A promise by the Florida Marlins to set aside 15 percent of the team’s contribution to a proposed new ballpark was scrapped after local officials determined it would be illegal.A promise by the Florida Marlins to set aside 15 percent of the team’s contribution for a new ballpark to local African-American firms was scrapped after […]
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Renovations slated for Roger Dean Stadium
The spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins will see $10 million in long-term improvements, thanks to a hike in the local hotel tax.Palm Beach County is spending $10 million on long-term improvements to Roger Dean Stadium, the spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins, thanks to a hike […]
It’s official: Bretts to buy Quakes
As we reported two weeks ago, a group led by Bobby Brett and his brother, Hall of Famer George Brett, are buying the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from President and Majority Owner Hank Stickney.As we reported two weeks ago, a group led by Bobby Brett and his brother, Hall of Famer George Brett, are buying the […]
Bill Valentine retires from the game
Bill Valentine, who twice saved baseball in central Arkansas and spent 40 years with the Arkansas Travelers, is retiring from the game. After 40 years with the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), including the last 33 as the club’s executive vice president, Bill Valentine has announced his retirement from the team. The Executive Committee […]
Whitecaps install new turf for 2009 season
Here is your turf story — and pics! — for the day: the West Michigan Whitecaps will be the beneficiary of a new field at Fifth Third Ballpark this season.Today’s turf story comes from Grand Rapids, where the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) will be the beneficiary of new tuf at Fifth […]
Mets, Nathan’s sign new marketing deal at Citi Field
Nathan’s will have the exclusive on hot dogs in the new home of the Mets and will bring the iconic Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest to the facility.We’re a little sad to see the announcement that Nathan’s Famous will hold the hot-dog concessions at Citi Field, the new home of the New […]
Nuts unveil another round of ballpark improvements for 2009
Modesto’s John Thurman Field receives more upgrades for the upcoming season, including two large party decks and a new events area.Modesto’s John Thurman Field receives more upgrades for the upcoming season, including two large party decks and a new events area. The improvements are part of a $3 million makeover of the ballpark, instituted when […]
Sarpy County mayors express doubts about new O-Royals ballpark
A group of Sarpy County mayors wants to see more details about funding for a new Omaha Royals ballpark.A group of Sarpy County mayors wants to see more details about funding for a new Omaha Royals ballpark and is expressing doubts about tax-increment financing generating enough revenue to pay for the new $23-million project. The […]
Norwich approves Defenders lease transfer; Richmond to study new ballpark
The impending move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond is closer to reality after the Norwich City Council approved a transfer of the team’s lease to Dodd Stadium. Meanwhile, the city of Richmond is embarking on a financial study of a new Shockoe Bottom ballpark — and we think we know what the results will […]
Sierra Nevada Baseball paved the way for Aces
When the Reno Aces open their season on April 17, many in the Nevada community will think fondly of the late C.J. Jones, the man who paved the way for the return of pro baseball to the area.When the Reno Aces open their season on April 17, many in the Nevada community will think fondly […]
Marlins’ pledge of minority set-asides on new ballpark threatens project
The Florida Marlins front office thought it was doing the right thing by pledging 15 percent of the construction work on a proposed new ballpark to African-Americans, but the set-asides violate county guidelines — and threaten to scuttle the whole deal.The Florida Marlins front office thought it was doing the right thing by pledging 15 […]
Remaining piece of Polo Grounds to be refurbished
A staircase constructed in the memory of former New York Giants owner John T. Brush is the only piece of the Polo Grounds still standing; it will be refurbished and reconstructed this year as a tribute to one of baseball’s most historic venues. There’s little left of the old Polo Grounds, the former home of […]
Yankees hold open house to push spendy seats at new ballpark
The New York Yankees held an open house Saturday to push the priciest seats — between $350 and $2,500 per game — at the new Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees held an open house Saturday to push the priciest seats — between $350 and $2,500 per game — at the new Yankee Stadium. While […]