The concessionaire shares what’s new on the menus at 15 Major League Baseball ballparks this season.Aramark, which manages concessions at 15 MLB ballparks, released a list of the new food items at each. The trend this year: teams are offering value-packed combo meals, kids’ concessions and game day specials, and expanding all-you-can-eat sections and loaded […]
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Royals humiliate all of Wisconsin with opening of frozen-custard shop
In a massive slapdown of every pro-ballpark operator in Wisconsin, the Kansas City Royals announced the renovated Kauffman Stadium will be the first pro venue to feature a frozen-custard store. Why is there no Kopp’s sold at Miller Park? UPDATE: The Royals are wrong, and our readers are smart: The Durham Bulls have served frozen […]
It’s official: “New” Aces to occupy Bringhurst Field in 2009
The latest iteration of the Alexandria Aces will play in the independent Continental Baseball League.The Alexandria City Council approved a Bringhurst Field lease for the Alexandria Aces (independent; Continental Baseball League), starting with the Aces’ home opener on May 20. "The Mayor and his staff, as well as the Council, understands the importance of keeping […]
Texas Rangers expand recycling program for 2009
The Texas Rangers are expanding a popular recycling program for the upcoming season at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.The Texas Rangers are expanding a popular recycling program for the upcoming season at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Last season the Rangers partnered with AbitibiBowater to introduce recycling stations within the ballpark. This season they are expanding the […]
Dale and Thomas Popcorn walks away from Kernels naming-rights deal; Perfect Game steps in
The home of the Cedar Rapids Kernels will now be known as Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.The home of the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low Class A; Midwest League) will now be known as Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium after Dale and Thomas Popcorn backed out of their naming-rights deal a year […]
Salem Red Sox sign lease extension
The Salem Red Sox and the City of Salem have reached an agreement on a two-year lease for the team’s home facility, which shall be renamed Lewis-Gale Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark. The Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) and the City of Salem, Virginia announced today that they have reached an agreement on […]
It’s official: Whitecaps unveil 4,800-calorie burger
As we first reported a few weeks ago, the West Michigan Whitecaps are offering a burger to end all burgers: a 4,800-calorie monstrosity that can feed a family of four.As we first reported a few weeks ago, the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest Leaguer) are offering a burger to end all burgers: a […]
New Tulsa ballpark design approved
A second run at the design of ONEOK Field from the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) and Populous adds Art Deco touches, drops the Prairie School motif and explicitly includes decorative elements from the site and the state. The design was approved yesterday by the Tulsa Stadium Trust. The $39.2-million ballpark is a cornerstone […]
Cards, Cordish pitch revised Ballpark Village plan
Another day, another plan from the St. Louis Cardinals and developer Cordish Co. to fill the large empty spot next to Busch Stadium.The St. Louis Cardinals and developer Cordish Co. unveiled a revised plan for Ballpark Village, the long-delayed development project slated for 10.5 acres next to the new Busch Stadium, on the former Busch […]
Florida looks at different ways of divvying up spring-training funding
When Florida instituted a program giving state funds to cities to build or remodel spring-training facilities, strict safeguards were in place to prevent cities from stealing teams from other cities. Faced with the loss of more teams to Arizona, the state is revising those rules to free up funding.When Florida instituted a program giving state […]
Storm works to reduce gas emissions at ballpark — literally
To reduce gas emissions generated by overeager participants, the Lake Elsinore Storm is giving away Subtle Butt flatulence filters to fans at the Tuesday All-U-Can-Eat extravaganza. Really.To reduce gas emissions generated by overeager participants, the Lake Elsinore Storm (High Class A; California League) is giving away Subtle Butt flatulence filters to fans at the Fat […]
I-Indians give fans choice on Opening Day field pattern
The latest from the Indianapolis Indians: giving fans the choice about what pattern is mown into the outfield turf at Victory Field on Opening Day.The Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled new fan poll, giving them a say on what mowing pattern will appear on the Victory Field playing surface for the Tribe’s […]
Mellencamp, Dylan to embark on ballpark concert tour
In the works: John Mellencamp is putting together a summer concert tour that would include plenty of stops at minor-league ballparks. With him: Bob Dylan and (potentially) Willie Nelson.In the works: John Mellencamp is putting together a summer concert tour that would include plenty of stops at minor-league ballparks. With him: Bob Dylan and (potentially) […]