The Tri-City ValleyCats announced the addition of two new employees to its organization.The Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League) announced the addition of two new employees to its organization. Michelle Skinner has been named the club’s Administrative Assistant and Darwin Smock as Account Executive. "The ValleyCats front office is proud to announce the hiring of […]
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In memoriam: Bobby Bragan
Former MLB player and manager Bobby Bragan, whose long career included stints as a MiLB league president, passed away last night at the age of 92. Boby Bragan, whose long and varied career included stops at virtually every level of the baseball hierarchy, passed away last night in Fort Worth. He was 92. Though he […]
Paulson finalizes deal for PGE Park soccer conversion; whither the Bevos?
Portland Beavers owner Merritt Paulson and the city of Portland have finalized an agreement to convert PGE Park to a full-time MLS soccer facility. What will become of the Bevos? Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Merritt Paulson and the city of Portland have finalized a $31-million agreement to convert PGE Park to […]
The Paul sheds its Saintly ways
The St. Paul Saints will shed a good chunk of their name this month in solidarity with the Minnesota Vikings.In support of a movement begun by a local morning drive-time sports-radio show, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will shed "S from both the beginning and end of its name and will be known […]
Ballparks of the Past: Metropolitan Stadium
After posting our preview of Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins, we were swept by waves of nostalgia for our misspent youth and put together a look back at Metropolitan Stadium, the first home of the Twins after the franchise moved from Washington. After posting our preview of Target Field, the new […]
Wilmington to unveil new logos, unis next week
The Wilmington Blue Rocks will unveil a new logo and new uniforms next week. The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League) will unveil a new logo and new uniforms next week. Former Blue Rocks players, including Chris Eddy, will model the new uniforms and hats for photographs. Share your news with the baseball […]
Ed Smith renovations get swept up in anti-tax movement
Public funding of a renovation of Ed Smith Stadium for the Baltimore Orioles is being held hostage by a local citizens group, who wants to see a public referendum on the issue.No Article Text
Metropolitan Stadium / Minnesota Twins / 1961-1981 / 3
A look at Metropolitan Stadium, former home of the Minnesota Twins. This page: stats, attendance. METROPOLITAN STADIUM STATS Dimensions Year LF LC C RC RF 1961 329 402 412 402 329 1962 330 402 412 402 330 1965 344 435 430 435 330 1968 346 430 425 430 330 […]
Metropolitan Stadium / Minnesota Twins / 1961-1981
Metropolitan Stadium became a major-league ballpark on April 21, 1961, when 24,606 fans showed up for the Twins’ home opener. It took some time for Metropolitan Stadium to make the 40,000-seat level promised to Calvin Griffith when he moved the Senators — 1964, to be exact — but at the beginning the Met was regarded […]
RiverHawks schedule “battle-of-the-sexes” exhibition
The Rockford RiverHawks will host the Chicago Bandits of National Pro Fastpitch in an exhibition game.The Rockford RiverHawks (independent; Northern League) have scheduled a game against some of the best ballplayers in the world, but it might not be the ballplayers you expected. It won’t even be the ballgame you might have expected. The RiverHawks […]
Al Lang Field to remain open under new deal
Al Lang Field, the former center of spring training in downtown St. Pete, will remain open as a center for college and high-school spring training. Al Lang Field, the former center of spring training in downtown St. Pete, will remain open as a center for college and high-school spring training. In one form or […]
St. George Roadrunners sold
The independent Golden Baseball League approved a new ownership group for the St. George Roadrunners, as Hot Corner Baseball, LLC takes over from Triple Play Baseball LLC.The independent Golden Baseball League approved a new ownership group for the St. George Roadrunners, as Hot Corner Baseball, LLC takes over from Triple Play Baseball LLC. Triple Play […]
Ballpark Notes for Jan. 20, 2010
The Charlotte Knights add six new staffers; sportscasters win awards in Wilmington and Manchester; and the Fayetteville SwampDogs add staff. Today's news roundup from baseball's front offices. The Charlotte Knights add six new staffers; sportscasters win awards in Wilmington and Manchester; and the Fayetteville SwampDogs add staff. Today's news roundup from baseball's front offices. —- […]