Craig Brasfield has stepped down as president of the independent United League Baseball, effective immediately. The move wasn’t unexpected — an anonymous tipster sent out word last week via email, but we passed because we couldn’t verify — but it can’t help but be bad news for the struggling league, caught up in legal uncertainty […]
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Fans in Quad Cities select backs on bleachers as their ballpark improvement
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) "You Pick the Improvement" contest has culminated with fans of the choosing the addition of backs to the bleacher seats atModern Woodmen Park as the stadium improvement they want to see in 2009.The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) "You Pick the […]
In memoriam: Andy Nelson
Fans attending St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) games at Midway Stadium are intimately familiar with the work of Andy Nelson, whose whimsical murals adorn the exterior of the ballpark.Fans attending St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) games at Midway Stadium are intimately familiar with the work of Andy Nelson, whose whimsical murals adorn the […]
Cubs could open new Yankee Stadium
The New York Yankees are looking at an April 6 exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs as a way to run the new Yankee Stadium through its paces before the official opening April 16.The New York Yankees are looking at an April 6 exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs as a way to run the […]
Ballpark Notes: Oct. 22
The Gwinnett Braves name an ad agency of record, the Schaumburg Flyers approach a million dollars in charitable contributions, and Chris Browne is named new GM of the Kansas City T-Bones.The Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) announced the team’s partnership with Adreka Advertising Agency for its inaugural season. As the Agency of Record for […]
O’s schedule talks with Sarasota
The Boston Red Sox have competition for a spring-training complex, as the Baltimore Orioles have come out of the closet and acknowledged in public that they’re interested in moving their spring-training operations to a renovated Ed Smith Stadium. While this development shouldn’t be a surprise to Ballpark Digest readers — we’ve been saying for months […]
Sarasota, Red Sox talking again about spring-training complex
The Boston Red Sox and Sarasota officials are once again discussing the parameters of a new spring-training facility in downtown’s Payne Park. As we reported last week, the two sides parted ways after Sarasota officials demanded an upfront payment of $10 million from the Red Sox, but we predicted the two sides would be talking […]
York County forces Knights’ hand by putting ballpark up for bid
While the Charlotte Knights ownership continues to debate its future in Charlotte or other cities farther afield, it looks like York County in South Carolina, which owns Knights Stadium, will be forcing the team into a decision of sorts after opening the 32-acre parcel containing the ballpark for bids.While the Charlotte Knights ownership continues to […]
Yankees, Cowboys form concession company
Both the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees have new stadiums opening in 2009, so it’s probably appropriate they have joined forces to create a new food and retail firm to handle concessions at their new facilities.Both the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees have new stadiums opening in 2009, so it’s probably […]
Nationals to pay back rent on new ballpark
The Washington Nationals have paid off the $3.5 million in back rent owed the District of Columbia for Nationals Park, putting an end to a protracted disagreement over the condition of the ballpark at the beginning of the season.The Washington Nationals have paid off the $3.5 million in back rent owed the District of Columbia […]
Debate heating up over new SWB ballpark
We have another potential location for a new ballpark for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League): Dunmore Councilman Paul Nardozzi says a new facility could be built on a 12-acre parcel controlled by the borough. We have another potential location for a new ballpark for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League): Dunmore Councilman […]
Trop offers unique home-field advantage for Rays
It won’t be the first dome to host a World Series game, but it may be the most unique in terms of quirksIt won’t be the first dome to host a World Series game, but it may be the most unique in terms of quirks. As if you didn’t know by now, the Tampa Bay […]
Lee County, Red Sox meet to discuss new spring-training camp
Officials from Lee County and the Boston Red Sox today met this morning to discuss the parameters of the new spring-training camp for the BoSox. There were no specific locations discussed in any depth (though we’ve been told Lee County officials did mention some potential locations in suburban Lee County outside Fort Myers, including parcels […]