Not satisfied with fattening up the citizenry of Reading once in May, the Reading Phillies are adding a second Gluttony Night to the schedule in the hopes of serving more than 4,549 hot dogs and 2,857 orders of French fries to devoted fans. Not satisfied with fattening up the citizenry of Reading once in May, […]
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Orioles, Sarasota County close to spring-training deal
Some procedural issues between the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County are delaying a deal for the Baltimore Orioles to train at a renovated Ed Smith Stadium as soon as 2010.The Baltimore Orioles and Sarasota County are close to an agreement to bring the team to Ed Smith Stadium for spring training in 2010, but […]
DiBella to keep Defenders, move team to Richmond
In a deal to be announced Aug. 1, Connecticut Defenders owner Lou DiBella will move the franchise to Richmond's Diamond and work with Chuck Domino, president of the Lehigh Valley and Reading teams, on a new management plan. In a deal to be announced Aug. 1, Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Lou DiBella […]
Independent Fall Meetings announced
Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet will host the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings from October 5-7, 2009. The 2009 Independent Fall Meetings are headed for Chicagoland. Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet, Illinois will host the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings from October 5th through October 7th, 2009. The Independent Fall Meetings are a gathering of Independent Professional […]
In memoriam: Sue Burns
Most fans didn't know much about her, but Sue Burns was the largest shareholder in the San Francisco Giants and a quiet presence with the team. She passed away Sunday at the age of 58. Most fans didn't know much about her, but Sue Burns was the largest shareholder in the San Francisco Giants and […]
Notre Dame/Yankee Stadium deal confirmed; next up, Rutgers, Syracuse
Notre Dame and Yankee Stadium officials confirmed the school will play at least one game — and potentially many more — at the new Yankee Stadium. Meanwhile, Yankees officials are working hard to line up more college games in coming years. Notre Dame, Army and Yankee Stadium officials confirmed the school will play at least […]
Winston-Salem to buy unfinished Dash ballpark
Winston-Salem will buy the unfinished ballpark from Billy Prim's development firm and lease it back to him, giving the city more control over completion of the facility for the 2010 season. The city of Winston-Salem will buy the unfinished Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) ballpark from Billy Prim's development firm and lease it […]
Marlins break ground on new ballpark; release ballpark renderings
The Florida Marlins broke ground on their new ballpark over the weekend, as well as releasing more details about the 37,000-seat retractable-roof facility The look for the new Florida Marlins ballpark, according to owner Jeffrey Loria, should reflect the distinctive architectural heritage of Miami: a sleek, cool style punctuated with pastels and plenty of access […]
Greenlee Field to be commemorated today
Greenlee Field, the first black-owned ballpark in the Negro Leagues, will be remembered today with Pennsylvania State Historical Marker plaque at a 4:30 p.m. ceremony. Gus Greenlee was arguably the most successful and flamboyant of the various Negro League owners, promoting his Pittsburgh Crawfords tirelessly and raising the level of play in the Negro National […]
New Rays ballpark discussion shifts to Tampa
It's not a given that a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark will end up in St. Pete, as a citizen committee exploring a new facility says Tampa is actually the best location. The area around Raymond James Stadium in Tampa would be the most accessible place for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, according to […]
Luzerne, Lackawanna County officials meet to discuss SWB ballpark
Commissioners from the two counties, which jointly own PNC Field and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, met in private to discuss ballpark issues — a meeting that apparently violated the state's open-meeting law. Commissioners from the two counties, which jointly own PNC Field and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League), met in private to discuss ballpark […]
Notre Dame, Army eye Yankee Stadium for football
The old Yankee Stadium was a showcase for more than just baseball: important football games and boxing matches were held there. The new Yankee Stadium may pick up that legacy, hosting the annual Notre Dame-Army football game in 2010. The old Yankee Stadium was a showcase for more than just baseball: important football games and […]
In Montgomery, the Biscuits want to break bats
Strongman Steve Carrier will attempt to break the world record for broken bats between innings at Saturday night's Montgomery Biscuits game.As the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) host the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx on Saturday night at Riverwalk Stadium, Steve Carrier will attempt to break the world-record for broken bats in a minute by […]