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Yankee Stadium, Target Field under consideration for NHL outdoor game?
The NHL is looking at several different venues, including the Rose Bowl and the Las Vegas strip, as the site for the annual New Year’s Day Winter Classic.Flush from the biggest ratings for a hockey game in 34 years, the NHL is planning the next edition of the New Year’s Day outdoor Winter Classic and […]
Parnell pegged as president of Pelicans
Todd Parnell is the new president of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, replacing Chuck Greenberg, who moves upstairs as chairman and managing partner.Todd Parnell is the new president of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League), replacing Chuck Greenberg, who moves upstairs as chairman and managing partner. In his new role, Parnell will be […]
New Richmond ballpark would rely on sales-tax rebates
A proposal in the Virginia General Assembly would use sales taxes generated by development in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area to pay for a new ballpark.A proposal in the Virginia General Assembly would use sales taxes generated by development in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area to pay for a new ballpark. A proposal from G. Manoli Loupassi, […]
Yankees to assemblyman: Shut up!
The New York Yankees decided they were tired of Assemblyman Richard Brodsky taking potshots at financing for the new Yankee Stadium.The New York Yankees decided they were tired of Assemblyman Richard Brodsky taking potshots at financing for the new Yankee Stadium — and team president Randy Levine came out swinging. Brodsky is the Westchester politician […]
In memoriam: Preston Gomez
Preston Gomez, the first manager of the San Diego Padres, passed away yesterday.Preston Gomez, the first manager of the San Diego Padres, passed away yesterday. He was 85. Gomez had been a fixture in recent years in Tempe during training camp for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, serving as an assistant to the GM […]
Yankees bring in real-estate firm to sell suites, premium seats
The New York Yankees entered into a nonexclusive agreement with Prudential Douglas Elliman, a Manhattan real-estate brokerage, to sell high-end unsold inventory at the new Yankee Stadium.The New York Yankees entered into a nonexclusive agreement with Prudential Douglas Elliman, a Manhattan real-estate brokerage, to sell high-end unsold inventory at the new Yankee Stadium. It’s a […]
New for 2009: Tijuana Potros
The Golden Baseball League expands into Mexico with the addition of a locally owned Tijuana franchise, becoming the first independent league to have teams in three countries.The Golden Baseball League (GBL) announced the addition of the Tijuana Potros for the 2009 season. The team received the official lease to the 18,000-seat Cerro Colorado stadium last […]
Camelback Ranch construction on schedule
Construction of the new spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox is right on schedule.Construction of the new spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox is right on schedule. The Ballpark at Camelback Ranch is scheduled to open Feb. 14, when Dodgers pitchers and catchers report. Officials […]
Bakersfield looks at cost of new ballpark
Despite the impending departure of the Bakersfield Blaze, local officials are pricing the cost of a new ballpark in an attempt to keep California League baseball in the city.Despite the impending departure of the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A: California League), local officials are pricing the cost of a new ballpark in an attempt to […]
Suns to mark 25 years of Bragan ownership
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) will honor the Bragan family for their long-standing commitment to professional baseball in Jacksonville. This season marks the 25th of Suns ownership for the Bragans, beginning when Chairman of the Board Peter Bragan, Sr., purchased the team in 1984.The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) will honor the […]
‘Baracklyn’ Cyclones offer economic stimulus
The Brooklyn Cyclones are offering their own version of an economic stimulus this summer as they become the Baracklyn Cyclones for a day and offer a slew of specials, including free seats to anyone named McCain or Palin. For one night this summer, the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season; NY-Penn League) will be transformed into the […]
MLB teams struggle to sell tickets for upcoming season
A down economy and some bad business decisions in previous years are causing headaches for Major League Baseball teams when it comes to ticket sales.A down economy and some bad business decisions in previous years are causing headaches for Major League Baseball teams when it comes to ticket sales. In Seattle, the Mariners have a […]