The Bowling Green Hot Rods tied a promotion for season tickets on the winner of the Kentucky Derby — and damned if the horse, Super Saver, didn't win. The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) tied a promotion for season tickets on the winner of the Kentucky Derby — and damned if […]
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T-Bones, AirHogs to play exhibitions in Topeka
The Kansas City T-Bones will take on the Grand Prairie AirHogs this week at Topeka's Lake Shawnee ballpark.The Kansas City T-Bones (independent; Northern League) will take on the Grand Prairie AirHogs (independent; American Association) this week at Topeka's Lake Shawnee ballpark. The games are slated for May 5 (7:05 p.m.) and May 6 (1:05 p.m.). […]
Suns, Lugnuts reach milestones
The Hagerstown Suns and Lansing Lugnuts reached significant milestones on the field last night. The Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League) reached significant milestones in franchise history last night. The Suns got their 2,000th win in franchise history with a 5-4 comeback win over the […]
Intimidators embrace Earnhardt legacy with #3 replica car at ballpark
A replica of Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s #3 race car will be permanently displayed at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. It's appropriate that on April 29th, the birthday of Dale Earnhardt Sr., the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) with son Kerry Earnhardt in attendance unveiled a special #3 Dale Earnhardt Sr. tribute race car, which will […]
Racing scrapped for Drillers Stadium
A proposal to use the former home of the Tulsa Drillers for midget car races has been scrapped after neighborhood opposition. A proposal to use Drillers Stadium, the former home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League), for midget car races has been scrapped after neighborhood opposition. The Drillers moved this season to a […]
Rays: Time to talk new ballpark again
After ceding planning of a new ballpark to a community group — with mixed results — the Tampa Bay Rays ownership says they're ready to jump back into the fray and begin talks with local municipalities about the location and funding of a Tropicana Field replacement. First stop: St. Petersburg. After ceding planning of a […]
Plan to sell property for new Augusta ballpark advances in General Assembly
A bill that would have the state selling 16 acres of land in Augusta to a developer looking at a ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets should pass the General Assembly. A 16-acre site in Augusta envisioned as the future home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) will be sold by the state […]
Flying Squirrels throw out first offer on new ballpark
Ownership of the Richmond Flying Squirrels throw out the first offer for financial backing of a new ballpark in Richmond, but it's clear city and county officials aren't ready to even begin discussing specifics. Ownership of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) throw out the first offer for financial backing of a new […]
Parsing MLB’s attendance numbers: April 2010
The first month of the regular season is almost over, providing us with a good time to look at MLB's attendance figures, including the surprising winners and the predictable losers. The first month of the regular season is almost over, providing us with a good time to look at MLB's attendance figures, including the surprising […]
Uecker to undergo heart surgery, will be out 10-12 weeks
Bob Uecker, one of the most beloved figures in baseball, will undergo heart surgery Friday and miss the next 10-12 weeks of the season in recovery. Bob Uecker, one of the most beloved figures in baseball, will undergo heart surgery Friday and miss the next 10-12 weeks of the season in recovery. Uecker, the hometown […]
Beatty new Voice of the Fighting Pheasants
Scott Beatty, our old acquaintance from his Rockford days, is the new voice of the Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants. Scott Beatty, our old acquaintance from his Rockford days, is the new voice of the Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants (independent; American Association). Beatty will broadcast all 96 regular- and post-season Pheasants games on KWSN-AM 1230. "We […]
U of Minnesota announces ballpark plan — kinda
The University of Minnesota breaks every fundraising rule by announcing plans for a new on-campus ballpark without a single big pledge in hand. The University of Minnesota laid out its plans for a new on-campus ballpark to replace Siebert Field, but one crucial ingredient is missing: any sort of funding for the project. The U […]
OC Flyers auctioning off Coach for a Day gig
A lucky fan could win the opportunity to bug manager Paul Abbott for nine innings. A lucky fan could win the opportunity to bug manager Paul Abbott for nine innings, as the Orange County Flyers (independent; Golden Baseball League) are auctioning off a Coach for a Day package. The winning bidder will receive a personalized […]