Construction crews are working double shifts to ensure Goodyear Stadium, the new spring home of the Cleveland Indians (and the Cincinnati Reds in 2010), is completed in time.Construction crews are working double shifts to ensure Goodyear Stadium, the new spring home of the Cleveland Indians (and the Cincinnati Reds in 2010), is completed in time. […]
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MLB looks at shifting winter league to Arizona
The folks running the new Goodyear and Glendale spring-training complexes want a shot at running MLB’s winter league, currently ensconced in Hawaii.MLB is looking at shifting winter-league operations to the mainland after its deal with the Hawaii Winter Baseball League ended in December. And the folks running the new Goodyear and Glendale spring-training complexes want […]
O’s, Lee County meet to discuss springtime in Fort Myers
Baltimore Orioles Alan Rifkin and representatives from Lee County met to discuss the possibility of the Birds moving to City of Palms Park once the Red Sox depart for a new facility.Baltimore Orioles Alan Rifkin and representatives from Lee County met to discuss the possibility of the Birds moving to City of Palms Park once […]
H-Sens begin extreme ballpark makeover with new scoreboards
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) will begin the two-year extreme makeover of Commerce Bank Park with the installation of a videoboard and two LED ribbon boards.
Barack Obama: “The I-Cubs are My Cubs”
Barack Obama may be an avowed Chicago White Sox fan, but during the 2007 primaries he declared his love for the Cubs — the Iowa Cubs, that is. Barack Obama may be an avowed Chicago White Sox fan, but during the 2007 primaries he declared his love for the Cubs. The Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; […]
Loons add radio studio to Dow Diamond
The Great Lakes Loons are celebrating the opening of the new fulltime studios for ESPN 100.9 at Dow Diamond on Jan. 28. The Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) are celebrating the opening of the new fulltime studios for ESPN 100.9 at Dow Diamond on Jan. 28. The new studios are located at the Dow Diamond press […]
Sand Gnats extend lease; Reuteman named president
The Savannah Sand Gnats announced a lease extension keeping the team at HIstoric Grayson Stadium through 2010 as well as the hiring of veteran baseball exec R.C. Reuteman as team president.The Savannah Sand Gnats announced a lease extension keeping the team at Historic Grayson Stadium through 2010 as well as the hiring of veteran baseball […]
Final price tag for Nationals Park: $693 million
The final cost for Nationals Park, which opened last season, is now tallied at $693 million — which, despite initial cost estimates of $631 million, doesn’t represent a cost overage.The final cost for Nationals Park, which opened last season, is now tallied at $693 million — which, despite initial cost estimates of $631 million, doesn’t […]
Kauffman Stadium renovations moving forward
The Kansas City Royals say renovations to Kauffman Stadium are on pace and should be completed, for the most part, by Opening Day.The Kansas City Royals say renovations to Kauffman Stadium are on pace and should be completed, for the most part, by Opening Day. The renovations are fairly dramatic, giving one of the oldest […]
Japanese team in Cactus League? Could happen
The Cactus League could expand again — but this time with a Japanese team, as part of a proposal to bring a year-round training facility to Tucson Electric Park.The Cactus League is expanding by three teams this spring and one more in 2010, but it could end up being even larger under a plan to […]
The latest from Omaha: Stein to rethink Sarpy move; Wolff loves a 24,000-seat ballpark
The latest from Omaha, where the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority says it’s working hard to bring an independent American Association team into a new ballpark: AA commissioner Miles Wolff loves the idea of playing in a 24,000-seat ballpark, while Omaha Royals President Alan Stein wonders whether staying in the market is a good idea.Who […]
United League united no more
In an email sent Monday United Sports Equities CEO Brad Wendt announced the seven teams in independent United League Baseball (the Alexandria Aces, Amarillo Dillas, Brownsville Charros, Edinburg Coyotes, Laredo Broncos, San Angelo Colts, and Harlingen WhiteWings) as well as the league itself are on the market and available for purchase. For everyone involved, the […]
Senators, Fisher Cats announce personnel moves
The Harrisburg Senators added three full-time employees to the front office, while the New Hampshire Fisher Cats are bringing in Loren Foxx as vice president of marketing.The Harrisburg Senators added three full-time employees to the front office, while the New Hampshire Fisher Cats are bringing in Loren Foxx as vice president of marketing. Sarah Keel, […]