Janet Marie Smith and the Baltimore Orioles unveiled their vision of a renovated Ed Smith Stadium, provided the plan clears legal hurdles. On the table: a second-level concourse, new entryway, extended canopy and 1,500 more seats, all built in what's known locally as the Sarasota style of architecture. Janet Marie Smith and the Baltimore Orioles […]
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Edinburg threatens to evict Roadrunners
The city of Edinburg is threatening to evict the Roadrunners because of unpaid rent. The city of Edinburg is threatening to evict the Edinburg Roadrunners (independent; United League Baseball) because of unpaid rent. The City Commission officially notified the team about the back rent and the need to work out a payment agreement. The team, […]
Drillers heading into home stretch for new-ballpark opening
Works proceeds according to schedule at ONEOK Field, the new home of the Tulsa Drillers: this week ballpark signage was installed. Works proceeds according to schedule at ONEOK Field, the new home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League): this week ballpark signage was installed. Signage is usually one of the last things installed […]
Sugar Land approves MOU with Opening Day Partners
The Sugar Land (Texas) City Council unanimously approves an exclusive negotiating period for a new ballpark with Opening Day Partners. The Sugar Land (Texas) City Council unanimously approved an exclusive negotiating period for a new ballpark with Opening Day Partners, giving Peter Kirk 90 days to lay out his plans for a new ballpark in […]
Rays ballpark brawl: Tampa versus St. Pete
The discussion about a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays has descended into a war of words between Tampa and St. Pete officials — and it's only just beginning. The discussion about a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays has descended into a war of words between Tampa and St. Pete officials — […]
New UW coach: We need ballpark improvements to keep up
New University of Washington coach Lindsay Meggs says the school needs to upgrade facilities to be competitive — a common refrain in the college ranks these days. New University of Washington coach Lindsay Meggs says the school needs to upgrade facilities to be competitive — a common refrain in the college ranks these days. We […]
Rays unveil new Sunday alt uni
Sunday will be powder-blue day for the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays will wear a new light blue alternate jersey for Sunday home games during the 2010 season. Officially released today, it will debut on Sunday, April 11 when the Rays host the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. The Rays become one […]
Rays, Mosaic: Never mind
The Tampa Bay Rays and Mosaic Company drop a controversial naming-rights deal for the team's Charlotte County spring-training facility. The Tampa Bay Rays and Mosaic Company are pulling the plug on a controversial naming-rights deal for the team's Charlotte County spring-training facility. The deal called for Charlotte Sports Park to be renamed Mosaic Field at […]
Cactus League teams, Selig oppose Cubs spring-training funding UPDATED!
Maybe we were a tad hasty in proclaiming the Cubbies firmly ensconced in Arizona, as several Cactus League teams and Commissioner Bud Selig have spoken out against a funding plan for a new Mesa spring-training facility that calls for a ticket surcharge on all Cactus League teams — and the opposition may give new owner […]
New for 2010: Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants
The former Canaries name is chucked in favor of a bird actually found near Sioux Falls, as team ownership makes over the independent American Association team. The Sioux Falls Canaries are now the Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants (independent; American Association), as the long-time name of pro baseball is chucked in favor of a bird actually […]
O-Royals to mark final season at Rosenblatt with uniform changes
The Omaha Royals are commemorating their final season at historic Rosenblatt Stadium with a final-season logo on their uniforms.The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are commemorating their final season at historic Rosenblatt Stadium with a final season logo on their uniforms. The logo will be worn as a patch on the right sleeve […]
New for 2010: Coolray Field
North Johnson's first big move as GM of the Gwinnett Braves: The sale of naming rights to the franchise's ballpark.North Johnson's first big move as GM of the Gwinnett Braves: The sale of naming rights to the franchise's ballpark, as Coolray Heating and Cooling Inc., a locally owned and operated air conditioning, heating and plumbing […]
Sugar Land, Opening Day Partners negotiating new-ballpark deal UPDATED!
The Houston suburb, hot to bring in pro baseball, is talking terms with Opening Day Partners, the firm led by Peter Kirk. The Houston suburb, hot to bring in pro baseball, is talking terms with Opening Day Partners, the firm led by Peter Kirk. Specifically, Sugar Land officials are set to discuss a Memorandum of […]