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Pelicans retain Legends to shop ballpark naming rights

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:55:47 +0000

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) have retained Legends Sales and Marketing (LSM) to exclusively sell the naming rights to Pelicans Ballpark, as well as develop and identify new sponsorship opportunities and partners for the club.

AWBL goes dark for 2013

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:20 +0000

The independent American West Baseball League will go dark in 2013, with CEO Michael Cummings resigning and Sean Smock assigned to pick up the pieces for 2014.

El Paso ballpark lawsuit dismissed; groundbreaking set for Thursday

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:50:39 +0000

A lawsuit against El Paso city employees alleging misconduct regarding the financing of a new El Paso ballpark was dismissed yesterday; meanwhile, the official groundbreaking of the Triple-A facility will take place Thursday.

MiLB hits $54M in licensed sales -- third-highest ever

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:16 +0000

Last season was a good one for Minor League Baseball's national Licensing Program, which generated an estimated $54 million in sales of licensed merchandise in 2012 -- the third-highest amount ever.

Madison Mallards unveil new ticket office

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:16:57 +0000

Another improvement at Warner Park: The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled a new ticket office at the Duck Pond.

Worst. Bobblehead. Ever.

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:12:30 +0000

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We can definitively say this Barry Zito bobblehead issued by the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) won't win any awards this season.

Newest development plan for Tiger Stadium site: Urban Café Detroit

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:35 +0000

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The latest redevelopment plan for the old Tiger Stadium site: Urban Café Detroit, an entertainment complex featuring a hotel, restaurant and other services.

Parkersburg to study ballpark feasibility

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:02 +0000

Economic-development officials in Parkersburg (W. Va.) have commissioned AECOM to study the financial feasibility of a new ballpark.

End of the line for Space Coast Stadium?

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:51:43 +0000

The inevitable departure of the Washington Nationals and the ballpark's relatively isolated position could mean the end of Space Coast Stadium, as Brevard County officials struggle with the future of the facility.

Astros to buy Corpus Christi Hooks

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:32:08 +0000

After naming Reid Ryan as president of the Houston Astros, owner Jim Crane added another Ryan-related asset to his portfolio with the purchase of the Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League).