The recession has concessionaires worried about making their numbers for this coming season. While Major League Baseball and many minor-league teams brace for a slow 2009, another part of the baseball economy worried about the coming season as well. Concessionaires say they’re not expecting a particularly good year, as they’re hit on two levels. First, […]
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Spinners continue drive to rid New England of Yankees
The Lowell Spinners will continue a popular promotion: replacing New York Yankees youth uniforms with Spinners garb.The Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) announced the continuation of a popular program: eliminating the New York Yankees in youth baseball programs throughout New England. Originally developed as a response to the heartbreak and taunting children assigned to Yankees […]
Brockton announces “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank” promotion
Alleged swindler Bernie Madoff is the subject of a promotion from the Brockton Rox. The Brockton Rox (independent; Can-Am Association) are seizing on the Bernard Madoff news coverage with an August 8 giveaway: the “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank.” The “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank” or “Made-Off Bank,” for short, is designed to help Rox fans keep their money, witn a […]
Portland ballpark discussion shifts to Rose Quarter
Portland officials are now eying the Rose Quarter as the site of a new Portland Beavers ballpark.Portland officials are now eying the Rose Quarter as the site of a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark. The main selling point: building a waterfront ballpark would help transform the area as a year-round destination […]
A’s cancel community meetings as opposition to new ballpark plan accelerates
As opposition to a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark site in Fremont’s Warm Springs neighborhood intensifies, San Jose officials quietly position themselves to make a play for the team.With citizen opposition to a new Oakland A’s ballpark in Fremont’s Warm Spring neighborhood snowballing, the team’s plans are increasingly in doubt — and San Jose officials are […]
Key Marlins votes slated for Friday
If all goes according to plan, a new Florida Marlins ballpark will be approved by Miami-Dade County and the city of Miami Friday.If all goes according to plan, a new Florida Marlins ballpark will one big step closer to reality when five key contracts are up for approval before the Miami-Dade Commission and the city […]
Aces expect Reno ballpark to open on time
The ownership of the Reno Aces expect their new ballpark to be mostly finished for an April 19 opener.The ownership of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) expect their new ballpark to be mostly finished for an April 19 opener. The team held a ceremony yesterday to mark progress on the facility. We’re […]
Richmond group applies for permission to buy team
A Richmond group has reached an agreement to buy an Eastern League team — reportedly the Connecticut Defenders — and will operate the team before moving it to The Diamond in 2010.A Richmond group has reached an agreement to buy an Eastern League team — reportedly the Connecticut Defenders — and will operate the team […]
Huntington Park construction on schedule for April opening
Despite a snowier-than-normal winter, construction on Huntington Park, the new home of the Columbus Clippers is right on schedule.Despite a snowier-than-normal winter, construction on Huntington Park, the new home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) is right on schedule. There’s still a lot to be done before the ballpark opens on April 18, […]
Looking back at the No-Dak League
Looking at the North Dakota League, which competed during the 1923 season. Here’s a look at at the North Dakota League, which competed during the 1923 season. It wasn’t an especially distinguished circuit, but some of the team names were gems, including the Minot Magicians and the Jamestown Jinkotas.
Joker Marchant Stadium / Detroit Tigers / Lakeland Flying Tigers
It is hard to not be a Detroit Tigers fan when visiting Joker Marchant Stadium during spring training: even if you dislike the Tigers or heavily prefer the visiting team, the charm and history of Joker Marchant Stadium and Tiger Town will win you over. They are institutions of spring training, with Tiger Town now […]
Tulsa officials toss out ballpark exterior design; will begin anew
The nonprofit overseeing construction of a new ballpark for the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is starting from scratch in a new approach for ONEOK Field. The issue, apparently, is that the previous plans submitted by architect Populous weren’t deemed to be “inviting enough”: the plans we saw at the Winter Meetings gave the […]
AppleSox propose rebuilt Recreation Park
Jim Corcoran, the owner of the Wenatchee AppleSox, wants to see historic Recreation Park rebuilt.Jim Corcoran, the owner of the Wenatchee AppleSox (summer collegiate; West Coast League), wants to see historic Recreation Park rebuilt and house his team as well as the local high-school squad. Recreation Park was built in 1937 and was the home […]