Attendance at Harrisburg Senators games is up some 66 percent this season, as a new ownership group and improvements to Metro Bank Park have revitalized interest in the team. Attendance at Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League( games is up some 66 percent this season, as a new ownership group and improvements to Metro Bank […]
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Fielders unveil ballpark renderings
The Lake County Fielders, slated to begin play in the independent Northern League next season, unveiled renderings of a new Zion (Ill.) ballpark. The Lake County Fielders, slated to begin play in the independent Northern League next season, unveiled renderings of a new Zion (Ill.) ballpark. The 8,000-seat ballpark, located at 850 Green Bay Road, […]
Gov signs bill giving Tucson taxing authority for spring-training facilities
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed a billing giving Pima County the power to ask residents if they want a sales-tax hike to fund spring-training facilities. But is this too little too late? Let's begin with the obvious, as anyone in baseball circles knows: there's virtually no chance MLB teams will move spring-training operations to Tucson […]
Chlapaty’s back with Dubuque baseball plan — kinda
Joe Chlapaty, who sought to bring minor-league baseball to Dubuque in 2007, is back and says he's ready to invest in a new ballpark if he can find a team. Local son Joe Chlapaty, who sought to bring minor-league baseball to Dubuque in 2007, is back and says he's ready to invest in a new […]
New ballpark pitched for Stony Point
A developer is pushing a minor-league ballpark as part of a mixed-use development in Stony Point, New York. A developer is pushing a minor-league ballpark as part of a mixed-use development in Stony Point, New York, a project that's a long way from the first shovel being overturned. A. Jon Prusmack, president of the American […]
Could new Huntsville ballpark be on the horizon?
The Huntsville Stars are always mentioned as a Southern League franchise available for relo, but owner Miles Prentice always shoots down the rumors. His faith in the market may be on the verge of being rewarded, as Huntsville city leaders float the idea of a new downtown ballpark. The Huntsville Stars are always mentioned as […]
Prospect League eyes Terre Haute
Organizers of a new Indiana State University ballpark shift their sights from the Frontier League to the summer-collegiate Prospect League. Organizers of a new Indiana State University ballpark are shifting their sights from the independent Frontier League to the summer-collegiate Prospect League. There's been some definite movement on the ballpark front: Indiana State has leased […]
Aces impact on downtown Reno: Too much traffic?
In a retail environment relying heavily on foot traffic, it's amazing to hear downtown Reno business owners complaining about traffic and parking issues caused by fans attending Reno Aces games — and even more amazing that they are questioning whether the team has had a positive impact on the city. We were a little amazed […]
Palm Bay mayor: Let’s look at privately financed ballpark
Palm Bay (Fl.) Mayor John Mazziotti want to see a privately financed ballpark in his city for a Florida State League team, but it will be a tough sell. Palm Bay (Fl.) Mayor John Mazziotti want to see a privately financed ballpark in his city for a Florida State League team, but it will be […]
Ballpark Visit: Progressive Field / Cleveland Indians
We visit Progressive Field, the home of the Cleveland Indians. If you ever questioned the great and mighty power of karma in our universe, take a visit to gorgeous Progressive Field in Cleveland. After years of suffering through the cold and damp of Cleveland Municipal Stadium – the original “Mistake on the Lake” – local […]
Progressive Field / Cleveland Indians
Address: 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland, 44115. Cost: $173 million, although there were later costs combined with the Quicken Loans Arena construction. Architect: Populous. Owner: Gateway Economic Development Corp. Capacity: 45,109 (includes 500 SROs and 400 on the party deck). Dimensions: 325L, 370LC, 400C, 375RC, 325R. LF wall height: 19 feet; CF/RF wall height: 9 feet. […]
Baseline lease for Ed Smith Stadium falls through
Baseline Group, which is seeking to set up baseball academies in Arizona and Florida, called off negotiations for an Ed Smith Stadium lease — and presumably a purchase of the Sarasota Reds — after Sarasota city officials changed the terms. Baseline Group, which is seeking to set up baseball academies in Arizona and Florida, called […]
Denver continues move to preserve Coors Field views
The city of Denver and the Colorado Rockies want to limit development near Coors Field to preserve the amazing view from the grandstand, but local property owners say it will devalue their building values. The city of Denver and the Colorado Rockies want to limit development near Coors Field to preserve the amazing view from […]