As discussions over the redevelopment of a former foundry site for a Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark continue, Hardball Capital CEO Jason Freier is weighing in on the possibility of a project. (more…)
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New Lookouts Ballpark Could be an Option for Foundry Site
A new Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark could be an option for the proposed redevelopment of a former foundry site. (more…)
Freier: New Lookouts Ballpark Could Be “Win, Win, Win”
After opening new ballparks in Fort Wayne and Columbia to wide acclaim and a measurable economic impact, Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier may be setting his sights on another new facility — this one for the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Lookouts to Install New LED Videoboard
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) have announced plans to install a new videoboard at AT&T Field for the upcoming season. At 34’9 wide across by 16’9 high this 15mm pixel display will be nearly three times as large as the existing 16’ wide x 12’ high board. (more…)
Freier Discusses Status of AT&T Field
After two seasons at the helm of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), Hardball Capital CEO Jason Freier is discussing the future of AT&T Field and whether a new ballpark is on the horizon. (more…)
AT&T Field to have Refreshed Look in 2016
As one of the many Minor League Baseball teams sporting new uniforms this season, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) are mixing things up. That new look—which blends the team’s classic logo with a sleek, modern concept—will extend to AT&T Field, a ballpark that continues to be refreshed. (more…)
Freier: More AT&T Field upgrades in 2016
With the first year of his ownership of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) deemed a success, Jason Freier is looking at more changes to AT&T Field in 2016 while also mulling the obvious issue: a new ballpark. (more…)
Lookouts unveil 2015 changes, ballpark upgrades
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) showcased a new Presenting Partner — FSG Bank — and unveiled upgrades to AT&T Field for the 2015 season in the first big announcement by new owners. (more…)
Lookouts to unveil 2015 changes
With a new ownership group in place, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) will be unveiling upgrades to AT&T Field on Thursday. (more…)
Changes on tap in Chattanooga?
Atlanta businessman John Woods has signed a letter of intent to buy the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), with Hardball Capital‘s Jason Freier acting as a consultant to the deal. The Lookouts are owned by Frank Burke, Charles Eshbach and the estate of the late Dan Burke. It’s not clear whether the sale of the […]
Lookouts to host 2014 Southern League All-Star Game
We’ll be there: the Chattanooga Lookouts are hosting the 38th annual 2014 Southern League All-Star Game at AT&T Field on Tuesday, June 17. This is the first time the Lookouts have hosted the event since 2004. This year’s midsummer classic is just the centerpiece of a two day event that also includes the Home Run […]
Why aren’t more MiLB teams changing hands?
Despite a healthy number of Minor League Baseball teams on the market, we’re not seeing many franchise sales these days. Why are things moving so slowly? We asked around — to owners, potential owners and brokers — to see why potentially attractive franchises openly and discreetly on the market were still for sale. Some of […]
Burke, Vickers cited by Southern League
Frank Burke, President/GM of the Chattanooga Lookouts, and Marla Terranova Vickers, GM of the Montgomery Biscuits, were honored today by the Southern League for their 2011 accomplishments. Vickers was named the league’s Woman of Excellence, as voted upon by the league’s general managers. Burke was named Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, as voted upon […]