The Newark Bears have been sold to an investment firm looking to field a team for the 2009 season.A company called Bases Loaded Group has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) out of from bankruptcy after providing the Atlantic League with a $1 million letter of credit and […]
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CICL, Prospect League to merge
The summer-collegiate Central Illinois Collegiate League is no more, as four teams are being absorbed into the startup Prospect League.The summer-collegiate Central Illinois Collegiate League is no more, as four teams are being absorbed into the startup Prospect League. In the West Division will be Quincy, Hannibal, Springfield, Danville, Dubois County and DuPage County; in […]
Inland Empire League / Western Tri-State League
Inland Empire League / Western Tri-State League history Class D 1908, 1912-1914 This league began life as the Inland Empire League in 1908 and then re-formed in 1912 as the Western Tri-State League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Baker City Golddiggers, 1913 Baker City Miners, 1914 Baker City Nuggets, 1908 Boise Irrigators, 1912-1914 La Grande Bears, […]
Cuban still in the running for Cubs
Sources both close to the commissioner and within three of the groups bidding for the Chicago Cubs tell us press reports eliminating Mark Cuban as a potential owner were largely incorrect, though as with every connected with baseball there are shades of gray. Sources both close to the commissioner and within three of the groups […]
Will new owners ease way for new Sounds ballpark?
The new owners of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are making a good impression on local officials.The Nashville City Paper is reporting the new owners of the Nashville Sounds are making a good impression on local officials. The new owners (who still need to be approved by MiLB and MLB, by the […]
Reds proposing upgrades to GABP club level, scoreboard
The Cincinnati Reds are proposing major changes to the club level and scoreboard at Great American Ball Park in time for the 2009 seasonThe Cincinnati Reds are proposing major changes to the club level and scoreboard at Great American Ball Park in time for the 2009 season. A new high-def scoreboard from Daktronics is on […]
Upgrade to Blair County Ballpark worth public money: newspaper
Apparently there was some public pushback to the announcement that Blair County Ballpark, the home of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League), would receive $1.3 million in state funds for some minor renovations designed to make the field more playable. Apparently there was some public pushback to the announcement that Blair County Ballpark, the […]
Tall Tom: The voice of the AquaSox
The Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League) will be on its third ownership group in recent years, but one constant remains: "Tall Tom" Lafferty, the team’s P.A. announcer.The Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League) will be on its third ownership group in recent years, but one constant remains: "Tall Tom" Lafferty, the team’s P.A. announcer. […]
Griffith scouts out Topeka again as expansion area
Northern League Commissioner Clark Griffith was in Topeka last week to scout out potential ballpark sites and meet with potential investors.Northern League Commissioner Clark Griffith was in Topeka last week to scout out potential ballpark sites and meet with potential investors. After the city made a big push to attract minor-league baseball earlier this year, […]
MLB won’t let Zell sell Cubs to Cuban: report
Chicago Cubs owner Sam Zell won’t be allowed to sell the Chicago Cubs to Mark Cuban under any circumstances, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, quoting sources in the commissioner’s officeChicago Cubs owner Sam Zell won’t be allowed to sell the Chicago Cubs to Mark Cuban under any circumstances, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, quoting sources […]
Waukesha ballpark approved by Common Council
A proposed new ballpark for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team in Waukesha, Wis. was approved last night by Common Council. A proposed new ballpark for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team in Waukesha, Wis. was approved last night by Common Council. On an 11-3 vote the council approved the $2 million facility, which will hold roughly […]
Lee County: We’ll make play for Orioles
Lee County officials confirmed what we’ve been reporting for weeks: they’ll make a play to bring the Baltimore Orioles to City of Palms Park perhaps as soon as 2010. Lee County officials confirmed what we’ve been reporting for weeks: they’ll make a play to bring the Baltimore Orioles to City of Palms Park perhaps as […]
Bowling Green ballpark construction ahead of schedule
Construction of a new downtown ballpark for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League) is ahead of schedule, as construction crews work to complete the facility in time for the team’s debut on April 17, 2009.Construction of a new downtown ballpark for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League) […]