Now that the end of the 2009 season is upon us, it’s time to pass along attendance figures. Here are the attendance figures, by average, for the summer-collegiate leagues. Now that the end of the 2009 season is upon us, it’s time to pass along attendance figures. Here are the attendance figures, by average, for […]
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Topeka Golden Giants working on ballpark enhancements
The Topeka Golden Giants promise an upgraded ballpark and fan experience for 2010. More evidence summer-collegiate ball is maturing: The Topeka Golden Giants of the M.I.N.K. League promise an upgraded ballpark and fan experience for 2010. In a press release, team owner Brett Cowdin promises many changes to the team's home at Lake Shawnee. "In […]
K-Tribe reports attendance boost for 2009
With most of the minors ending the regular season yesterday, lots of teams are reporting attendance figures for the season, so most of today's news will concern year-end numbers. In this story: the Kinston Indians report a year-end increase for the sixth-straight season.The Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) increased their attendance for the […]
It’s honors season in the minors
Here's a look at some of the awards doled out by various minor leagues at the ends of their seasons. Here's a look at some of the awards doled out by various minor leagues at the ends of their seasons. The Carolina League has announced that Kinston’s Head Groundskeeper Stephen Watson and Myrtle Beach Groundskeeper […]
Harwell’s final inning: cancer
Legendary Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell has been diagnosed with incurable cancer. The sunny optimism of Ernie Harwell came through in this Detroit Free Press interview where he shared the details of his incurable cancer of the bile duct. An icon in the baseball world. Harwell was a broadcaster for 55 years — 42 with […]
IronPigs top ’08 attendance mark, sell out 105 games in 2008-09
With three games on the schedule, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs have already surpassed last year's attendance mark and are averaging more than 9,000 fans per game. The amazing run fr the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) continues, as the team exceeds its 2008 attendance mark with three games left to go in […]
K-Tribe avoids home rainouts for entire season
The Kinston Indians went the entire 2009 season without a rainout — the first time that's been done in the Carolina League since 1999.During one of the rainiest summers ever on the East Coast, the Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) dodged the drops and did not have a rainout at Historic Grainger Stadium […]
Ballpark Visit: Aces Ballpark, the home of the Reno Aces
Built in 14 months — a very tight schedule for a Triple-A facility — Aces Ballpark is a pleasant place to take in a game, with some nice signature features (like a tall left-field wall and recognitions of the city's railroad history) and family-friendly amenities. Built in 14 months — a very tight schedule […]
Ballpark Visit: Aces Ballpark / 3
We visit Aces Ballpark, the new home of the Reno Aces.Reno Aces History The Tucson Sidewinders migrated west to Reno for the 2009 season, lured by a great new ballpark. The Tucson Toros franchise was established in 1969 as the Pacific Coast League/AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The Toros club later became the […]
Ballpark Visit: Aces Ballpark / 2
We visit Aces Ballpark, the new home of the Reno Aces.Another feature of Aces Ballpark is the use of very distinctive signs for the restrooms. The Men’s restroom entrances are designated by a stylized image of Ted Williams swinging the bat, and the women’s restroom entrances sport an image from “A League of Their Own.” […]
Aces Ballpark / Reno Aces
The design of Aces Ballpark is a very distinctive combination of new and classic. The basic structure is brick and dark green steel, but the colors in the seating are a warm sand and brick-red color – appropriate for the West. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 2009 Capacity: 9,100 Cost: $50 million Dimensions: 338L, 410LC, 423RC, […]
Baseball’s one-hit wonders reunite in Seattle
The baseball equivalent of one-hit wonders, the Seattle Pilots reunited Friday night to mark the 40th anniversary of the team's only season in the American League. The baseball equivalent of one-hit wonders, the Seattle Pilots reunited Friday night to mark the 40th anniversary of the team's only season in the American League. The team played […]
What to do with Holman Stadium?
With the American Defenders of New Hampshire going down in flames, historic Holman Stadium is without a tenant. What comes next? With the American Defenders of New Hampshire going down in flames, historic Holman Stadium is without a tenant. What comes next? It certainly won't be affiliated baseball, despite the feelings of some in the […]