Spring Training 2012 will be here before we know it, which is why planning for the new Boston Red Sox has already begun in earnest, with a conceptual site plan released to Lee County officials this week. Spring Training 2012 will be here before we know it, which is why planning for the new Boston […]
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Tucson officials court Japanese team for spring training
With the defection of the Chicago White Sox this year and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies after Spring Training 2010, Tucson officials are proactively seeking a pro Japanese team to fill the slack at Tucson Electric Field as a member of the Cactus League.With the defection of the Chicago White Sox this year and […]
CPL: Buck Hardee Field must be upgraded
Coastal Plain League President Pete Bock says Buck Hardee Field needs an upgrade, but the owners of the Wilmington Sharks seem happy with it. Coastal Plain League President Pete Bock says Buck Hardee Field needs an upgrade, but the owners of the Wilmington Sharks seem happy with it. Buck Hardee Field is an older Amercan […]
Elmira Pioneers, NYBL see attendance gains in ’09
It seems hard to believe, but some of the summer-collegiate leagues are close to the end of the season. Both the New York Collegiate Baseball League and Florida Collegiate Summer League wrap up this week, with the NYCBL reporting some solid attendance increases. It seems hard to believe, but some of the summer-collegiate leagues are […]
BlueClaws’ prescription for post-season blues: a blood drive
Attracting fans to post-season games is always a challenge. The Lakewood BlueClaws hope to change this with a promotion that exchanges tickets for blood donations. Attracting fans to post-season games is always a challenge. The Lakewood BlueClaws (Low Class A; Sally League) hope to change this with a promotion that exchanges tickets for blood donations. […]
Sarpy County makes moves to keeping ballpark on budget
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Coors Field vistas protected
The Denver City Council is implementing an 86-foot height restriction on new buildings outside Coors Field in an attempt to preserve views from the ballpark. The Denver City Council is implementing an 86-foot height restriction on new buildings outside Coors Field in an attempt to preserve views from the ballpark. The view became an issue […]
Ray Winder Field sale goes through
Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers, is being sold to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, but its future is not clear. Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), is being sold to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, but its future […]
Life on the road: Staten Island and Rochester
Yeah, site updates haven't been as prolific as many of you would like. But life on the road cuts down on the time devoted to site updates, and it's been a blast presenting awards to the Staten Island Yankees and Rochester Red Wings. Here's a look at our travels. Yeah, site updates on Ballpark Digest […]
Work begins on new Zion ballpark
Dozers are out in force doing prep work on a new ballpark for the Lake County Fielders, as owners hew to a tight schedule for a 2010 opening. Dozers are out in force doing prep work on a new ballpark for the Lake County Fielders (independent; Northern League), as owners hew to a tight schedule […]
Riverhawks makes move to Northern League official
The Rockford Riverhawks announced their shift from the Frontier League to the Northern League during a Monday press conference. The Rockford Riverhawks announced their shift from the Frontier League to the Northern League during a Monday press conference. The shift, which was largely engineered by Gary-SouthShore Railcats owner Pat Salvi, has the Riverhawks playing in […]
New ballpark boosts TinCaps
A big walk-up crowd last night gives the Fort Wayne TinCaps a big night, as the team surpasses its 2008 season attendance total in just 52 games. It's been a good year for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League): the newly opened Parkview Field is a gem, and the fans have responded […]
River Bandits win eBay auction for affections of disenchanted Bucs fan
The Quad Cities River Bandits outbid several teams, including the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, for the eBay rights to Brad Davis's fan affections. The winning bid: $14.99.A lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan, 39-year-old Brad Davis recently put his team allegiance up for grabs on eBay. Citing 17 consecutive losing seasons and claiming he can no longer root […]