At 50 years old, RFK Stadium — the first major multiuse facility to open in the 1960s as the home of the Washington Senators — may not live to see another 50, as District of Columbia officials debate its future. The facility is home to MLS’s DC United and was home to the Washington Nationals […]
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More legal silliness in Charlotte
Jerry Reese, who failed in five previous lawsuits to stop the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) from building a new ballpark, is back in court a sixth time — and seeks the same outcome. Reese, whose lawsuits were tossed early in the proceedings, is now arguing a lease extension signed between the team and […]
PSC adds Oklahoma City to portfolio
Professional Sports Catering, in conjunction with Mandalay Baseball Properties, will manage the food and beverage operation at RedHawks Field at Bricktown, home of the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). “We believe great food and outstanding customer service play a vital role in the overall fan experience at the ballpark,” said Tom Dickson, […]
Researching ballpark sites in Nashville
There’s another run at a new Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark, as Populous is hired by Metro to determine the best sites in Davidson County for a new facility. If this sounds familiar, it is: the previous owners of the Sounds retained Populous to come up with a ballpark plan. The result […]
Detroit spurns Chevy offer to maintain Tiger Stadium field
Chevrolet employees have volunteered to maintain the old Tiger Stadium playing field for use by youth baseball teams, but the offer was spurned by the Detroit Economic Growth Corp., where officials want to keep the property open for a future big-box retailer. Detroit, interestingly, is in somewhat of an economic renaissance of sorts: after property […]
Labatt Park named Canada’s favorite ballpark
In a contest tallying over 19,000 votes, London’s Labatt Park was named Canada’s favorite ballpark by Baseball Canada, beating out Thunder Bay’s Port Arthur Stadium in the finals. Labatt Park, one of the oldest ballparks still in existence, has been home to professional, semipro and independent teams over the years. “Baseball Canada congratulates Labatt Park […]
Now Hiring: Director of Group Ticket Sales
The Madison Mallards of the Northwoods League are looking for a growing leader to serve as its new Director of Group Ticket Sales. The Mallards hold every national attendance record for summer collegiate baseball averaging 6,278 fans per game in 2011. Located in the vibrant college town of Madison, Wisconsin, the Mallards are looking for […]
Choosing Canada’s favorite ballpark
Baseball Canada is running an interesting contest to choose the country’s favorite ballpark. The finalists: London’s Labatt Park and Thunder Bay’s Port Arthur Stadium. We’re very familiar with Port Arthur Stadium, having attended a slew of Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks (independent; Northern League) and Thunder Bay Border Cats (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) games over the […]
Schlough interim prez of San Jose Giants
Bill Schlough, a technology specialist with the San Francisco Giants, is the interim president of the San Jose Giants (High Class A; California League) and will split his time between the two teams. Schlough replaces Jim Weyermann, who resigned in July. He’ll serve as president until a permanent replacement is named. Schlough was senior vice […]
Professional Sports Catering adds Laredo to portfolio
Professional Sports Catering is adding a new team to the company’s lineup of customers, as the firm will manage the food and beverage operation at the new home of the Laredo Lemurs (independent; American Association). “We are pleased to partner with the Lemurs,” said Tom Dickson, CEO of PSC. “The new Laredo ballpark is going […]
Missoula closes on purchase of Osprey home
The Missoula City Council is buying Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, the home of the Missoula Osprey (rookie; Pioneer League) for $3.55 million, bailing out the nonprofit Play Ball Missoula and providing a solid base for the ballpark’s future. The city is using $2 million in city redevelopment funds and issuing $1.55 million in new […]
Windy City fetes millionth fan
The Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) honored the millionth fan in team history, Karen Kenny of Tinley Park, with a grand time at Standard Bank Stadium. Kenny was given a crown, sash, flowers, and a plaque, and her group of 14 were treated to free food and drink in te team’s Party Box; she also […]
Canad Inns Stadium to be torn down next year
The former home of the Winnipeg Whips (Class AAA; International League) and the Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) is slated to be torn down next year after the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers move to a new stadium. As a baseball venue, Canad Inns Stadium — the former Winnipeg Stadium — was always lacking, with a […]