It sounds like the city of Richmond and the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) are making serious progress on a new-ballpark plan, though some major decisions are still in the offing. When Lou DiBella and crew moved the team from Norwich, the assumption was that a new-ballpark plan could be worked out rather […]
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SeaWolves, city spar over new batting tunnel
It may not sound like a big deal to fans, but something like this is increasingly important to teams and leagues: the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) and the city are sparring over what league president Joe McEacharn calls “unacceptable.” The issue: when the city renovated Erie Insurance Arena, it removed the exiting batting […]
Good day for the Curve: trifecta of hits
It was a good day for the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) yesterday: an attendance record was set as the Curve prevailed against parent Pittsburgh, the team’s PDC was extended, and the ballpark will host an All-Star Game. First: the exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday drew 10,116 fans, a record attendance at […]
Mandalay, PSC exploring Ottawa
A rather breathless and inaccurate report in the Ottawa Citizen has some locals excited about the possible return of pro baseball to the Canadian capital. The report, which you can read here, has one central fact correct: Mandalay Baseball Properties and Professional Sports Catering officials did indeed visit Ottawa Stadium near the beginning of the […]
Fightin Phils to give away FirstEnergy Stadium — for a day
Nice promo: The Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) are giving away their home, FirstEnergy Stadium, to a lucky fan buying ducats on the first day of single-game ticket sales this Wednesday, Feb. 13. Any Fightin Phils fan that purchases a ticket on Wednesday, February 13 will be automatically entered to “Win FirstEnergy Stadium […]
Capitales to honor two institutions in 2013
The Quebec Capitales (independent; Can-Am League) will mark two anniversaries in 2013: the team’s 15th anniversary and the 75th anniversary of Municipal Stadium. The Capitales were a founding member of what would become the independent Can-Am League, taking up residence at one of baseball’s grand facilities: Stade Municipal, or Municipal Stadium, opened in 1938 and […]
SeaWolves promo: Don’t Give Up the Ship
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) unveilied an interesting commemorative jersey for the 2013 season, as a tie-in for the annual Tall Ships Festival. The event is after the season, but the SeaWolves are wearing the jerseys on on July 12. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Flagship Niagara League organization. —- Share […]
Barons begin construction of HD videoboard
The construction of Regions Field continues, reports the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), with today’s highlight the beginning of construction of the ballpark’s new high-def videoboard. We’re looking forward to seeing the new ballpark this coming season. So are the local citizens, apparently, as the ballpark is already attracting lots of attention from both […]
New owner launches Aeros signage upgrades
Ken Babby will be making an immediate impact on Canal Park for Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) fans, as the team announces a privately funded $1.65-million HD videoboard project for the 2013 season. The project includes the installation of the largest videoboard in Double-A baseball, and one of the five largest in all of […]
Trenton Thunder unveil ballpark videoboard updates
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) are upgrading the scoreboard at Arm & Hammer Park for the 2013 season, with a state-of-the-art multimedia videoboard project on tap. Once installed, the project, which includes the addition of a 21’ x 68’ high density screen in right field, a new 20′ x 16′ display in left […]
Sea Dogs, Red Sox extend affiliation to 2018
The Boston Red Sox and the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season, in a deal announced tonight. Red Sox Director of Player Development Ben Crockett and Sea Dogs Chairman Bill Burke made the announcement. The Sea Dogs and Red Sox last extended the affiliation in […]
Richmond, Flying Squirrels meet once again to discuss new ballpark
More talk, but at least both sides say it was productive: Richmond officials and the braintrust from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) had what was described by both sides as a productive discussion of a new ballpark. The meeting, held last Friday, hashed out the issues facing the team in its pursuit […]
Burham to Richmond, Verillo to Albuquerque
Two familiar names in the Minor League Baseball world are moving to new positions: Jay Burnham joins the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) broadcast team, while Laura Verillo is the new PR director for the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Burnham, a 10-year veteran of minor league broadcasting, will join Squirrels’ […]