The Portland Sea Dogs’ version of the Green Monster has a new sponsor: Hood.The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) has sold sponsorship rights to its version of Fenway Park’s Green Monster, the Maine Monster. The 37-foot-high Hadlock Field right-field will be known as the Hood Maine Monster. Hood is one of the largest […]
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Diablos mark 20 years at Cohen Stadium
The El Paso Diablos are marking 20 seasons at Cohen Stadium with a slew of promotions and commemorations.The El Paso Diablos are marking 20 seasons at Cohen Stadium with a slew of promotions and commemorations. The biggest event will be a June 19 promotion marking the 20th anniversary. To prime the pump, the team is […]
New for 2009: Coastal Bend Thunder
The newest team in United League Baseball will be the Coastal Bend Thunder.The newest team in independent United League Baseball will be the Coastal Bend Thunder. It’s the third pro team to set up shop in Nueces County in recent years, following American Association and Continental Baseball League efforts. Subscribers to the weekly Ballpark Digest […]
MiLB to lease Dodgertown
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has agreed to terms with Indian River County and the city of Vero Beach, Fla., that will be incorporated into a memorandum of understanding on a five-year partnership to lease and operate the Dodgertown baseball complex.Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has agreed to terms with Indian River County and the city of […]
Orioles close to decision on spring-training future?
The Baltimore Orioles have settled on Fort Myers and Sarasota as the two finalists for a spring-training move, and we’re told Fort Myers has the inside edge.With multiple deadlines at play, the Baltimore Orioles appear close to making a decision about moving spring-training operations to Sarasota or Fort Myers. In both situations, the team would […]
Las Vegas casts a covetous eye at new Reno ballpark
While the Reno Aces are basking in the warmth of a new ballpark, the folks in Las Vegas are complaining yet again about the substandard conditions at Cashman Field.In the battle of the Nevada ballparks, we have a clear winner: Aces Ballpark trumps Cashman Field, hands down. And that’s got some folks in Las Vegas […]
Dash to play at Ernie Shore Field through June 17 — at least
The Winston-Salem Dash will play home games at Ernie Shore Field through June 16 — and maybe through the end of the season.The Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) will play home games at Ernie Shore Field through June 16 — and maybe through the end of the season. The issue: the team’s new […]
New Normal team anounces finalists for name
The new Normal (Ill.) Frontier League team slated to begin play next season will most likely have a very interesting name and potential celebrity tie-in (think Stephen Colbert), if the finalists are any indication.The list of finalists for the name-the-team contest in Normal (Ill.) has been released, and they run the gamut from shameless to […]
In memoriam: Les Keiter
The popular sportscaster made his mark re-creating San Francisco games from a Manhattan studio after the Giants moved west, elaborating on the ticker-tape reports with a creative flair.Les Keiter, whose long career as a broadcaster began with Knicks games and heavyweight matches at the Garden and ended with Hawaii Islanders (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) […]
Portland ballpark vote delayed as mayor adjusts site, financial plans
As Mayor Sam Adams adjusts the funding and site plan in the Rose District, a vote on a new Portland Beavers ballpark will be delayed at least a week.As Mayor Sam Adams adjusts the funding and site plan in the Rose District, a vote on a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark […]
Three O-Royals ballpark sites to be discussed tonight
Three sites for a new Omaha Royals ballpark will be discussed at tonight’s Sarpy County Board of Commissioners meeting.Three sites for a new Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark will be discussed at tonight’s Sarpy County Board of Commissioners meeting. The sites are in La Vista and Bellevue. They all call for additional […]
Is there too much Dodger Blue at new home of the Mets?
Fred Wilpon grew up in Brooklyn and has a big-old man crush on the Brooklyn Dodgers. But did he demand too many homages to Ebbets Field and Dem Bums in the new home of the New York Mets? Some hardcore fans think so.Fred Wilpon grew up in Brooklyn and has a big-old man crush on […]
Lee County: Two sites for BoSox spring facility work best
Two sites would cost less and be less difficult to permit for a new Boston Red Sox spring facility, according to an analysis released by Lee County county officials. Two sites would cost less and be less difficult to permit for a new Boston Red Sox spring facility, according to an analysis released by Lee […]