The Wilmington Sharks have been selected as the 2009 Coastal Plain League Organization of the Year.The Coastal Plain League announced today that the Wilmington Sharks have been selected as the 2009 CPL Organization of the Year. “My partners, Lew and Darrell Handelsman, and I are extremely honored and excited about this award," said Wilmington owner and Director […]
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Nelson named Southern League exec of the year
Birmingham Barons General Manager Jonathan Nelson has been named the Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year in the Double-A Southern League, as voted upon by his peers.Birmingham Barons General Manager Jonathan Nelson has been named the Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year in the Double-A Southern League, as voted upon by his peers. In his […]
Newark Bears sued over in-game ejections
The Newark Bears are being sued by three teenagers who allegedly refused to stand during the singing of "God Bless America" during a recent game and were subsequently ejected. The Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) are being sued by three teenagers who allegedly refused to stand during the singing of "God Bless America" during a […]
Smith leaves Red Sox, returns to Orioles
Janet Marie Smith, who worked on Oriole Park at Camden Yards and then oversaw the recent expansion and renovation of Fenway Park, has returned to Baltimore. Janet Marie Smith, who worked on Oriole Park at Camden Yards and then oversaw the recent expansion and renovation of Fenway Park, has returned to Baltimore as vice president […]
Beaverton residents split on prospects of new Bevos ballpark
Beaverton residents like the idea of a new ballpark and multipurpose facility, but they're not too thrilled with a move of the Portland Beavers or paying for them. Beaverton residents expressed lukewarm support for the idea of a new ballpark and multipurpose facility, and they're not too thrilled with a move of the Portland Beavers […]
Plan to revamp Silver Cross Field surface delayed
A plan to install artificial turf at Silver Cross Field, the home of the Joliet Jackhammers, to accommodate was delayed by at least a year. A plan to install artificial turf at Silver Cross Field, the home of the Joliet Jackhammers (independent; Northern League), to accommodate was delayed by at least a year. The proposal […]
Northwoods League expands to Willmar
Ryan Voz and Marc Jerzak are the prospective team owners of a new summer-collegiate team in Willmar, Minn. The Willmar City Council has approved a plan for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team in Willmar's Taunton Stadium, as the circuit strengthens its presence in central Minnesota. The league has successfully staged several games at Taunton Stadium, […]
With Drillers moving downtown, what will become of Drillers Stadium?
With the Tulsa Drillers slated for a downtown move, the future of Drillers Stadium is in doubt — and Tulsa County officials want some good ideas on how to handle the situation. With the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) slated for a downtown move, the future of Drillers Stadium is in doubt — and […]
Arum hints at return of boxing to Yankee Stadium
Bob Arum says a big boxing match will be held at the new Yankee Stadium next year, marking the return of the sport to an outdoor venue. Top Rank head Bob Arum says a big boxing match will be held at the new Yankee Stadium next year, marking the return of the sport to an […]
The latest in hit parade: Rock Cats raise attendance again
For the 10th consecutive year the New Britain Rock Cats enjoyed an attendance increase.While there is playoff baseball still to be played at New Britain Stadium, the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) concluded their 2009 Regular Season by posting their best total season attendance mark ever: 366,682. This figure eclipses the Eastern […]
Another record for the books, this time from the ValleyCats
The Tri-City ValleyCats once again set a season-attendance record: For the sixth consecutive year, the ValleyCats eclipsed its overall attendance by drawing 145,976 fans to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium this season, an average of 4,293 a game. The Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League) once again set a season-attendance record: For the sixth consecutive year, […]
Bandits reach highest attendance level in a decade
More evidence that baseball is back in downtown Davenport: the Quad Cities River Bandits tallied their highest attendance mark in more than a decade. More evidence that baseball is back in downtown Davenport: the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) tallied their highest attendance mark in more than a decade. In 64 […]
After two years, IronPigs an unqualified success
An IronPigs game at Coca-Cola Park is the place to be if you're a Lehigh Valley resident — or just a baseball fan.Joe Finley, Craig Stein and Kurt Landes should be feeling pretty happy with the way their seasons ended, as Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) attendance reached 641,335 fans for the 2009 […]