The University of Texas’s Augie Garrido, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I baseball, was arrested Saturday night and charged with driving while under the influence. Augie Garrido, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I baseball, was arrested Saturday night and charged with driving while under the influence. He was immediately suspended from […]
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Yankees, Mets receive more bonding to complete ballparks
Despite some heated testimony during mandatory hearings, the New York City the Industrial Development Agency approved more than $452 million in new bonding for the Mets and Yankees.Despite some heated testimony during mandatory hearings, the New York City the Industrial Development Agency approved more than $452 million in new bonding for the Mets and Yankees. […]
Fireworks fly in Yankee Stadium hearing
Allegations of grandstanding and mismanaged city investments dominate a second day of hearings regarding the New York Yankees’ request for additional bond proceeds to finish Yankee Stadium.Allegations of grandstanding and mismanaged city investments dominate a second day of hearings regarding the New York Yankees’ request for additional bond proceeds to finish Yankee Stadium. The issue: […]
Elmore: We’re still looking at new Bakersfield ballpark
Bakersfield Blaze owner D.G. Elmore continues to talk with locals about a new ballpark — and brings into question whether two Cal League teams will move east.Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League) owner D.G. Elmore continues to talk with locals about a new ballpark in that California city — and brings into question whether […]
Private developers walk away from Richmond ballpark development
A city-owned nonprofit would issue bonds and build a new ballpark in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, as a private developer shifts away from an earlier offer to build the facility.An city-owned nonprofit would issue bonds and build a new ballpark in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, as a private developer shifts away […]
Populous recommended to design new Red Sox spring facility
A committee made up of Lee County and Boston Red Sox officials are recommending Populous design the new Boston Red Sox spring-training facility. (more…)
Barons announce 2009 Rickwood Classic
The Birmingham Barons announced the details for the 14th annual Rickwood Classic, which will be held at historic Rickwood Field on Wednesday, May 27.The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced Thursday the details for the 14th annual Rickwood Classic, which will be held at historic Rickwood Field on Wednesday, May 27. The Barons will […]
SWB Yankees sue concessionaire, close Stadium Club
A dispute between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and ballpark concessionaire Concessions Plus has the team terminating a lease and severing ties with the concessionaire.A dispute between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) and ballpark concessionaire Concessions Plus Inc. (CPI) has the team terminating a lease to a club and the relationship with the concessionaire. The […]
Winter Haven sues Tribe over unpaid spring-training bills
The City of Winter Haven is suing the Cleveland Indians over unpaid bills relating to spring training at Chain of Lakes Park.The City of Winter Haven is suing the Cleveland Indians over unpaid bills relating to spring training at Chain of Lakes Park. The city says the Tribe owes $107,454 in parking, concession, ticket and […]
Aces seek early return from ballpark investment
The owners of the Reno Aces want an accelerated payout from sales-tax rebates to soothe their nervous lenders.The owners of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) want an accelerated payout from sales-tax rebates to soothe their nervous lenders. Here’s the deal. When the Katzoffs and Herb Simon entered into an agreement to build […]
Cards withdraw offer to buy Redbirds
Citing the poor economy, the St. Louis Cardinals have withdrawn their offer to buy their Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds.Citing the poor economy, the St. Louis Cardinals have withdrawn their offer to buy their Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). The Cards and the Redbirds’ nonprofit parent had agreed on a […]
Local firm wins contract to build new Red Sox spring facility
Kraft Construction of Naples, Fla. has won the job to build a new spring-training facility for the Boston Red Sox in Lee County.Kraft Construction of Naples, Fla. has won the job to build a new spring-training facility for the Boston Red Sox in Lee County. The firm is a major presence in southwest Florida, where […]
Target date for Cubs sale: Opening Day
Crane Kenney wants to see the sale of the Chicago Cubs done by Opening Day — but that may be a little overly optimistic.Chairman Crane Kenney wants to see the sale of the Chicago Cubs done by Opening Day — but that may be a little overly optimistic. The Tribune Co. is in talks with […]