The only MLB team to publicly state earnings, the Seattle Mariners made its annual accounting to the Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District (PFD) and reported a $4.5 million loss for fiscal year 2008.The only MLB team to publicly state earnings, the Seattle Mariners made its annual accounting to the Washington State […]
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Could Oakland Coliseum work as baseball-only venue?
So many of the recent design decisions at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium have been made to please the NFL’s Oakland Raiders. But if the Raiders do move, can the facility be turned into an adequate baseball-only stadium?So many of the design decisions at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium have been made to please the NFL’s Oakland Raiders. But […]
Ballpark Notes for March 9, 2009, part deux
The Akron Aeros introduce a new club suite, while the Fayetteville SwampDogs unveil a promotion relying on serendipity.The Akron Aeros introduce a new club suite, while the Fayetteville SwampDogs unveil a promotion relying on serendipity. We expect a lot of clubs to do what the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) are doing for the 2009 […]
Comment away on Ballpark Digest
A small step for Ballpark Digest, a nice new feature for readers: the ability to add comments to the end of news and feature articles.Visitors to the Ballpark Digest site today may have noticed something new at the end of news articles and features: a comments field. We’re partnering with Facebook to add comments to […]
Ballpark Notes for March 9, 2009
More teams offer "economic stimulus" plans as 2009 promotions, while Jason Lamar is the new voice of the River City Rascals.More teams offer "economic stimulus" plans as 2009 promotions, while Jason Lamar is the new voice of the River City Rascals. In Iowa, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Class A; Midwest League) are implementing their […]
G-Braves lay down sod at new ballpark
Nothing says spring like new sod. And we have the pics to prove it.As the rest of us deals with a lingering winter and the possibility of more snow this week, the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) went ahead and laid sod at their new ballpark, slated to open next month. Here are photos, […]
Twins promo ties ticket price to Dow Jones average
With the stock market on a daily roller-coaster ride, the Minnesota Twins’ plan to tie ticket prices in the left-field stands to the closing price of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is the ultimate in variable pricing.With the stock market on a daily roller-coaster ride, the Minnesota Twins’ plan to tie ticket prices in the […]
G-Braves expect strong start to season
Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season.Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season. Of course, […]
Cats to hold A-Fraud Redemption Day at fan fest
Fans can exchange a piece of memorabilia from Alex Rodriguez’s admitted steroid years (2001-2003) for Fort Worth Cats ducats.Fans can exchange a piece of memorabilia from Alex Rodriguez’s admitted steroid years (2001-2003) for Fort Worth Cats (independent; American Association) ducats during the team’s spring fan fest on March 14. It’s a cute gimmick, to be […]
For first time in 59 years, Altobelli will be spectator
Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball" is retiring from baseball, ending a 59-year run that saw him manage a World Series champ and spending most of his career with the Red Wings.Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball" is totally retiring from baseball, as Joe Altobelli ends a 59-year run that saw him manage a World Series champ and spending most of […]
Crushers cutting it close for ballpark opening
Crews are working nonstop to complete All Pro Freight Stadium, the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers in Avon, Ohio by June 1.Crews are working nonstop to complete All Pro Freight Stadium, the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) in Avon, Ohio by June 1. It will be tight, to […]
Spring attendance down; sellouts rare
Spring-training attendance in Arizona is down some 20 percent this spring when compared to 2008, as teams struggle with smaller crowds.Spring-training attendance in attendance is down some 20 percent this spring when compared to 2008, as teams struggle with smaller crowds. Teams in the Cactus League are averaging 4,472 fans per game, down from 5,719 […]
Aces ballpark construction delayed after helicopter mishap
The helicopter scheduled to move the new lights to the new Reno Aces ballpark broke down, pushing the installation to next week.It won’t cause any major problems on the total construction timeline, but the installation of lights at the new Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark will be delayed by a week after […]