We have some more information on venues and timing of the 2013 World Baseball Classic, the tourney held during spring training, with games set for Chase Field, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and Marlins Park. Our sister site, Spring Training Online, has all the details. The new info there: date and overseas venues in […]
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Southern Maryland lands 2013 Atlantic League ASG
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and Regency Furniture Stadium are hosting the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star Game on July 10, 2013, as the Liberty Division and the Freedom Division clash. “It is truly an honor for the Blue Crabs and the Southern Maryland community to be hosting this event,” said Blue Crabs President Keith Lupton. “The […]
State bonds approved for Cards’ Ballpark Village; construction begins in November
The Ballpark Village development from the St. Louis Cardinals, to be located next to Busch Stadium, is a go after the Missouri Development Finance Board approved $17 million in tax incentives. The board’s vote, taken this morning, was 11-1. Construction will begin in November, as the rest of the financing of the $89-million project is all […]
Rangers planning $10M in ballpark upgrades
The Texas Rangers are planning $10 million in ballpark upgrades at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for 2013, including new seating closer to the field and enhanced concessions behind home plate. The backstop would be moved closer to the field and a row of premium seating added. In addition, concessions behind home plate would be enhanced and expanded. […]
First spring-training schedule posted
Our sister site, Spring Training Online, has posted the first tentative schedule for 2013: the home slate for the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium. You can view the schedule here. Spring training will be a slightly longer affair in 2013: games will be starting a little earlier and run through the end of March. You […]
Construction to begin this month on Fox Cities Stadium improvements
A renovation of Fox Citiies Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low Class A; Midwest League), will begin soon in anticipation of the 2013 season. The improvements were slated to begin now, but have been delayed by the team’s participation in the Midwest League playoffs. Six suites, a banquet area and club seating would […]
Mets to post $23M loss: report
The New York Mets should post a $23 million loss this season — about a third of the loss posted in 2011, reports the New York Post. The team is also expected to post a $15-million loss in 2013, the newspaper reports. There are losses, and then there are losses, depending on whether you’re looking […]
Japan to participate in 2013 WBC
Japan will field a team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic after player reps and Major League Baseball officials agreed on a new revenue split. The issue: Japanese players wanted more of the proceeds of the tourney. In the past MLB has collected all revenues and distributed them to participating team; Japanese players had received […]
Yankees returning to WCBS for 2013
New York Yankees radio broadcasts will continue at WCBS 880 in 2013, with John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman expected to return to the booth. WCBS 880 provides nighttime coverage to more than 30 states, will carry all regular and postseason games, as well as broadcast select spring training contests. WCBS 880 has been the team’s […]
Small crowd sees Tornadoes’ last home game
We’re not ready to write off the Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League), but many in an announced crowd of 546 in attendance for the home closer last night are. Owner Todd Breighner says the team has a positive balance sheet and cash flow, so any talk of bankruptcy is premature. Still, it’s not out of the […]
Hagerstown: Construction of new ballpark could begin next spring
Construction on a new downtown ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) could begin as early as spring 2013 if things come together, according to a progress report issued by Hagerstown. Here’s the fuil press release: The City of Hagerstown is continuing its efforts to create a significant downtown revitalization project featuring […]
New Britain to host 2013 Eastern League All-Star Game
The New Britain Rock Cats are hosting the 2013 Eastern League All-Star Game on July 10 at New Britain Stadium. The two-day All-Star festivities will also include additional community events beginning on July 9 and continuing through July 10. “We are extremely honored that the Eastern League has chosen the Rock Cats to host the […]
Crane: We’re still evaluating ballpark changes for 2013
It’s been a pretty miserable year for the Houston Astros, but owner Jim Crane says fans should appreciate changes for 2013, including new uniforms and possible ballpark changes. Some of the changes are final; some are not. Uniform changes have been submitted to Major League Baseball for approval — which, barring something extraordinary, should appear […]