Almost 8,000 fans showed up for college and high-school games at Shreveport's Fair Grounds Field, including a big crowd for LSU and Northwestern State.In the last two month, the gates of Fair Grounds Field opened several times per week, and fans kept coming through the gates. Between the 13 high school games and two college […]
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New trophy to honor winner of annual Cubs/White Sox series
The official announcement comes later today, but we're told the White Sox and Cubs will announce a new trophy to be awarded to the winner of the two interleague series between the teams; we're hoping (though it's not likely) it will be named after Bill Veeck, who had ties to both teams. The official announcement […]
Drillers sell out Bedlam Game
Buoyed by a new ballpark and an intense rivalry, the annual Tulsa game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is a sellout. Buoyed by a new ballpark and an intense rivalry, the annual Tulsa game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is a sellout, with over 9,000 ducats sold for the May 7 match at ONEOK Field. […]
Rawhide, D-Backs extend affiliation
Thanks to the renovations at Recreation Park, the Visalia Rawhide and Arizona Diamondbacks extended their affiliation through 2012. Thanks to the renovations at Recreation Park, the Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League) and Arizona Diamondbacks extended their affiliation through 2012. “We’re thrilled with our affiliation with the Visalia Rawhide and the City of Visalia,” […]
Final spring-training attendance numbers released
Buoyed by large crowds at their home exhibition finales, the Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins and San Francisco paced Spring Training 2010 attendance figures. Buoyed by large crowds at their home exhibition finales, the Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins and San Francisco paced Spring Training 2010 attendance figures. Earlier we reported on the attendance of games played […]
S-Indians adding Depot to ballpark
The Spokane Indians have begun work on a group seating area at Avista Stadium built like a train car.The Spokane Indians (short season; Northwest League) have begun work on a group area at Avista Stadium built like a train car. The Depot is a replica train car and will be located just beyond the right-field […]
Mustard wars erupt in Cincinnati
Foodies were dismayed when Uncle Phil's Düsseldorf Mustard was replaced at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park by Heinz brown mustard, but fans embrace the move. Foodies were dismayed when Uncle Phil's Düsseldorf Mustard was replaced at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park by Heinz brown mustard, but fans embrace the move. Uncle Phil's Düsseldorf Mustard, the […]
Football returns to Wrigley Field this fall
For the first time since 1970 football will be played at Wrigley Field, when the Northwestern Wildcats host the University of Illinois Fighting Illini this fall. For the first time since 1970 football will be played at Wrigley Field, when the Northwestern Wildcats host the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Nov. 20. Football was […]
San Francisco’s AT&T Park receives LEED Silver certification
EARTH DAY NEWS: AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, becomes the first existing MLB ballpark to receive LEED Silver certification. EARTH DAY NEWS: AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, becomes the first existing MLB ballpark to receive LEED Silver certification. Quite the accomplishment: it's harder for existing ballparks to […]
Bud to Hicks: Butt out of Rangers sale
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig issued a strong warning to Tom Hicks and Jim Crane regarding the sale of the Texas Rangers to a group headed by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan: Shut up and stay out of things. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig issued a strong warning to Tom Hicks regarding the sale of the Texas […]
New ballpark a big hit in Winston-Salem
It's been a long time since a Winston-Salem team sold out a pro baseball game, but the Dash have sold out Friday night's game and are close to selling out Saturday and Sunday's matches. Ah, the power of a new ballpark. It's been a long time since a Winston-Salem team sold out a pro baseball […]
Ovations lands O-Royals concessions contract
A new Sarpy County ballpark for the Omaha Royals will use concessions from Ovations.The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced that Ovations Food Services, a nationally recognized specialist in food and beverage services for public assembly facilities, has been awarded a new long-term contract to provide specialized food and beverage services to the […]
Target Field snares LEED Silver certification
EARTH DAY NEWS: Target Field becomes the second LEED-certified ballpark in Major League Baseball, amassing more points than National Park — making it the greenest ballpark in the majors. EARTH DAY NEWS: The new home of the Minnesota Twins becomes the second LEED-certified ballpark in Major League Baseball, earning Silver Certification after collecting the most […]