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Despite worst winter in years, Avon ballpark construction goes on

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the construction site of the new Lake Erie Crushers ballpark is delightful.Despite the worst Ohio winter in recent years, construction continues on schedule at the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League). The nine inches of snow that fell last week didn’t keep construction workers […]

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Brewers working on Miller Park enhancements

With an improbable playoff run, the Milwaukee Brewers recaptured the hearts and minds of Brewtown baseball fans. They’ll capitalize on this reignited passion with a slew of changes to Miller Park for the 2009 season.With an improbable playoff run, the Milwaukee Brewers recaptured the hearts and minds of Brewtown baseball fans. They’ll capitalize on this […]

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College season kicks off

We may be two weeks away from the reporting date for MLB pitchers and catchers, but the college baseball season is already upon us.We may be two weeks away from the reporting date for MLB pitchers and catchers, but the college baseball season is already upon us. Today was the first day of workouts for […]

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Will trash burner raise a stink at new Twins ballpark?

Despite studies indicating a garbage burner next to the new Minnesota Twins ballpark would not impact game attendees, Hennepin County is planning on spending $500,000 on technoloogy to reduce odors.Despite studies indicating a garbage burner next to the new Minnesota Twins ballpark would not impact game attendees, Hennepin County is planning on spending $500,000 on […]

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JetHawks sold to local group

The Lancaster JetHawks have been sold to a local ownership group that includes an owner of the Orem Owlz, pending approval from baseball’s governing bodies.The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) have been sold to a local ownership group that includes an owner of the Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League), pending approval from baseball’s […]

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A’s seek upraded spring facilities

The Oakland A’s say they’ll spend $15 million on upgraded spring-training facilities, provided Phoenix pays back the money in coming years.The Oakland A’s say they’ll spend $15 million on upgraded spring-training facilities, provided Phoenix pays back the money in coming years. Owner Lew Wolff says he’d like to see new clubhouses at Phoenix Municipal Stadium […]

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The week that was: Jan. 24

The top stories this week on Ballpark Digest: the Continental Baseball League is poised to absorb most of the United League; new marks from the West Virginia Power, cost overruns in Gwinnett County, and more.Here are the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views: CBL to potentially absorb […]

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New for 2009: Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers

The newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League ties into the fishing culture of the area.The name of the new summer-collegiate Northwoods League franchise in Brainerd is the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers. The teamʼs logo features a large fish emerging from behind the Lunkers nickname towards a baseball-baited fishing pole and line. The team colors […]

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