Rosenblatt Stadium may be going away after the end of the Omaha Royals season, but part of it will live on, as the Henry Doorly Zoo plans on preserving portions of the ballpark when it takes control of the property. Rosenblatt Stadium may be going away after the end of the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; […]
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Future of Astrodome: Three scenarios
The Houston Astrodome, which ushered in an era of indoor baseball after it opened in 1965, could end up being a park or a hotel, depending on the route taken by Harris County officials. The Houston Astrodome could be torn down, gutted or renovated under three scenarios presented by Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation […]
O-Royals unveil ballpark models, details
The Omaha Royals unveiled ballpark models yesterday, showing off the layout of the new Sarpy County ballpark slated to open in 2012. With a capacity of 8,000, the ballpark is slated to have some funky elements — including an outfield wall guaranteed to give visiting outfielders fits. The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) […]
Mequon approves new ballpark for college, Northwoods League teams
The $3.5-million ballpark will be built on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, located north of Milwaukee. The Mequon City Council has approved a $3.5 million ballpark on the Concordia University Wisconsin campus for the college baseball team and a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team. The university must still raise money for the project; […]
Connecticut could support MLB: study
A study from a University of Connecticut professor — using criteria not usually stressed in market-evaluation studies — says Connecticut is capable of supporting Major League Baseball, but no one, including the professor, thinks it will ever happen. A study from a University of Connecticut professor — using criteria not usually stressed in market-evaluation studies […]
Colts set to welcome millionth fan this weekend
The San Angelo Colts are set to welcome their millionth fan to Foster Field tomorrow night. The San Angelo Colts are set to welcome their millionth fan to Foster Field tomorrow night. The Colts sit just 2,305 fans away from reaching the one million mark. With the presentation of a new scoreboard and a typical […]
Scully to go on rare Eastern road trip, will call June 18 BoSox/Dodgers matchup
Vin Scully will make a rare trip east of Colorado to call the June 18 game at Fenway Park between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. Vin Scully will make a rare trip east of Colorado to call the June 18 game at Fenway Park between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red […]
Promotions Watch: Braves to hold first Alumni Weekend
The Atlanta Braves are dipping their collective toes into the past and hearkening back to the days of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium by bringing a distinguished group of former players for a weekend of festivities. The Atlanta Braves are dipping their collective toes into the past and hearkening back to the days of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium […]
Toddler struck by foul ball at Dodger Stadium; surgery required
A three-year-girl stuck by a foul ball during batting practice at Monday's Los Angeles Dodgers game successfully underwent surgery to repair a fractured skull. A three-year-girl stuck by a foul ball during batting practice at Monday's Los Angeles Dodgers game successfully underwent surgery to repair a fractured skull. Janelle Brisano was with her father at […]
It’s irresistable: Strasburg biggest story of year in baseball
He's not yet thrown a pitch in the majors, but he has towns clamoring for appearances and filled the stands in two minor-league stops this season. Tonight Stephen Strasburg makes his MLB debut with the Nats; we'll be watching via streaming media, and we guess you will be, too. He's not yet thrown a pitch […]
Redesigned Arena Digest now online
A self-serving plug for the redesigned Arena Digest. If you want to see what the next version of Ballpark Digest will look like, take a look at the new Arena Digest. A self-serving plug for the redesigned Arena Digest. If you want to see what the next version of Ballpark Digest will look like, take […]
New Northwoods League teams start strong
Both expansion teams in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League had strong openings at the gate. The two newest teams in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League — the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and the Willmar Stingers — had strong debuts, at least in the box office. The Rafters sold out the grandstand for their first game last night at […]
Rock Cats set attendance record
The New Britain Rock Cats set a franchise record for attendance over a three-day weekend series.The New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League set a new three-game weekend attendance record this weekend when 22,004 patrons passed through the New Britain Stadium turnstiles to watch the Rock Cats do baseball battle with the Binghamton Mets. […]