New Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan wants to see a new vision for the old Tiger Stadium site and will direct city staff to issue an RFP for redevelopment of the area. The plan is to preserve the historic playing field — albeit with smaller dimensions, according to Tom Lewand, the city’s new Executive of Jobs […]
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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 news in Bowie, Frederick
Two broadcaster moves to note: Adam Pohl is the new voice of the Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League), while Geoff Arnold replaces him as on the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) radio team. Arnold is also the new Broadcasting and Public Relations Manager for the Keys. In this role, Arnold will work […]
Tinker Field receives reprieve after community outrage
The demolition of Orlando’s Tinker Field is on hold, after politicos and community leaders expressed outrage that the historic facility was set to meet the wrecking ball with little notice. Mayor Buddy Dyer announced that plans to demolish the former home to spring training and Minor League Baseball in Orlando would be put on hold […]
Personnel news in Hickory, Rockford, Madison and Eau Claire
We have personnel news to report today from the Hickory Crawdads (Low Class A; Sally League), the Rockford Aviators (independent; Frontier League) and the Madison Mallards and Eau Claire Express (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). The Crawdads made several staff announcements today: Newcomers to Hickory include Promotions Director Pete Subsara, Head Groundskeeper Zach Van Voorhees, Group […]
Celebrating all the pioneers during Black History Month
Jackie Robinson is rightly revered as a pioneering figure in baseball’s integration. But he was not alone and, as Jesse Goldberg-Strassler notes, pioneers like Buck O’Neil and Emmett Ashford deserve recognition from baseball fans during Black History Month. In an AP story from March 18, 1962, titled innocently “Cubs Assign Coaches for Farm Clubs,” the […]
Movement to save Tinker Field emerges
A movement to save historic Tinker Field, the longtime home of spring training in Orlando, is afoot, as preservationists want to see it declared a landmark, with accompanying protections. The call to preserve Tinker Field comes from Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board, which oversees the management of historic properties for the city. Last week Mayor Buddy […]
Personnel moves in Pensacola, MiLB and Forest City
We have some personnel news to report today from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League), MiLB and the Forest City Owls (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). In Pensacola, Chuck Arnold is the new Sales Manager for the Blue Wahoos, with Michael Taylor the new Group Sales Executive and Courtney Griffith of Lawson Consulting […]
Elsewhere on August Publications: Feb. 6
At August Publications, we have more going on that just Ballpark Digest. Here’s your occasional summary of what’s going on at our other Websites, including Arena Digest and Yellowstone Insider. Arena Digest: Arizona Coyotes rebranding hits trademark issueThe rebranding of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes has been hit with what will probably be a small road […]
Astrodome awarded historic designation –but it probably won’t change anything
The Houston Astrodome has been added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, a designation that probably won’t affect its fate. The Register doesn’t carry any specific protections: Harris County can certainly go ahead and tear down the Astrodome if commissioners sees fit. But designation does carry some financial rewards […]
Preserve Civic Stadium, says local school board superintendent
Civic Stadium would be saved — for now — under a recommendation from Eugene School District Superintendent Sheldon Berman to sell the historic ballpark to the city, instead of an entity seeking to tear down the facility. Berman’s logic is simple: the city is offering the most money up front for the 10-acre lot owned […]
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, […]
Personnel moves in Winston-Salem
Some personnel news to report: The Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) and their sister company Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services have announced four moves within their front-office teams. Within the club’s sales department, Darren Hill is now the Director of Business Development, and Russell Parmele has become the Director of Group Sales. Corey […]