Final votes on the five agreements to make a new Florida Marlins ballpark a reality are now scheduled for March 4 and 5.Final votes on the five agreements to make a new Florida Marlins ballpark a reality are now scheduled for March 4 and 5. When the ballpark deal collapsed last Friday, the decision was […]
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H-Sens unveil four new picnic areas
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled four new picnic areas at Commerce Bank Park, part of the first phase of the two-phase $45-million renovation project on City Island. The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled four new picnic areas at Commerce Bank Park, part of the first phase of the two-phase $45-million […]
Always read the fine print, as Marlins fans are discovering
The devil is in the details — and as the public pores over the many details in the proposed construction agreements for a new Florida Marlins ballpark, the details are devilish indeed.If the devil is indeed the details, then the devil casts an awfully long shadow in the construction agreement between Miami-Dade County and the […]
Last piece of Shea Stadium comes down
The last piece of Shea Stadium standing was taken down around noon Eastern, as all that’s left from the former home of the New York Mets is a pile of rubble.Shea Stadium is no more, as the last bit of the ballpark standing — a multistory staircase — was taken down today. It’s a bittersweet […]
Task force not thrilled with Paulson’s stadium funding proposal
After being burned for millions in the previous PGE Park renovation debacle, a task force charged with charting the future of the facility and a new Portland Beavers ballpark says it wants to see owner Merritt Paulson assume some responsibility for any potential financial issues.After being burned for millions in the previous PGE Park renovation […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 18, 2009
In today’s installment, the Akron Aeros unveil a "hit for the cycle" promotion, the Fisher Cats’ Mike Murphy snares a prestigious award, and the Orange County Flyers round out their coaching staff. In today’s installment, the Akron Aeros unveil a "hit for the cycle promotion, the Fisher Cats’ Mike Murphy snares a prestigious award, and […]
New ballpark culmination of years of hard work for Tanner
We’re guessing someday the new University of South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but for now he’ll be happy directing the action from the dugout — and pleased he’s raised the public profile of college baseball.We’re guessing someday the new South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but […]
A’s suspend Fremont plans; will reevaluate future home for club
Facing unanticipated opposition to a Warm Spring neighborhood ballpark location in Fremont, owner Lew Wolff says he’ll step back and come up with a new game plan.Facing unanticipated opposition to a Warm Springs neighborhood ballpark location in Fremont, co-owner Lew Wolff says he’ll step back and come up with a new game plan. After plans […]
Camelback Ranch: Setting the new standard for spring-training complexes
The opening of new spring-training complexes in the greater Phoenix area is giving ballpark architects some new ways of rethinking player development in the modern area. On Friday we presented our look at the new Goodyear Ballpark and the spiffy Cleveland Indians training complex. Today we look at Camelback Ranch, the impressive 141-acre complex shared […]
Camelback Ranch / Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox / 3
Camelback Ranch opens this spring as the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox and promises to be one of the best places to catch a game or practice in the Cactus League. Page 3 of our preview.< Previous: Looking at the actual ballpark As you sit in the grandstand, you’ll see […]
Camelback Ranch-Glendale / Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox
Camelback Ranch-Glendale, the spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, has become one of the best places to catch a game or practice in the Cactus League. With a layout that invites fan participation and a design that looks like it’s been part of the desert forever, Camelback Ranch-Glendale is a […]
Thunder, BlueClaws break new ground with free food for every kid attending a game
In the first promotion of its kind in Minor League Baseball, the Trenton and Lakewood teams will give each child, ages 12 and under, a voucher upon entering the ballpark good for a free hot dog, bag of potato chips and a 12-ounce fountain soda.As part of a first-of-its-kind promotion, the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low Class […]
BayBears announce front-office staff for 2009
The Mobile BayBears finalize a front-office staff for 2009.As the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) begin their 13th season, President/COO Bill Shanahan has announced several new additions and promotions to their front office staff for the 2009 season, including the advancement of ten-year BayBear staff member Jeff Long who is now the club’s General […]