Here's another idea for a great offseason promo, this time from our northern neighbors, the St. Paul Saints. Last year's Crispin Iceball Adventure Series was such a success the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are bringing it back on January 30, 2010. This unique ballgame played in the cold and possibly the snow of […]
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Market to Cards: Ballpark Village a bad idea
With the bond market still depressed, it doesn't sound like the St. Louis Cardinals will embark on construction of its Ballpark Village development any time soon. An uncertain bond market and a lack of tenants is forcing the St. Louis Cardinals to once again put off construction of Ballpark Village, the multiuse development next to […]
Twins to feature local foods at Target Field
Yeah, we know we need to get a preview of Target Field up. Meanwhile, check out the news about the food offerings at the new ballpark and check out the views from the grandstand in a sneak-peek photo.No Article Text
New for 2010: The Willmar Stingers
The newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League has a name: the Stingers. The newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League has a name: the Willmar Stingers. The name was unveiled at a press conference in Willmar (Minn.) yesterday. The logo design comes from Justin Schaller of Eau Claire, Wis. The Stingers will play the […]
Wild Things add Marlin to front-office roster
The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) named Todd Marlin as managing director of the organization.The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) named Todd Marlin as managing director of the organization. Marlin, a Dayton, Ohio native, was most recently with the Bridgeport Bluefish in Bridgeport Connecticut. He assumed the role of General Manager in October […]
Centene Stadium renovations enter final stage
The renovation of Centene Stadium, the home of the Great Falls Voyageurs, could be done in 2010 if a funding plan is approved.No Article Text
Greenberg in running to land the Rangers
Chuck Greenberg, an owner of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and State College Spikes, is one of the two groups left in the running to buy the Texas Rangers. Chuck Greenberg, Chairman & Managing Partner of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and State College Spikes and one of the good guys in the sports world, is one of […]
Fisher Cats win Freitas Award
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have won the Bob Freitas Award for Double-A teams.The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) received Baseball America's 2009 Bob Freitas Award at the Double-A level, recognizing the club as an outstanding franchise that has achieved long-term success in Minor League Baseball. The announcement was made in the […]
Golden Baseball League making pitch for Ottawa?
The Golden Baseball League, we're told, is behind of the two proposals for an Ottawa Stadium lease. Here's an intriguing thought: we're told by multiple sources that the independent Golden Baseball League is one of the two baseball operations seeking to put a team in Ottawa Stadium for 2010. At first glance, Ottawa would seem […]
Pelicans unveil 2010 All-Star logo
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting the 2010 Cal-Carolina All-Star Game and unveiled a logo for the event. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting the 2010 California League-Carolina League All-Star Game and unveiled a logo for the event. The game, which will be held on Tuesday, June 22 at 7:05 p.m., will be surrounded by […]
2009 BPD Logos of the Year: Fort Wayne and Shreveport-Bossier
A strong logo is instant identity for a baseball team. It should be appropriate for a variety of uses, and it should portray the team’s marketing image in a positive, forceful way. And it should also transcend the local market — the better for merchandise sales and branding. Today we honor two new logos that […]
Barons go for Xmas gold with Clark Griswold promotion
Offseason promotions are hard to pull off, but the Birmingham Barons have a winner with a Christmas-themed promo honoring the exploits of the legendary Clark Griswold. Offseason promotions are hard to pull off, but the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have a winner with a Christmas-themed promo honoring the exploits of the legendary Clark […]
City staff recommending Ottawa Stadium stay open
The former Lynx Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city staff. Ottawa Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city […]