The New York Mets could diversity with a purchase of the hockey franchise and enter the increasingly crowded world of New York City area arenas. Newsday is reporting that New York Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon met with New York Islanders Charles Wang about moving the NHL franchise to a new potential arena next […]
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Promotions Watch: Spikes to play “what-if” game this season
The State College Spikes will bring back some of the proposed team nicknames — like the Coalys and the Haymakers — and ask fans to choose a team name other than Spikes, culminating in an August game where the team will take the field with the alternative moniker. Can you imagine marketing a name like […]
MLB moves Jays-Phillies series because of political concerns
The upcoming G20 Summit in Toronto's Metro Convention Center — just down the street from Rogers Centre — is forcing MLB to move the June 25-27 Blue Jays/Phillies series to Citizens Bank Park. The upcoming G20 Summit in Toronto's Metro Convention Center — just down the street from Rogers Centre — is forcing MLB to […]
Potential new player emerges in Rays ballpark battle
The Tampa Sports Authority, which already owns and oversees the major sports facilities in Hillsborough County, is adding a MLB ballpark to its potential portfolio. The Tampa Sports Authority, which already owns and oversees the major sports facilities in Hillsborough County, is adding a MLB ballpark to its potential portfolio. But officials say they're not […]
Ballpark Visit: Alliant Energy Field, the home of the Clinton LumberKings
It doesn't get any more classic than Alliant Energy Field, the home of the Clinton LumberKings: Dating back to 1937, the WPA-funded ballpark combines a virtually unchanged grandstand with an inspired renovation that added things like party decks and modern office facilities to the mix. For anyone wanting a great ballpark experience, a pilgrimage to […]
Ballpark Visit: Alliant Energy Field / Clinton LumberKings / 3
We visit Alliant Enery Field, home of the Clinton LumberKings. Page 3: Summary, Concessions, For the KidsSUMMARY There are very few ballpark renovations carried out as successfully as the overhaul of Alliant Energy Field in 2005-2006: the essential nature of the WPA-era ballpark remains intact, while the LumberKings are better able to serve fans today […]
Ballpark Visit: Alliant Energy Field / Clinton LumberKings / 2
We visit Alliant Energy Field, the historic home of the Clinton LumberKings. Page 2: Celebrating the atmosphere of a historic ballpark.This is a pretty old ballpark; true, it’s not been that long since Alliant Energy Field was known as Riverview Stadium, its name since its construction under the auspices of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), […]
Ashford University Field / Clinton LumberKings
Ashford University Field is living proof of one prime rule for ballparks: Never, ever tear down an old facility. There are precious few ballparks out there that so successfully combine the old and the new as Ashford University Field, and any community trying to figure out what to do with a historic, old facility should […]
Salem Red Sox announces plans to repair demolished ticket booth
The Salem Red Sox and the city will begin repairs on the box office at Salem Memorial Ballpark, rendered unusable in April when the driver of a 1998 Toyota Avalon (yes, a Toyota) lost control in the ballpark parking lot and rammed into the box-office building. The Salem Red Sox (High Class A, Carolina League) […]
Peoria, Kane County to battle at Wrigley Field
The Peoria Chiefs will play at Wrigley Field for the second time in three years, this season against Chicagoland rival Kane County.The Chicago Cubs and Peoria Chiefs have announced that for the second time in three years the Chiefs will play a regular season game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field Wednesday, July 7, at 7:00 p.m. […]
Schaumburg Flyers sold
We're received two reports that the Schaumburg Flyers, on the block for several months, have been sold, with the purchase already approved by Northern League owners. We're received two reports that the Schaumburg Flyers (independent; Northern League), on the block for several months, have been sold to a local ownership group, with the purchase already […]
Bandits, NY-Penn League step up for charity
The New York-Penn League and the Quad Cities River Bandits stepped up for charitable causes this week. The New York-Penn League and the Quad Cities River Bandits stepped up for charitable causes this week. The River Bandits awarded the first the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship — a full scholarship to the University of Iowa and […]
Could bidding war erupt for Bevos?
After months of being on the market with little interest from buyers, there's increased activity surrounding a potential buyer for the Portland Beavers — whose 2011 home is still unsettled. After months of being on the market with little interest from buyers, there's increased activity surrounding a potential buyer for the Portland Beavers (Class AAA; […]