Here's the official press release announcing the deal between the city of Laredo and Ventura Sports to bring a new ballpark to the community, to be designed by HKS. Here's the official press release announcing the deal between the city of Laredo and Ventura Sports to bring a new ballpark to the community: Ventura Sports […]
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Killebrew formally joins Loudoun baseball effort
Harmon Killebrew, who broke into the majors as a member of the Washington Senators, will formally join the effort to bring indy ball to Loudoun County, Va., this week. Harmon Killebrew, who broke into the majors as a member of the Washington Senators, will formally join the effort to bring indy ball to Loudoun County, […]
Mets vs. birds: The battle rages on
To combat pigeons taking up residence at Citi Field, the New York Mets are installing a bird-misting system that uses a candy-based repellent. A new bird-misting system is being installed in Citi Field this spring, as the New York Mets attempt to keep down the number of pigeons taking up occupancy at the ballpark. The […]
Vegas to host 2010 MiLB Promo Seminar
Shop for those cheap airfares now: the 2010 Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar is set for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The 33rd Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar is set to be held in Las Vegas this fall. This annual event geared for sports professionals to discuss and exchange ideas about topics including promotions, […]
New for 2010: Pittsfield Colonials
The newest team in the Cam-Am Association has a name and a manager, Brian Daubach. The newest team in the independent Cam-Am Association has a name — the Pittsfield Colonials — and a manager with independent-ball experience, Brian Daubach. Technically, Daubach isn't new: he was manager of the team last season when it played as […]
IBL signs lease for Ottawa Stadium
The venerable Intercounty Baseball League, a bastion of summer ball in Canada, will play at Ottawa Stadium this season. The Intercounty Baseball League, which dates back to 1919 and featured the likes of Ferguson Jenkins and Jessie Orosco as players over the years, will field a team in Ottawa Stadium for the 2010 season. A […]
A Century of Ballparks: Ed Smith Stadium
Our third stop on our 2010 celebration of a century of great ballparks: Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. OK, Ed Smith Stadium isn't really a great ballpark; it's middling at best with no historic legacy. But for Sarasota baseball enthusiasts and Orioles fans, Ed Smith Stadium really is a great ballpark: it allowed Sarasota to […]
Four charged with theft of TVs from Silver Cross Field
Four men were charged with the theft of 16 new LCD televisions from Silver Cross Field. Crime at the ballpark isn't necessarily uncommon, but this crime was especially brazen: the security system for Silver Cross Field, the home of the Joliet Jackhammers (independent; Northern League) was disabled while four men stole 16 newly installed LCD […]
This is why we love Spring Training
Three reasons why we love spring training. No theme here, past three photos of spring training from yesterday and today. Subscribers to the weekly Ballpark Digest newsletter see features before they're posted to the site. You can sign up for a free subscription at the Newsletter Signup Page. Join Ballpark Digest on Facebook and on Twitter! […]
Legislators: Yup, we want Cactus League ticket tax
Despite opposition from several Cactus League teams and the commissioner's office, the Arizona Legislature is ready to move forward with an 8 percent ticket surcharge to bail out ASTA and partially fund a new Cubs training complex. Despite opposition from several Cactus League teams and the commissioner's office, the Arizona Legislature is ready to move […]
Promotions Watch: Fan-based initiatives, braunschweiger and a very special Brady
Give fans a stake in promotions and they’re more likely to enthusiastically support them. That’s the assumption, anyway, from management of the Bowling Green Hot Rods, St. Paul Saints, Charleston RiverDogs and Fresno Grizzlies, who are planning promotions this season heavy on the fan input. Plus, the Altoona Curve prepares an ode to liver sausage. […]
Loons unveil alt logo, ballpark improvements for ’10
The Great Lakes Loons introduced an additional logo for the 2010 season as well as a new uniform the team will don on Opening Day.The Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) introduced an additional logo for the 2010 season as well as a new uniform the team will don on Opening Day. The […]
Ventura Sports nabs Laredo ballpark deal
The Laredo City Council will negotiate a new-ballpark deal with Ventura Sports, with an American Association team likely to be playing in the city in 2012. Seven months after retaining HKS and local firm Humphries and Sanchez Architects to work on the specs of a new ballpark, the Laredo City Council shifted direction tonight and […]