Not waiting to have its spring-training tenants complain about the state of facilities, the city of Peoria is planning some $21 million in improvements to Peoria Stadium and its training facilities. Not waiting to have its spring-training tenants complain about the state of facilities, the city of Peoria is planning some $21 million in improvements […]
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Biscuits set to welcome 2-million fan tonight
The Montgomery Biscuits will reach a significant milestone in team history: the 2-millionth fan to attend a Biscuits game will be feted tonight. Tonight the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) will welcome the two-millionth fan to walk through the Riverwalk Stadium gates. The lucky fan will be showered with confetti and balloons, and will […]
Escondido: Show us some money, Padres
Despite a series of meetings between Escondido (Cal.) officials and reps from the San Diego Padres, the two sides failed to reach a Memorandum of Understanding to negotiate a new-ballpark plan for the Portland Beavers, as some Escondido officials question the wisdom of laying off city workers and then spending $90 million on a new […]
City of Palms Park site pitched as natatorium location
The land under City of Palms Park, slated to serve one more season as the spring home of the Boston Red Sox, could become the site of a natatorium if the National Swimming Center Corp. can raise funds. City of Palms Park, slated to serve one more season as the spring home of the Boston […]
Escondido in, San Marcos out of Bevos ballpark mix
Cal State San Marcos is out of the running to land Portland Beavers after numbers didn’t work out for new ballpark; instead, the San Diego Padres have approached the city of Escondido to totally fund a new $45 million ballpark. Cal State San Marcos is out of the running to land Portland Beavers after numbers […]
Creditors raise more objections to Rangers sale; judge to hear new arguments today
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge D. Michael Lynn heard more objections from creditors regarding the sale of the Texas Rangers to Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan; meanwhile, potential bidders seek more time to arrange financing. The courtroom drama regarding the sale of the Texas Rangers continues, as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge D. Michael Lynn heard more objections from […]
Promotions Watch: Thunder to offer sick note to next week’s matinee
Recognizing that the cure for the summer blahs is a day at the ballpark, the Trenton Thunder are offering fans showing up for next week’s matinee an official excused absence from work. Whether your boss accepts the “official” note is up to them, of course. Fans attending the noon Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) […]
Ramapo puts off initial vote on new-ballpark funding
A initial vote on funding for a new Ramapo Can-Am Association ballpark has been put off, as councilors are hesitant in approving millions in spending before a fall referendum. The first round of funding, $5.8 million, would buy the land and prepare the land for the ballpark. It’s billed as a bond anticipatory note, to […]
New Sugar Land franchise launches name-the-team competition
A much-vaunted tradition in minor-league baseball is underway in Sugar Land, Texas: the owners of the new Atlantic League franchise is asking fans to submit ideas for a team name. A much-vaunted tradition in minor-league baseball is underway in Sugar Land, Texas: the owners of the new independent Atlantic League franchise is asking fans to […]
Express offers concessions via smartphone
Tired of long lines at ballpark concessions stands? The Round Rock Express are instituting a Bypass Lane at the Dell Diamond so fans can order items on their smartphones and skip the lines. Ryan-Sanders Baseball and the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced the introduction of the Bypass Lane at the Dell […]
Yuma Scorpions missing payroll, looking at move
Players with the GBL’s Yuma Scorpions have not been paid since early June, and the league is openly looking for a new home for what was once one of the leading teams in the circuit. Players with the Yuma Scorpions (independent; Golden Baseball League) have not been paid since early June, and the league is […]
Mystery groups still pursuing Bevos for El Paso
Two mystery groups are still looking at buying the Portland Beavers and moving the team to El Paso, but ballpark issues will probably prevent the move of the PCL team to Texas — at least the way things stand right now. As first reported on Ballpark Digest, two groups are exploring a possible purchase of […]
Panama City making play for minor-league ball
Reps from the city on Florida’s panhandle have reached out to the ownership of Huntsville Stars about a new ballpark in the rapidly growing municipality. Reps from Panama City, located on Florida’s panhandle, have reached out to the ownership of Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) about a new ballpark in the rapidly growing municipality. […]