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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Preservationists seek plan for Civic Stadium
With the Eugene Ems likely to move to a new ballpark at the University of Oregon after this season, the future of historic Civic Stadium is in some doubt.With the Eugene Ems (short season; Northwest League) likely to move to a new ballpark at the University of Oregon after this season, the future of historic […]
Yankees move into new ballpark
The New York Yankees make the symbolic — and historic — move into their new ballpark.Friday was a big day for the front office of the New York Yankees: the move was made from the former Yankee Stadium to the new Yankee Stadium, slated to open in April. Being the Yankees, the move was a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bats, Reds extend PDC
The Louisville Bats and Cincinnati Reds extended their player-development deal through 2012.The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have announced an extension of their Player Development Contract (PDC) with the Cincinnati Reds through 2012. This extends the previous agreement, which was set to expire after the 2010 baseball season. "The Reds are extremely pleased to […]
Normal ballpark approved
A proposed Frontier League ballpark was approved by Heartland Community College and the Normal City Council this week, paving the way for a 2010 opening.A proposed Frontier League ballpark was approved by Heartland Community College and the Normal City Council this week, paving the way for a 2010 opening. The cost of the $12-million facility […]
Omaha CWS plans released; Sarpy County officially requests state money for new ballpark
WIth an official groundbreaking, Omaha moves forward with a new College World Series ballpark — and to the south, Sarpy County requests state aid for a new ballpark for the Omaha Royals, setting up a ballpark showdown in America’s heartland. On Wednesday, the City of Omaha, the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) and NCAA […]
Will new Winston-Salem ballpark open on time?
The locals are wondering whether a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash will open in April, given the ongoing negotiations over control of the team and the project.The locals are wondering whether a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) will open in April, given the ongoing negotiations over […]
City moves Ballpark Village forward, but Cards are long way from construction
A St. Louis city committee approved a proposal from the St. Louis Cardinals and Cordish Co. for a $300-million Ballpark Village next to Busch Stadium — but don’t look for construction to start anytime soon.A St. Louis city committee approved a proposal from the St. Louis Cardinals for a $320-million Ballpark Village next to Busch […]
Ricketts lands Cubs, but financing issues remain
Tom Ricketts and family, who made their fortune launching the Ameritrade financial empire in Omaha, have been selected by the Tribune Co. as the buyers of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. Now comes the hard part: arranging financing for the $900-million transaction.Tom Ricketts and family, who made their fortune launching the Ameritrade financial empire […]
List of potential Red Sox spring sites trimmed to nine
The committee charged with finding a new site for a Boston Red Sox spring-training site in suburban Lee County has trimmed down the list to nine potential locations.The committee charged with finding a new site for a Boston Red Sox spring-training site in suburban Lee County has trimmed down the list to nine potential locations. […]
Nationals lower some ticket prices, keep most the same price
Anticipating a hard 2009, the Washington Nationals dropped prices on some Nationals Park seats and kep the rest at the same levels. Another sign MLB anticipates a rough 2009: The Washington Nationals today individual ticket prices for the 2009 season, dropping the price The Nationals decreased season ticket prices for 7,500 seats at the ballpark, […]