The Baltimore Orioles and Lee County continue discussions about a move by the Birds to City of Palms Park for Spring Training 2012.The Baltimore Orioles and Lee County continue discussions about a move by the Birds to City of Palms Park for Spring Training 2012, with Lee County officials continuing to be optimistic about adding […]
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Yonkers includes ballpark funding as part of stimulus package
When federal officials consider the outlines of an economic stimulus package, Yonkers officials hope they include $45 million for a new Atlantic League ballpark.When federal officials consider the outlines of an economic stimulus package, Yonkers (N.Y.) officials hope they include $45 million for a new independent Atlantic League ballpark. Plans for a downtown ballpark have […]
West Virginia Power releases new marks
The West Virginia Power released a revised logo sheet today, including a new primary mark.The West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) released a revised logo sheet today including a new primary mark. The new mark is a mixture of the original BP logo and the Power text logo. “With the change in affiliation […]
Gwinnett County expects budget shortfalls for new ballpark
After eliminating 115 jobs and shifting $12 million from a reserve fund, Gwinnett County officials expecting additional bad news regarding revenue from an already-overbudget ballpark.After eliminating 115 jobs and shifting $12 million from a reserve fund, Gwinnett County officials expecting additional bad news regarding revenue from an already-over-budget ballpark. The total cost of the new […]
CBL to potentially absorb five ULB teams for 2009
Baseball fans in Texas and Louisiana may have a glimmer of hope, as United League Baseball and the Continental Baseball League potentially find homes for five ULB franchises. Besides the previously announced Alexandria Aces, the Amarillo Dillas, Edinburg Coyotes, Harlingen WhiteWIngs, Laredo Broncos and San Angelo Colts could play under the CBL banner this season, […]
Marlins ballpark votes delayed
Final votes on a new ballpark for the Florida Marlins have been delayed once again, this time to February.Final votes on a new ballpark for the Florida Marlins have been delayed once again, this time to February. Both the city and Miam-Dade County must pass several votes on a lease and other agreements surrounding the […]
Wingnuts works out lease repayment with city
It cost the owners twice the amount expected to launch operations in the independent American Association, so the Wichita City Council is giving the Wichita Wingnuts five years to pay off a $27,500 debt.It cost the owners twice the amount expected to launch operations in the independent American Association, so the Wichita City Council is […]
San Jose willing to host A’s if Fremont deal falls through
San Jose officials say their offer of a 45,000-seat ballpark for the Oakland A’s is still on the table — but they’ve had no talks with team management. San Jose officials say their offer of a 45,000-seat ballpark for the Oakland A’s is still on the table — but they’ve had no talks with team […]
Kapnick expresses interest in Grays Harbor WCBL team
In the ultimate in absentee ownership, a New Yorker teaching in the Czech Republic is interested in owning a WCBL team in Grays Harbor, Washington.In the ultimate in absentee ownership, a New Yorker teaching in the Czech Republic is interested in owning a WCBL team in Grays Harbor, Washington. Ted Kapnick is looking at fielding […]
Twins add US Bank as major sponsor, reach halfway point in ballpark financing
Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins, will sport sponsorship from U.S. Bank in major deal; meanwhile, the facility has reached the halfway point in financing.Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins, is now at the halfway point when it comes to the ledger, with $263 million spent through December on […]
CBL adds Alexandria
One immediate fallout from the demise of United League Baseball: The Continental Baseball League establishes operations in Alexandria, La. The independent Continental Baseball League announced it would field a team in Alexandria, La. after the demise of the independent United League Baseball. The Alexandria Aces — the same name used by failed teams in ULB […]
New Pensacola ballpark facing opposition
A proposed ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans is under criticism for costing too much at a time when government budgets are tight.A proposed ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) is under criticism for costing too much at a time when government budgets are tight. The HKS-designed facility is the centerpiece of a downtown […]
In memoriam: Bob Fowler
Bob Fowler, who bought the Utica Blue Sox from Roger Kahn and crew and put the franchise back on its feet before selling out to Cal Ripken Jr., passed away Thursday.Bob Fowler, who bought the Utica Blue Sox (short season; NY-Penn League) from Roger Kahn and crew and put the franchise back on its feet […]