It seems like a no-brainer for a baseball team to add a bike valet to their ballpark, which would cut down on traffic and perhaps bring a new sponsor to the mix. That’s what the Madison Mallards are doing this season.It seems like a no-brainer for a baseball team to add a bike valet to […]
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Fort Wayne ballpark demolition scheduled for June
Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Fort Wayne Wizards, will be dismantled in May, with an auction of reusable equipment due for May 30. Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Fort Wayne Wizards (Low Class A: Midwest League), will be dismantled in May, with an auction of reusable equipment due for May 30. […]
Talk about Biloxi ballpark emerges again
We hear from so many people this is the worst possible time to start planning a new ballpark, but chatter rises again about Tim Bennett’s attempts to being baseball to Biloxi.We’re not sure if there’s anything solid going on, but there’s been chatter lately about Tim Bennett’s attempts to bring a new ballpark to Biloxi, […]
Specifics of Mellencamp/Dylan/Nelson tour announced
As we reported several weeks ago, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are embarking on a summer concert tour, hitting minor-league ballparks across the nation. Here’s the itinerary. Want to avoid the rush? Pre-order your tickets through our ticket outlet and save yourself some hassles. As we reported several weeks ago, John Mellencamp, Bob […]
Opposition rises to new Augusta ballpark
The Augusta GreenJackets are already facing some formidable opposition to their new-ballpark proposal, as well as the possibility of a referendum on the issue.The Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) are already facing some formidable opposition to their new-ballpark proposal, as well as the possibility of a referendum on the issue. We’re guessing the […]
Bears receive grant to study new ballpark
The Yakima Bears received a $40,000 grant from Yakima County to study the team’s economic options for a new or renovated ballpark, but it sure sounds like team ownership is set on a new facility.The Yakima Bears (short season; Northwest League) received a $40,000 grant from Yakima County to study the team’s economic options for […]
FBI investigating Red Sox spring-training site selection
The team says it’s not involved with an FBI investigation of the site-selection process for a new Boston Red Sox training facility, as Lee County is asked to turn over emails associated with the process.The Boston Red Sox says they not involved with an FBI investigation of the site-selection process for a new Boston Red […]
ULB, developer announce plans for new downtown Dallas ballpark
The new ballpark for a United League Baseball franchise will be near the Trinity River near downtown Dallas, as part of a larger $500 million development.A developer working in conjunction with Reunion Sports Group, the owners and operators of independent United League Baseball, is proposing a new ULB ballpark as part of a $500-million development […]
Cordaro signature nets $525 for ALS
Normally a signature from Omaha Royals GM Martie Cordaro is worth $525 only when it’s used to sign a $525 check — but a unique fundraiser coordinated by the O-Royals and Quad Cities River Bandits raised that amount for charity.Normally a signature from Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) GM Martie Cordaro is worth […]
Yankees, Mets lead list of Forbes’ franchise valuations
No surprise the two New York City teams are the most valuable in Major League Baseball. What is surprising: fully a third of the teams in baseball declined in value this past year.No surprise the two New York City teams are the most valuable in Major League Baseball. What is surprising: fully a third of […]
RIP, Cubs fans
A section of Bohemian National Cemetery on Chicago’s North Side has been enhanced with a brick wall and ivy emulating Wrigley Field, giving die-hard Cubs fans the perfect resting place.Here’s something you don’t see every day: A section of Bohemian National Cemetery on Chicago’s North Side has been enhanced with a brick wall and ivy […]
2009 attendance off to slow start
April is always one of the slowest months for MLB attendance, so we’ll take the numbers with a grain of salt, but so far in 2009 MLB attendance appears to be on the decline for the second year in a row; the surprising news is how poorly the Yankees and Mets are doing in playing […]
Captains, Eastlake reach new lease agreement
The Lake County Captains and the city of Eastlake reach a new lease agreement for Classic Park.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League) and the city of Eastlake have finalized a proposed lease agreement for Classic Park that features a sliding scale based on gate receipts. The team is in the seventh year […]