Jack Diesing Sr., who helped transform the College World Series from a poorly attended, money-losing venture to the powerhouse it is today, passed away yesterday at the age of 92. Jack Diesing Sr., who helped transform the College World Series from a poorly attended, money-losing venture to the powerhouse it is today, passed away yesterday […]
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New for 2011: John Henry Moss Stadium
The longtime head of the South Atlantic League will be remembered at a new Gardner-Webb University ballpark. Construction is underway on John Henry Moss Stadium, the future home of the Gardner-Webb University baseball team in Boiling Springs, N.C. The ballpark originally was slated to be done for this season, but various delays pushed back the […]
End of an era: Rox, D-Backs close out Tucson chapter
The final regularly scheduled Cactus League game in Tucson was played yesterday, as the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks closed the door on training in the Old Pueblo. It may not be the end of spring training in Tucson, however. It was a bittersweet day in the Old Pueblo yesterday, as the Arizona Diamondbacks and […]
New for 2010: Appeal-Democrat Park
The local newspaper is buying naming rights to the home of the Marysville Gold Sox. The summer-collegiate Marysville Gold Sox will be playing this season in Appeal-Democrat Park, as the local newspaper buys naming rights to the former Bryant Park and All Seasons RV Park. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Share your news […]
Cal League to hit milestone this summer: 40,000 games played
Sometime in Juy two Cal League teams will square off in the 40,000th game played in the circuit.As the High Class A California League enters its 67th season in 2010, two of its teams will play in and one will win the 40,000th regular season game in Cal League History. Currently, as Opening Day nears, […]
JetHawks to mark milestone with free tickets
The Lancaster JetHawks are celebrating their 1,000th game by giving away free tickets.To celebrate the Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) playing 1,000 games at Clear Channel Stadium, the team is combining with High Desert Broadcasting to give away every available ticket for the big day: Tuesday, April 13. The ticket giveaway will take […]
MLB looks at sending two teams to Italy for spring training
MLB is in the formative stages of a plan to send two teams for spring training at some point and have them train and play at an Italian site. We're not sure exactly what teams would be thrilled with this, but MLB is exploring a plan to have two teams spending a week training in […]
Span foul ball nails his mom
Here's your baseball oddity of the day: a foul ball off the bat of Minnesota's Denard Span hit his mother in the chest, as she watched from the Steinbrenner Field stands. What are the chances? A foul ball off the bat of Minnesota's Denard Span hit his mother in the chest, as she watched from […]
Pelicans, GreenJackets go inhouse for concessions
The two Class A teams bring in concession veterans and cut ties with outside vendors. Meanwhile, the Visalia Rawhide unveil a slew of new menu items. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina league) and the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) bring in concession veterans and cut ties with outside vendors. Meanwhile, […]
Oakland County Cruisers plan temporary facility in ’10
The Oakland County Cruisers will play at Eastern Michigan University’s Oestrike Stadium for the first 12 games before moving to a temporary facility, with construction of the permanent ballpark slated for the 2011 season. The Oakland County Cruisers (independent; Frontier League) will play at Eastern Michigan University’s Oestrike Stadium for the first 12 games before […]
Poll: San Jose residents would vote in favor of new A’s ballpark
The poll indicates overwhelming support for a plan for the city of San Jose to give downtown land to the Oakland A's for a new ballpark. A poll of San Jose residents indicates overwhelming support for a plan for the city of San Jose to give downtown land to the Oakland A's for a new […]
On the menu in Cincy: sushi
The Cincinnati Reds are beefing up the food offerings at Great American Ball Park with a variety of options, including sushi. The Cincinnati Reds are beefing up the food offerings at Great American Ball Park with a variety of options, including sushi. The Reds rearranged things on the Terrace Level to provide fans with a […]
Expanded team store highlights 2010 Miller Park upgrades
An expanded team store on the Terrace Level, a new outdoor seating area and changes in the parking lots highlight the Milwaukee Brewers' changes to Miller Park for the 2010 season. An expanded team store on the Terrace Level, a new outdoor seating area and changes in the parking lots highlight the Milwaukee Brewers' changes […]