The Sarpy County Board must approve the plans for a new Omaha Royals ballpark, but there is a tentative agreement in place — though the details still need to be revealed.A negotiator for Sarpy County in suburban Omaha and the ownership of the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have reached an agreement on […]
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Poor economy may force Brewers stadium tax extension
Lower-than-anticipated receipts and a diminished return on investments may force the Miller Park stadium district to extend a regional sales tax by four years.Lower-than-anticipated receipts and a diminished return on investments may force the Miller Park stadium district to extend a regional sales tax by four years. The 0.1 percent sales tax in Ozaukee, Washington, […]
Florida Winter Baseball League launches with four teams
The start-up league will launch with teams in Sanford, Miami, Leesburg and Cocoa.Another league is in our midst. The Florida Winter Baseball League will launch in October with four teams: the Miami team will play at University Park at FIU, the Lake County team will play at Leesburg’s Pat Thomas Stadium, the Cocoa team will […]
James & Ann Dobbins Baseball Stadium / UC Davis Aggies
Named for former player Jim Dobbins (1934-38) and his wife Ann, the home of the UC Davis Aggies was built in 1985. A new press box, concessions area, restrooms and entrance were added in 2002. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 1985 Capacity: 3,500 Dimensions: 310L, 410C, 310R Playing Surface: Grass Website: ucdavisaggies.cstv.com Conference: Big West Address/Directions: The […]
Doak Field at Dail Park / North Carolina State Wolfpack
It is always a fine thing when a college ballpark fits in just right with the scale and expectations of the baseball program it serves. This is particularly true when you look at Doak Field serving as home to the NCSU Wolfpack. Most years, NCSU features a handful of potential major leaguers on squads with […]
Clark-LeClair Stadium / East Carolina Pirates
The Greenville community and supporters of East Carolina University athletics went all out to make sure they would have a gem of a collegiate ballpark. In fact, no fewer than 150 individuals and organizations contributed at least $10,000 to make the project possible. Here’s a look at what they came up with. FAST FACTS Year […]
Spring training goes to the dogs
In another sign spring is surely on the way, the Greensboro Grasshoppers are sending team mascot Miss Babe Ruth to spring training; no word on how many Grasshoppers employees are upset the dog is going to spring training while they’re stuck up north.Offering yet another sign that baseball season is just around the corner, Miss […]
Finch Field / Thomasville HiToms
Finch Field has been the home of Thomasville baseball since 1937, when the Thomasville Chairmakers posted a 63-48 record in the Class D Carolina State League, Since then, the ballpark has hosted teams in the North Carolina State League and the Carolina League, where current Florida skipper Jack McKeon won a championship in 1968. Today, […]
New operator on board for Louisville Slugger Field restaurant, brewpub
Local operator Tony Revak will have the revamped restauran/brewpub space opened in time for the Louisville Bats’ season opener. UPDATE: No, he won’t. A day after the city announced the deal, Revak announced he couldn’t reach a final agreement with investors.A new local operator has signed on to run Browning’s, a restaurant and brewpub in […]
Aces seek city aid for ballpark district development
The owners of the Reno Aces are seeking annual city aid for improvements to the ballpark district development.The owners of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are seeking annual city aid for improvements to the ballpark district development. The $1 million a year would not go toward the new ballpark, slated to open […]
Defenders ballpark lease transfer on tap for next week; new team for Norwich chosen?
The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond takes another step forward next Monday when the Norwich City Council considers a transfer of the Dodd Stadium lease. Meanwhile, a NY-Penn League team is tentatively pegged to replace the Defenders.The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to Richmond takes another step forward next […]
More bad news for Marlins ballpark plans: prime source of funding plummets
A proposal for a new Florida Marlins ballpark funded mostly with tourism taxes received another hit after county officials reported revenues fell 22 percent — the worst since 9/11.A proposal for a new Florida Marlins ballpark funded mostly with tourism taxes received another hit after county officials reported revenues fell 22 percent — the worst […]
Paulson agrees to Portland’s financial demands; still may not be enough
Portland Beavers owner Merritt Paulson agreed to all the financial demands laid down for the financing of a new ballpark and a PGE Park renovation — but there still may not be enough support on the City Council to finalize the deal.Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Merritt Paulson agreed to all the […]