Stories about laying sod are surprisingly popular among Ballpark Digest readers. Today’s installment of As the Sod Turns: The new playing surface goes down at Blair County Ballpark.It’s a little surprising how popular stories about laying sod are among Ballpark Digest readers. Today’s installment of As the Sod Turns: The new playing surface goes down […]
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Oakland forming new committee to pursue new A’s ballpark
Though the Oakland A’s and the city have never been able to come to an agreement about the where and when of a new ballpark, a new committee to be appointed by Mayor Ron Dellums is seeking to change that.Oakland Mayior Ron Dellums and City Council President Jane Brunner are forming a committee to keep […]
Ballpark Notes for March 12, 2009
In today’s ballpark goodness, the Tri-City ValleyCats acknowledge the real power in the White House with a Michelle Obama bobblehead, the Visalia Rawhide install a new field, and the Stockton Ports return to KSTN.In today’s ballpark goodness, the Tri-City ValleyCats acknowledge the real power in the White House with a Michelle Obama bobblehead, the Visalia […]
San Jose mayor: We have better than 50-50 shot at landing the A’s
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed says he’s been in contact with A’s co-owner Lew Wolff about a move of the team to a downtown ballpark.Mayor Chuck Reed says he’s been in contact with A’s co-owner Lew Wolff about a move of the team to a downtown ballpark, and based on those conversations says there’s a […]
Telus naming-rights deal in Edmonton expires
The naming-rights deal for Telus Field, home of the Edmonton Cracker-Cats, has expired, and new team owner Daryl Katz will be shopping a new deal. Rexall Field, anyone?The naming-rights deal for Telus Field, home of the Edmonton Cracker-Cats (independent; Golden Baseball League), has expired, and new team owner Daryl Katz will be shopping a new […]
Details of O-Royals/Sarpy County lease revealed
The proposed agreement for a new $26-million ballpark project in Sarpy County calls for the Omaha Royals to pick up half the cost of the facility, paying $2 million up front and $450,000 in rent annually.A day after a Sarpy County consultant announced an agreement between the suburban Omaha municipality and the Omaha Royals (Class […]
Pro football to set up shop at AT&T Park
The home of the San Francisco Giants will be home base for a United Football League team headed by Denny Green.AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, will be home base for a United Football League team headed by Denny Green. The UFL is a four-team startup designed as a six-week fall league […]
Rays task force may have prelim recommendations by June — but no site
The task force charged with planning a potential future home of the Tampa Bay Rays will have recommendations this summer on design and funding, but probably won’t have a site recommendation until early 2010. That’s according to Jeff Lyash, chairman of the A Baseball Community (ABC) group working on a ballpark plan. While it seems […]
San Jose city committee wants to see poll of residents before moving forward on A’s
A San Jose City Council committee today passed a measure calling for a poll to gauge support among residents for a pursuit of the Oakland A’s.A San Jose CIty Council committee today passed a measure calling for a poll to gauge support among residents for pursing the Oakland A’s. While this may be premature — […]
Portland City Council votes to move ahead with new Bevos ballpark — but takes $15 million from the equation
The Portland CIty Council voted by a 3-2 margin to move ahead with a new Portland Beavers ballpark and a renovation of PGE Park as a soccer-only facility, but in the process stripped $15 million in urban-development funds from their financial commitment.The Portland CIty Council voted by a 3-2 margin to move ahead with a […]
Grizzlies promo schedule includes shammies, Magic 8-(Base)Ball
The Fresno Grizzlies caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product. On June 6 the Grizzlies […]
At least three groups bid for new D-Backs spring facility
The city of Mesa, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Gila River Indian Reservation in Chandler have all responded to a request for bids from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a new Phoenix-area facility, while the Colorado Rockies could conceivably share a facility as well. The two teams currently train at Tucson’s Hi Corbett Field […]
Weber, Lowell continue sparring over LeLacheur Park lease
Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber wants a 10-year deal for $2 million, while the city of Lowell wants a 10-year deal for $2.4 million.The city of Lowell has let out a Request for Proposals for a 10-year lease of LeLacheur Park after negotiators and Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) owner Drew Weber failed to […]