Julie Snow designing the public spaces in the facility. Finance and Commerce interviewed Snow, whose background is not in sports architecture, but rather in design services of all sorts, including architecture, interior design […]
Joplin approves American Association ballpark investment
The city of Joplin will spend $4 million on upgrades to Joe Becker Stadium for an independent American Association team, drawing on reserves and issuing $1.8 million in new debt. WLD Suarez Baseball LLC, which owned the El Paso Diablos (independent; American Association), pitched city officials on a $9.3 million ballpark upgrade that would add […]
Public hearing planned on Joplin ballpark funding
Proposed public funding of Joplin’s Joe Becker Stadium renovations for an independent American Association team will be debated at a public hearing next Monday. The proposal calls for $9.3 million in upgrades to the surrounding area and the historic ballpark, which once hosted Minor League Baseball. The city would pay for $4 million in improvements, […]