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, […]
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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) […]
American Defenders: Wrapping the team in the flag
It’s an interesting business strategy: the American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) say their personnel moves will be partly guided by whether a player spent time in the military.It’s an interesting business strategy: the American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) say their personnel moves will be partly guided by whether a […]
Tim McGraw lays Tug’s ashes at Citizens Bank Park
Touching moment time. Singer Tim McGraw scattered some of Tug McGraw’s ashes on the pitchers mound at Citizens Bank Park when he threw out the first pitch for Game 3 of the World Series. Touching moment time. Singer Tim McGraw scattered some of Tug McGraw’s ashes on the pitchers mound at Citizens Bank Park when […]
?Diamondbacks land new pool sponsor
Yeah, we know you were all worried about this. The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a new sponsored for the iconic outdoor pool at Chase Field: Tempe-based RideNow Powersports. Yeah, we know you were all worried about this. The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a new sponsored for the iconic outdoor pool at Chase Field: Tempe-based RideNow Powersports. The […]
Quakes announce staff promotions
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Executive Vice President and General Manager Gerard McKearney announced changes to the team’s front office.Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Executive Vice President and General Manager Gerard McKearney announced changes to the team’s front office. Kyle Schoonover has been promoted to Assistant General Manager for the Quakes. Schoonover, a native of Oceanside, CA, graduated from […]
Lehigh Valley lands 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced today that the organization has been selected to host the 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game at Coca-Cola Park, as well as the adjoining All-Star Game festivities.The Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced today that the organization has been selected to host the 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game at Coca-Cola Park, as well as the […]
Dodgertown to get even quieter with closure of business center
Dodgertown and Holman Stadium, which will sit empty during Spring Training 2009, may be even quieter after Aramark basically shuts down operations at the Dodgertown Sports and Conference Center in Vero Beach.Dodgertown and Holman Stadium, which will sit empty during Spring Training 2009, may be even quieter after Aramark basically shuts down operations at the […]
Rascals ask fans to name 2009 promotion
The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are inviting Rascal fans to "name the promotion" for several games during the upcoming 2009 championship season.The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are inviting Rascal fans to "name the promotion" for several games during the upcoming 2009 championship season. Fans are requested to submit their ideas for […]
Red Sox announce 2009 Fenway Park improvements
The Boston Red Sox today announced their Year VIII Fenway Park Improvements, which will celebrate its 97th anniversary in 2009. A repair of the portion of the lower seating bowl that was originally constructed in 1912 and the addition of seats and dedicated standing room areas to the Right Field Roof highlight the 2009 list.The […]