The unicorn takes a peek at the edge of the forest, as Nashville Mayor Karl Dean releases a list of three potential sites for a new Nashville Sounds facility. The office of Nashville Mayor Karl Dean has released a list of three potential sites for a new Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark. […]
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XnE expects $1M+ in annual sales from each new Hawaii team
XnE, the publicly traded firm with the rights to up to four independent Golden Baseball League teams in Hawaii, expects each team to be grossing more than a million dollars annually. XnE, the publicly traded firm with the rights to up to four independent Golden Baseball League teams in Hawaii, expects each team to be […]
New Torrington team passes on booze at ballpark
The owners of the new Torrington team in the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League say they're not selling beer at Fuessenich Park. The owners of the new Torrington team in the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League say they're not selling beer at Fuessenich Park, but they're still on track to move the Peekskill Robins and launch play […]
Cheney Stadium renovations proposed by Tacoma Rainiers
A renovation of Tacoma's venerable ballpark could start early next year if the various funding pieces come together.No Article Text
Fielders break ground on new ballpark
The city of Zion (Ill.) and the Lake County Fielders broke ground on a new ballpark yesterday, but some crucial details — like a funding plan — still need to be finalized. The city of Zion (Ill.) and the Lake County Fielders (independent; Northern League) broke ground on a new ballpark yesterday, but some crucial […]
Flying Squirrels to unveil logo Dec. 1
It should be a fun time for all when the look of the Richmond Flying Squirrels is unveiled. The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced a press conference on Tuesday, December 1st at 2 p.m. to unveil the team’s new logo for its inaugural season at The Diamond. In addition, the team […]
Morehead City releases logo; Bergman to coach squad
The Coastal Plain League's Morehead City Marlins released the team logo; UCF's Jay Bergman to coach team. The Morehead City Marlins (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) released their logo for the 2010 inaugural season and announced the hiring of Jay Bergman as the team's first manager. The team will play at Big Rock Stadium at […]
New Winston-Salem ballpark to open April 13
After a year of delays and financing wrangling, the new home of the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) will finally open April 13. After a year of delays and financing wrangling, the new home of the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) will finally open April 13. In town for the first […]
Aces announce more ballpark improvements for ’10
The development of Aces Ballpark continues in the offseason with the installation of public art.No Article Text
Ricketts to tour Mesa ballpark sites today
In town for organizational meetings, new Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts was wooed last night at a reception sponsored by Gov. Jan Brewer; today he'll tour potential spring-training-facility sites along the Loop 202 freeway. In town for organizational meetings, new Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts was wooed last night at a reception sponsored by Gov. […]
How should Tigers remember Harwell?
A debate erupts on how best to remember the legendary Detroit Tigers broadcaster. For many Detroiters, Ernie Harwell is synonymous with the Detroit Tigers — much to the chagrin of the Tigers at times. And many of these Detroiters want to make sure the team remembers Harwell in an appropriate manner. Harwell has been diagnosed […]
Lake County groundbreaking scheduled for Thursday; Northern League releases schedule
The Lake County Fielders have a formal groundbreaking for a new ballpark scheduled for Nov. 5; good thing, as the ballpark's first game is officially slated for June 11. Despite some whispers about financing issues, the Lake County Fielders (independent; Northern League) are still a go for the 2010: the team is part of the […]
The week that was: October 31
The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. This week: problems in Brockton, shifts in the FSL, and lots of news from Clark and Addison. The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. This week: problems in Brockton, shifts […]