With another standing-room-only crowd, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats set another season-attendance record.Tonight's crowd of 8,601 at Merchantsauto.com Stadium, a franchise record-tying 17th standing-room-only crowd of the season, allowed the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) to set an all-time single-season attendance record of 374,006 with two home dates still remaining. This marks […]
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Apple Valley moves forward with planning for new Mavericks ballpark
Apple Valley officials are moving forward with a $35-million ballpark for the High Desert Mavericks, but many crucial details need to be worked out. Apple Valley, a smallish community east of Victorville, is moving forward with a $35 million plan for a new ballpark for the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League). The […]
Mesa delegation to pitch Cubs on spring-training facilities
A renovated HoHoKam Park or a new facility by the airport will be on the agenda as the Cubs and Mesa officials discuss the future. A renovated HoHoKam Park or a new facility by the airport will be on the agenda as the Cubs and Mesa officials discuss the future. Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City […]
Miracle drops Tebow night after Gators complain
Saying the names and images of student-athletes cannot be used for commercial purposes, the University of Florida put the kibbosh on a promotion from the Fort Myers Miracle. A theme night from the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League) spoofing the invincibility of University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was killed by […]
Fisher Cats reach out to Defenders fans with ticket offer
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats will honor tickets issued honored by the American Defenders of New Hampshire.The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League)announced that they will honor tickets held by fans of the American Defenders of New Hampshire for any remaining regular season games at Holman Stadium for tickets to one of the […]
Complete Guide to Spring Training now only $5!
Yes, this is totally self-serving: We've cut the price of the 2009 edition of The Complete Guide to Spring Training to $5 — because you can never begin planning too early. Yes, this is totally self-serving: We've cut the price of the 2009 edition of The Complete Guide to Spring Training to $5 — because […]
Loss of spring training means loss of millions to Indian River County
Opponents of public funding for spring-training facilities say baseball fans have a negligible effect on the local economy. But after local sales-tax receipts plummeted by $1.8 million — more than 10 percent — in Indian River County after the loss of the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Cactus League, that argument may not hold water. […]
Announcing the 2009 Ballpark Digest Awards nominating process
Each year Ballpark Digest editors honor significant achievements in the baseball world with the Ballpark Digest Awards. The decisions about winners are made by Ballpark Digest editors, but they're made with significant input from the baseball community: last year there were over 300 pages of documentation — award submissions, email messages nominating favorites, etc. — […]
Ems poised for PK Park move — but it may not be permanent
The Eugene Emeralds will indeed be moving to PK Park next season, but the situation is considerably more complex than a simple venue shift. The Eugene Emeralds (short season; Northwest League) will indeed be moving to PK Park next season, but the situation is considerably more complex than a simple venue shift. Ems and University […]
Key decisions due on Connecticut/Richmond move this week
Eastern League owners will meet shortly to decide the fate of a proposed move by the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond. The deal, however, has some owners grumbling about the process. While the move of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to Richmond is seen by most in baseball as being inevitable, it hasn't benefited […]
Defenders locked out of ballpark; future in doubt
The first-season American Defenders of New Hampshire were locked out of historic Nashua Stadium last night after failing to pay the city some $45,000 in rent and police bills. The first-season American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) were locked out of historic Nashua Stadium last night after failing to pay the city some […]
‘Topes set to welcome 4-millionth fan
The Albuquerque Isotopes will welcome the 4-millionth fan in team history to Isotopes Park tonight. With just 967 fans to go, the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will surpass 4-million fans in franchise history tomorrow when the ‘Topes take on the Memphis Redbirds at 6:35 p.m. MT. So far this season, the ‘Topes […]
Group makes pitch to return pro baseball to Ottawa
A local businessman wants to lease Ottawa Stadium and bring in an independent Can-Am Association team for 2010; Miles Wolff says there's a lot of interest in bringing baseball back to Canada's capital. David Butler, a local businessman and CEO of the Byfield Trolley Company, held an event yesterday to announce his interest in leasing […]