A local group says it’s ready to buy a team and move it to Richmond (Va.), but they first want assurances from the city that a new ballpark is forthcoming.A local group says it’s ready to buy a team and move it to Richmond (Va.), but they first want assurances from the city that a […]
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Durham: There’s nothing wrong with DAP renovation
Despite complaints from Minor League Baseball about the quality of renovations to Durham Athletic Park, city officials are finalizing a report saying work is progressing satisfactorily on the historic ballpark.Despite complaints from Minor League Baseball about the quality of renovations to Durham Athletic Park, city officials are finalizing a report saying work is progressing satisfactorily […]
Waukegan moves forward with ballpark study
A divided Waukegan (Ill.) City Council barely approved a study to determine the feasibility of building a new ballpark in the city’s downtown.A divided Waukegan (Ill.) City Council barely approved a study to determine the feasibility of building a new ballpark in the city’s downtown. By a 5-4 vote, the council agreed to spend $8,500 […]
Cubs close to settling on buyer: Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is reporting the sale of the Chicago Cubs is imminent as the Tribune Co. is looking at narrowing the field of potential buyers from three to one. The Chicago Tribune is reporting the sale of the Chicago Cubs is imminent as the Tribune Co. is looking at narrowing the field of potential […]
Paulson projects losses for Bevos, soccer until 2015
Merritt Paulson says the combined operations of the Portland Beavers and a proposed MLS team will lose money until 2015 even with public funding of a new ballpark and a renovated PGE Park.Owner Merritt Paulson says the combined operations of the Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and a proposed MLS team will lose […]
Bloomberg returns suite at Yankee Stadium
Under pressure from other city officials, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave up the free suites provided to the city to the new Yankees and Mets ballparks, opting instead for cash from the teams.Under pressure from other city officials, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave up the free suites provided to the city […]
American Association to Omaha — eventually, maybe
The Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) has announced plans for an independent American Association team for the new downtown Omaha College World Series ballpark, beginning in 2011. The announcement is still rather speculative: there’s no owner in place. In fact, MECA officials say they and the American Association will both be looking for an […]
Debate continues over retail at new CWS ballpark
Local business leaders continue to press for inclusion of retail at new Omaha College World Series ballpark; the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority board, which will run the ballpark, says building retail is too speculative in this economy.Despite the economy, Omaha is in relatively good shape and attracting developer interest to its downtown area — […]
In memoriam: Carl Pohlad
The longtime owner of the Minnesota Twins died today; the 93-year-old passed away in his Edina home in the presence of his family.
Short list for Red Sox spring ballpark architect released
The short list for the architect of a new spring-training facility for the Boston Red Sox has been released — and it contains some familiar national names, as well as some upstarts.The short list for the architect of a new spring-training facility for the Boston Red Sox has been released — and it contains some familiar […]
HOK Sport, HOK go separate ways
As planned, HOK Group has agreed to transfer legal ownership of HOK Sport Venue Event to leaders of that practice as of December 31, with HOK Sport Venue Event now an independent firm. As planned, HOK Group has agreed to transfer legal ownership of HOK Sport Venue Event to leaders of that practice as of […]
Shreveport to announce new identity Thursday
The Shreveport Sports are announcing a new team name and logo this Thursday, shedding the traditional name for baseball teams in the city.The Shreveport Sports (independent; American Association) are announcing a new team name and logo this Thursday, shedding the traditional name for baseball teams in the city. The press conference will be held at […]
January key to Knights’ future in Charlotte
Charlotte Knights GM Dan Rajkowski has a series of meetings with banks, civic leaders and elected officials this month to determine whether a new Uptown ballpark for the team is still feasible — or whether the team should be looking for a new home.Charlotte Knights GM Dan Rajkowski has a series of meetings with banks, […]