We write a lot about food on this site, so there’s no chance we’re not covering this: the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) are asking fans to choose a signature sandwich to be served at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Legends are asking fans to choose one of two sandwiches to be featured in […]
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Winston-Salem to host 2012 Cal-Carolina All-Star Game
Should be a great time in a great ballpark: BB&T Ballpark and the Winston-Salem Dash will host the 2012 California-Carolina League All-Star Game on June 19, 2012 as the two High Class A leagues will face off in the 16th edition of the game. Next year’s contest will mark the first time Winston-Salem has […]
Voters to decide Augusta ballpark fate
Voters will decide whether to move ahead on a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, as the issue will be on the 2012 general-election ballot. The proposal is for a $38.7-million downtown ballpark/entertainment/retail complex on 12 acres of vacant land. It’s not set yet exactly what will be asked of voters. There […]
Augusta ballpark back in play?
Despite an overwhelming lack of enthusiasm among city voters for financing a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, the issue will once again be discussed at an Augusta Commission meeting Tuesday. There’s not been much traction on a proposal to build a new downtown ballpark on a 17-acre parcel to replace Lake […]
Frederick committee recommends Keys retain lease
A committee evaluating bid proposals from the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) and a group with ties to the independent Atlantic League will recommend the Keys keep the lease for Harry Grove Stadium, though the mayor and the board of aldermen retain final say. The committee of five city employees looked at the […]
Orlando baseball plan changes; county still not impressed
Despite shifting the location of a proposed Orlando ballpark for a New York Yankees farm team closer to a convention center, Armando Gutierrez Jr. still faces a huge challenge in persuading Orange County officials to give up a prime parcel of land for a relatively low price. The original proposal had the ballpark located on […]
Cubs to honor Pete Vonachen
Nice honor for Pete Vonachen: the owner of the Peoria Chiefs (Low Class A; Midwest League) will be honored by the Chicago Cubs during a Wrigley Field pregame ceremony before Wednesday night’s game; he’ll also lead the crowd in the Seventh Inning Stretch festivities. On May 11 at Wrigley Field, Pete and his family will […]
Marauders move McKechnie Field games after canopies deemed unsafe
The Bradenton Marauders (High Class A; Florida State League) moved tonight’s and tomorrow night’s games from McKechnie Field after inspectors determined the roofs over the first-base and third-base sections were unsafe. The problems were discovered during a routine assessment. The games were shifted to Charlotte Sports Park, the home of the Marauders’ opponent, the Charlotte […]
Dash: Inaugural BB&T Ballpark season a success
The decision by the city to fund BB&T Ballpark is still a sore issue among some local residents, so the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) wisely issued a 2010-11 community report today, touting the many successes for both the ballpark and the city, including job creation, revenue generation and community outreach. “I’m pleased […]
Shorebirds embrace the ‘Stache
It’s Mustache May with the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League), as the team’s front office and select players and coaches will grow mustaches for the entire month of May, with fans voting on the best mustache as part of a promotion. Money raised through the promotion will benefit the “Strike Out Hunger” initiative […]
Two bids submitted for Frederick ballpark lease
As expected, there were only two bids for the lease to Frederick’s Harry Grove Stadium, as the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) and Frederick Atlantic LLC, working to bring in an independent Atlantic League team, were the only respondents to the city’s RFP, according to Frederick officials. Frederick officials opened the bidding to […]
Loons pull out the stops for Mother’s Day
It’s not unusual for a baseball team to throw a Mother’s Day promotion with a free flower or two but the Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) are pulling out the stops with massage therapy, brunch and more. “Since Mother’s Day falls on a Loons home game this year, we wanted to do […]
TinCaps welcome millionth fan to Parkview Field
A significant milestone was reached at Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League): During last night’s IPFW/Purdue collegiate baseball game, the millionth official guest of the ballpark went though the turnstiles. The million fans include those attending TinCaps games, collegiate games, concerts and other special events. Since April 2009 […]