The new deal is with Grand Slam Sports, the parent company of 590 The Fan KFNS, KFNS.com and St. Louis Sports Magazine.The Gateway Grizzlies (independent; Frontier League) announced a comprehensive marketing agreement with Grand Slam Sports, the parent company of 590 The Fan KFNS, KFNS.com and St. Louis Sports Magazine. As part of the agreement […]
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New Wisconsin Rapids team to announce name Jan. 27
The newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will unveil a name and colors on Jan. 27. The newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will unveil a name and colors on Jan. 27. The identity of the Wisconsin Rapids franchise will be released at a press conference on Wednesday, January 27 at Hotel Mead, […]
Harry the K’s no more?
The signature eatery at Citizens Bank Park may lose its name if negotiations fail with Harry Kalas's widow. The signature eatery at Citizens Bank Park may lose its name if negotiations fail with Harry Kalas's widow . Eileen Kalas wants to renegotiate the contract with the Philadelphia Phillies for the use of Kalas' name on […]
Yet another indy league arises
It is a model that's never worked, but that's not stopping Bill Larsen from forming a four-team indy league to be based in Macon's Luther Williams Field. It is a model that's never worked, but that's not stopping Bill Larsen from forming a four-team indy league to be based in Macon's Luther Williams Field. He's […]
Fremont comes back to A’s, MLB with another ballpark site
With efforts to bring the Oakland A's to San Jose stalled, Fremont officials say they have a new site that would work well for a ballpark. With efforts to bring the Oakland A's to San Jose stalled, Fremont officials say they have a new site that would work well for a ballpark. City officials say […]
Mesa to ask for state aid to keep Cubs
Officials in Mesa will ask the state legislature for help in funding a new spring-training facility for the Chicago Cubs. Officials in Mesa will ask the state for help in funding a new spring-training facility for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs front office is expected to make a decision by the end of the month […]
Orioles may need to wait on Ed Smith Stadium renovations
A lawsuit from local citizen groups has halted the sale of bonds to renovate Ed Smith Stadium, the new spring home of the Baltimore Orioles. A lawsuit from local citizen groups has derailed a bond offering to fund a renovation of Ed Smith Stadium for the spring operations of the Baltimore Orioles, a delay that […]
Ballpark Notes for Jan. 11, 2010
Today's news from baseball's front offices: the Potomac Nationals add four to the front office, while the Visalia Rawhide add six; the Pacific Coast League adds a new media manager; and the Altoona Curve adds two to the payroll.Today's news from baseball's front offices: the Potomac Nationals add four to the front office, while the […]
Oneonta to Norwich?
Several sources tell us the Oneonta Tigers have jumped to the front of the line of teams pursuing a move to Norwich, but lease issues remain. Several sources tell us the Oneonta Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League) have jumped to the front of the line of teams pursuing a move to Norwich for either the […]
Asheville Tourists sold
Former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine and his family are buying the Sally League team from Palace Sports and Entertainment. Former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine and his family are buying the Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) team from Palace Sports and Entertainment. Terms of the deal were not released. However, eagle-eyed readers may remember […]
Marlins change road uni for 2010
Watch for the Fish to drop the Florida name in anticipation of the 2012 name switch; it's starting now with a redesign of the team's road uniform. The Florida Marlins unveiled a new road uniform for the 2010 season, as the team starts the gradual process of losing "Florida" from the team name in anticipation […]
In memoriam: Rory Markas
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas has passed away. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas has passed away. The announcement was made this morning on the Angels-owned radio station, 830AM. He was found dead in his home last night. The cause of death was not identified, but Markas had surgery for […]
Twins take possession of Target Field
The Minnesota Twins officially took possession of Target Field today, well ahead of schedule as contractor Mortensen finishes the major construction of the new ballpark. The Minnesota Twins officially took possession of Target Field today, well ahead of schedule as contractor Mortensen finishes the major construction of the new ballpark. Mortenson has completed all major […]