Andy "Bull" Barch, who we cited in our annual Ballpark Digest Awards, is leaving the West Virginia Power after six years behind the mike. Andy "Bull" Barch, who we cited in our annual Ballpark Digest Awards, is leaving the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) after six years behind the mike. He's returning […]
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Grizzlies announce 2010 concession promo: The Beast
Each year the Gateway Grizzlies unveil a new concession item designed to test the limits of taste and caloric intake. For 2010, it's a The Gateway Grizzlies announced the newest addition to their concession line at GCS Ballpark, “The Beast.” The Beast features five pounds of Holten Meat Black Angus ground chuck marinated in Andria’s steak […]
Landers reelected as Appy League president
Lee Landers, who guided the rookie Appalachian League during some turbulent times, was reelected for another two-year term.Lee Landers has been re-elected to a two-year term as president of the Appalachian League. Landers has led the Rookie League circuit since 1996. Charlie Blaney was officially elected to a three-year term as California League President. Blaney […]
2009 BPD Marketing Campaigns of the Year: Dayton, Fort Wayne and Quad Cities
In this economy, teams need to give fans a little push to come to the ballpark. Those nudges — big or small — fall under the rubric of marketing. How teams present their image and branding to fans is a critical piece of their continuing success. In our annual Ballpark Digest Award for the Best […]
Angels, Bees extend PDC
The Salt Lake Bees will remain the Angels' top affiliate at least through the 2014 season. The Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their PDC through the 2014 season. No surprise: the Angels love to have long-term PDCs in place, and the MLB club has […]
Apple Valley votes down new Mavericks ballpark
A proposed new ballpark for the High Desert Mavericks in the Victorville area was voted down last night. A proposed new ballpark for the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) in the Victorville area was voted down last night, as the Apple Valley City Council decided against borrowing $25 million. Even at that […]
Corps of Engineers indirectly pulls plug on Dallas ballpark
Issues with levees along the Trinity River is forcing a developer to pull the plug on a United League Baseball ballpark. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has indirectly doomed a proposed United League Baseball ballpark in Dallas because of its proximity to the Trinity River. The Corps of Engineers decertified levees along the Trinity […]
Cubs seriously looking at Naples spring-training bid
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly looking at turning baseball's conventional wisdom on its side and actually invest in a spring-training facility — in Florida, no less. The conventional wisdom in baseball circles is that an MLB team never, ever invests in a spring-training facility. Sure, you may have the Pittsburgh Pirates invest $2 million in […]
Buyer’s market at the Winter Meetings
If there's one theme at this year's Winter Meetings, it's this: it's a buyer's market in the baseball world, as a rumored sale of the Oklahoma City RedHawks could be the first of many franchise sales in coming weeks. There are some bargains out there, so if you're heading to Indy, bring your checkbook. If […]
Golden, Northern Leagues announce All-Star games for ’10, ’11
The two indy circuits will play interleague All-Star games in 2010 and 2011. The independent Northern League and Golden Baseball League will square off in two All-Star games in 2010 and 2011. The Golden League's Tuscon Toros will host the 2010 game on July 14 at historic Hi Corbett Field. The 2011 game will be […]
2011 Winter Meetings slated for Dallas
The Baseball Winter Meetings and Trade Show will return to Dallas in 2011.The Baseball Winter Meetings will return to the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas for the sixth time in 2011. The annual gathering of professional baseball club and league executives will be headquartered from December 5-8, 2011 at the hotel, which previously hosted the […]
Sugar Land seeks proposals for ballpark
The city of Sugar Land, Texas is seeking proposals for a new ballpark and concert venue. he city of Sugar Land, Texas is seeking proposals for a new ballpark and concert venue. The Houston suburb has been talking pro baseball for the last few years; folks affiliated with the Pacific Coast League and the independent […]
Greenberg Sports Group signs consulting deal with Ems
Armed with expertise in sharing a facility with a college, the Greenberg Sports Group will work with the Eugene Emeralds as the team moves from Civic Stadium to PK Park. Armed with expertise in sharing a facility with a college, the Greenberg Sports Group will work with the Eugene Emeralds (short season; Northwest League) as […]