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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 […]
Paulson withdraws bid for Bevos ballpark in Beaverton
Portland Beavers owner Merritt Paulson pulls the plug on a new Bevos ballpark in Beaverton. Bummer. Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Merritt Paulson has canceled planning for a new Bevos ballpark in suburban Beaverton, saying it would be impossible to get the ball rolling on a new facility in time for the […]
Ricketts: Improving Wrigley Field on the agenda
In his first press conference as owner of the Chicago Cubs, Tom Ricketts says improvements to Wrigley Field are on the agenda, and even though he's not ready to talk specifics, it sounds like the Wrigley 2014 plan is in play. In his first press conference as owner of the Chicago Cubs, Tom Ricketts says […]
Tahsler new deputy commissioner of Frontier League
Longtime Frontier League GM moves into the indy circuit's front office.The Frontier League announced the hiring of Steve Tahsler as Deputy Commissioner. Tahsler is entering his 14th season in the Frontier League, most recently serving as general manager for the Windy City ThunderBolts. He has also been the general manager for the Slippery Rock Sliders, […]
Griffith promoted at P-Nats
Following a successful 2009 season, Jonathan Griffith adds the duties of vice president with the Potomac Nationals.The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) announced that General Manager Jonathan Griffith's role has been expanded within the organization, adding the role of Vice President to go along with his everyday duties as the GM. The 2010 […]
Naples: We’re serious about landing the Cubs
Private groups, not government, are pushing a plan for a Wrigleyville South in Collier County; it is, they admit, "a long shot." Developers in Naples and Collier County held a press conference yesterday to announce their intention of land the Chicago Cubs and fill out some details of those behind the campaign. And while their […]
Suns unveil new marks, hats, color design
The Jacksonville Suns adopt a new color scheme and uniform design for the 2010 season.In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) unveiled their new look for the 2010 season, including a number of color and uniform changes. The new logo features a black, gold and “old gold” color […]
Sarasota Reds to Bradenton
The Pittsburgh Pirates will buy the Sarasota Reds and move them to Bradenton; the Reds will take over the Bucs' affiliation in Lynchburg. The Sarasota Reds (High Class A; Florida State League) are no more, as the team is being sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who will move the franchise to McKechnie Field for the […]
Creighton to pay $10K per game to play at new Omaha ballpark
Here's why you will never see affiliated or independent baseball playing at the new downtown Omaha ballpark: the going rate for rent is $10,000 per game. We knew MECA, the Omaha sports commission running the business side of the new College World Series in downtown Omaha, was seeking some serious revenues from potential tenants. But […]