The two 44-cent stamps will feature "Rube" Foster.The Negro Leagues and teams will be honored in June when two commemorative stamps are issued by the U.S. Postal Service. The Negro Leagues Baseball stamps pay tribute to the all-black professional baseball leagues that operated from 1920 to about 1960. The two 44-cent stamps comprise one scene […]
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Looking forward to 2010: top trends for the coming year
Looking back, it's clear that 2009 was a fantastic year for ballparks old and new. But what will the future hold? Here are our top trends for 2010 and beyond. It was a record-setting year for new ballparks, with many, many new and renovated facilities opening on the major-league, minor-league and college levels. Given the […]
The top stories of 2009, chosen by readers
Here are the top stories of 2009, as measured by page views. It was a great year for ballpark fans, with several new and renovated facilities opening their doors in 2009. No surprise, then, that the most popular stories of the year were mostly related to new ballparks. Here are the most popular stories of […]
Pat Thomas Stadium / Leesburg Lightning
For those of us spending any time at all in central Florida, the addition of a Leesburg team in the Florida Collegiate Summer League made all the sense in the world. Leesburg is in the midst of the fast-growing 27/441 corridor stretching to Ocala and encompassing The Villages, and a quaint old ballpark — Pat […]
Committee: Don’t tear down Drillers Stadium
Before any plans are made for the Drillers Stadium ballpark site, the county should make an effort to rent out the ballpark. Before any plans are made for the Drillers Stadium ballpark site, the county should make an effort to rent out the ballpark. The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) have already vacated their […]
Study: New or renovated ballpark needed in Yakima
Pro baseball can't survive in Yakima without a new or renovated ballpark, according to a study commissioned by Yakima County and the Yakima Bears. Pro baseball can't survive in Yakima without a new or renovated ballpark, according to a study commissioned by Yakima County and the Yakima Bears (short season; Northwest League). The study from […]
Owlz, Angels extend through 2014
The Angels tie up another long-term affiliation, this time with the team's rookie-league affiliate.The Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League) announced an extension of the team’s Player Development Contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim through 2014. The announcement was made jointly by the Angels’ Director of Player Development Abe Flores and Aaron Wells, General […]
Big Ten baseball tourney to stay in Columbus through 2012
Huntington Park will continue to host the tourney after a successful 2009 run.The Big Ten baseball tourney will remain at Huntington Park, the home of the Columbus Clippers, and Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons. The Big Ten played its first neutral-site tournament since 1994 at Columbus’ Huntington Park […]
Gastonia, Forest City to play midnight game in 2010
The Coastal Plain League's Gastonia Grizzlies and Forest City Owls will square off in a midnight game July 9.The Gastonia Grizzlies and Forest City Owls (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) will square off in a July 9th "Midnight Madness Game, which will feature a pregame party where fans can play catch with the Grizzlies and […]
“Big A” restored for 2010 season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim say the restoration of the iconic “Big A” tower — once a fixture in center field, now installed in the parking lot — is complete. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim say the restoration of the iconic “Big A” tower — once a fixture in left field, now installed […]
Rascals offer fan insurance for 2010
If fans buy a $2 insurance plan and the River City Rascals lose, they'll receive a free box seat for an upcoming 2010 game.The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are offering fans “Winning Insurance” for the 2010 season. Fans that purchase tickets this upcoming season will have the opportunity to add the “Winning Insurance” […]
New for 2010: Bradenton Marauders
Christmas break is over! We're back from the holidays and other work chores, passing along various items in our inboxes. First off: the Sarasota Reds are now the Bradenton Marauders; Dan Wolfert is the GM. Christmas break is over! We're back from the holidays and other work chores (we launched a new site, Tomorrow's Book; […]
In the clear: Lakewood ballpark bonds paid off
After 10 years, Lakewood makes the final payment on FirstEnergy Park. No more mortgage for Lakewood (N.J.) officials, as the city makes the final $1.8 million payment on debt for FirstEnergy Park, the home of the Lakewood Blueclaws (Low Class A; Sally League). The total cost of the ballpark was $20 million. Keep up with […]