The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners voted to retain DLR Group to design a new ballpark for the Omaha Royals; we’ll see what Stan Meredith can create with a very limited budget.The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners voted to retain DLR Group to design a new ballpark for the Omaha Royals; we’ll see what Stan […]
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Klamath Falls to enter West Coast League
The summer-collegiate circuit adds a team in Klamath Falls’ Kiger Stadium for the 2010 season.A summer-collegiate West Coast League team will begin play as soon as 2010 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. League president Ken Wilson announced the awarding of a conditional WCL membership to the city. Klamath Falls becomes the ninth member of the wood-bat […]
Malliet-led group breaks ground on new Normal ballpark
A new ballpark in Normal, Ill., is scheduled to open for the 2010 season. A groundbreaking was held yesterday at Heartland Community College for a new ballpark housing an independent Fronter League team and the school’s baseball squad. Designed by Kansas City’s Pendulum Studio, the new $12 million ballpark is being built with private funds […]
Suns return to WJEJ
Hagerstown Suns radio broadcasts are coming home to WJEJ, the team’s original broadcast home. WJEJ 1240 AM will serve as the flagship station for Hagerstown Suns radio broadcasts, the Suns announced Tuesday. WJEJ will be broadcasting all 140 Suns games for the 2009 season. “The Suns are proud to be associated with a radio station […]
Selig forms committee to study Oakland ballpark situation
Smart politicians know the way to sneak in something unpopular to is first run it through a commitee. So it’s no surprise Bud Selig is greasing the skids for an Athletics move to San Jose by first having a committee explore ballpark options in Oakland.Smart politicians know the way to sneak in something unpopular to […]
Goodbye HOK Sport; hello Populous
The world’s largest sport-architecture firm is undergoing its own makeover, adopting a new name and branding after a buyout and separation from HOK Group.The world’s largest sport-architecture firm is undergoing its own makeover, adopting a new name and branding after a buyout and separation from HOK Group. "Populous allows us to enthusiastically embrace the expertise […]
GBL wins quarter-million-dollar judgment against Jose Canseco
Feigning a back injury and then spending the night playing poker at a Reno casino didn’t endear Jose Canseco to the folks at the Golden Baseball League, who signed him to a $60,000 personal-appearances contract for the 2006 season and then watched him renege on the deal. But the league has the last laugh after […]
Can-Am Association to field only six teams this season
The independent Can-Am Association will shrink to six teams this season following decisions to suspend operations in Ottawa and Atlantic City.The independent Can-Am Association will shrink to six teams this season following decisions to suspend operations in Ottawa and Atlantic City. A press conference is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern in Ottawa to announce the […]
Atlantic City Surf ceases operations
The owner of the Atlantic City Surf, frustrated with the city’s refusal to extend the team’s lease at Bernie Robbins Stadium, has decided to fold up shop, rather than throwing more good money after bad.The owner of the Atlantic City Surf (independent; Can-Am Association), frustrated with the city’s refusal to extend the team’s lease at […]
Knights ballpark on hold
Faced with an uncertain economy, an expired financing deal and continuing legal challenges, the Charlotte Knights say they’ll wait until the fall to address a new ballpark.Faced with an uncertain economy, an expired financing deal and continuing legal challenges, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) say they’ll wait until the fall to address a […]
Riversharks, Campbell’s to announce extension of naming-rights deal
At a time when naming-rights deals are hard to procure, the Camden Riversharks are bucking the trend with an extension of the Campbell’s Field deal. At a time when naming-rights deals are hard to procure, the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League) are bucking the trend with an extension of the Campbell’s Field deal. The team […]
In memoriam: Kevin O’Connor
The voice of the Kane County Cougars passed away suddenly last week.Kevin O’Connor, the P.A. voice of the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) and formerly of the Cook County Cheetahs (independent; Frontier League) from 1999-2003, passed away suddenly last week. He was 52. O’Connor’s trademark line came at the end of the […]
Frederick, Keys squabble over rent
The city wants $30,000 for a one-year lease of Harry Grove Stadium, while the Frederick Keys say they’ll pay $17,000. Meanwhile, neither side is talking long-term lease, as the city looks at how much the ballpark would cost without professional baseball.The city of Frederick and the management of the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina […]