The Nationals will drop their practice of running concessions at Nationals Park on an ad hoc basis and instead work with Levy Restaurants ballpark-wide.The Washington Nationals will drop their practice of running concessions at Nationals Park on an ad hoc basis and instead work with Levy Restaurants ballpark-wide. Levy Restaurants is an established concessionaire in […]
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Elmira Pioneers unveil new look
The new logo and branding updates the coonskin-cap look adopted by various Pios franchises in past years.No Article Text
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 17, 2009
In today’s ballpark news, Wayne Terwillger returns for his 61st year in baseball, while Steve Shirley signs a three-year deal to stay as skipper of the Sioux Falls Canaries.In today’s ballpark news, Wayne Terwillger returns for his 61st year in baseball, while Steve Shirley signs a three-year deal to stay as skipper of the Sioux […]
LSU excited about new Alex Box opening
The big news in Baton Rouge: the opening of the new Alex Box Stadium on Friday night.The big news in Baton Rouge: the opening of the new Alex Box Stadium on Friday night. The new ballpark will seat 9,000, and it’s a significant upgrade to the old Alex Box: The price tag of the new […]
Will the Joe go no mo?
Some are calling for Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, the home of the Tri-City ValleyCats, to be renamed.With a cloud hanging over former New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno after an indictment, some are arguing Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, the home of the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League), be renamed. Of course, this […]
O’Connor takes a new tack with the American Defenders
One of the more interesting experiments in baseball will be played out this season at Nashua’s Holman Stadium, where the American Defenders of New Hampshire will set up shop, complete with camouflage unis and explicit ties to area servicemen.One of the more interesting experiments in baseball will be played out this season at Nashua’s Holman […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 16, 2009
In today’s ballpark news, the Trenton Thunder go all FM on us, while the Charleston RiverDogs forge ticket relationships with local hotels on "staycations," the Charlotte Knights invite noted White Sox fans Barack Obama to throw out a first pitch, and the Schaumburg Flyers announce ballpark enhancements.In today’s ballpark news, the Trenton Thunder go all […]
Spikes announce 2009 NY-Penn All-Star plans
The State College Spikes made several announcements surrounding the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, which will take place on Tuesday, August 18 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, including a "Going Green" theme. The State College Spikes made several announcements surrounding the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, which will take place on […]
Twins ballpark already doomed as economic failure by Star Tribune
The Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Pat Reusse is willing to write off the new Minnesota Twins ballpark as an economic failure because a local bar owner doesn’t anticipate many baseball fans heading into his dive bar.This article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Patrick Reusse is the most curious piece of ballpark writing we’ve seen in recent […]
A’s: No new ballpark until 2014
Acknowledging the inevitable, the Oakland A’s now say they don’t expect a new Fremont ballpark until 2014 at the earliest.Acknowledging the inevitable, the Oakland A’s now say they don’t expect a new Fremont ballpark until 2014 at the earliest. The date coincides with the opening of a BART station in the city’s Warm Spring area, […]
Michgan State ballpark construction on schedule
McLane Stadium, the new home of the Michigan State Spartans, is on schedule for an April 3 opening.McLane Stadium is scheduled to open April 3 — a very aggressive date for a northern baseball facility — but Michigan State athletic officials say everything is on schedule. The new ballpark, named for major donor Drayon McLane, […]
New owners address condition of Greer Stadium
The new owners of the Nashville Sounds are spending $1.5 million on Greer Stadium, but that’s just a drop in the bucket.The new owners of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are spending $1.5 million on Greer Stadium, but that’s just a drop in the bucket. Frank Ward and crew came in as […]