The Biloxi City Council approved a $1 million fund for a new Class AA Southern League ballpark, to be used until a team is purchased for a move, at which point bonds can be sold. The ballpark deal between minor-league operator Ken Young and the city calls for Young to close on the purchase of […]
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Big week for new Flying Squirrels ballpark
A week after Mayor Dwight Jones unveiled a new Shockoe Bottom ballpark plan for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), the City Council will debate its merits. It’s an ambitious plan, calling for a new ballpark and flood control to Shockoe Bottom — over the objections of activists calling for a strong commemoration […]
Jacksonville to explore Baseball Grounds naming rights
Jacksonville officials may make another run at selling naming rights to the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, home of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League). Now approaching a decade old, the Baseball Grounds has been some improvements in recent years, and the city wants to explore other revenue sources past rent to pay down debt. […]
Flying Squirrels lease: $1.7M annually; naming rights could lower than number
A proposed Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) new-ballpark lease payment of $1.7 million could be lowered with the sale of naming rights. The Richmond Economic Development Authority is taking the lead on the development of a new Shockoe Bottom ballpark, and the lease would be between the EDA and the Squirrels. The Squirrels […]
Personnel moves in Reading, Potomac
We have some personnel news today from the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League). The Fightin Phils have added former interns Jon Nally, Zach Haas and Travis Hart to the team’s full-time staff. “We’re thrilled to add Jon, Zach, and Travis to our full-time staff […]
Squirrels ballpark plan includes hotel, apartments, grocery UPDATED!
A $200-million proposal for a Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark development will include a hotel, 750 apartment units and a Kroger store, under a plan to be unveiled by Mayor Dwight Jones today and already opposed by local activists. Also part of the plan: a heritage site to commemorate one of the […]
Shockoe Bottom plan for new Squirrels ballpark on agenda: Report
Despite the threats of protest and a lack of enthusiasm from fans, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones reportedly will unveil plans for a Shockoe Bottom ballpark for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) on Monday. There have been two competing visions for a new Richmond ballpark: a new facility built next to The Diamond, […]
Flying Squirrels celebrate five seasons in Richmond
It seems like the move happened only yesterday, as the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) are marking their fifth season at The Diamond with a series of events and a commemorative logo. The logo, which was designed by Brandiose, will be incorporated by the team in a variety of ways throughout the 2014 […]
Personnel moves in Tennessee, Reading, Charleston
We have some changes in the front offices of the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League). First: the Power announced the hiring of Ken Fogel as executive vice president. Fogel most recently served as assistant general manager […]
Richmond puts off purchase of The Diamond — for now
A purchase of The Diamond by the city of Richmond from the Richmond Metropolitan Authority is on hold after the city council put off a final decision. From Richmond BizSense: The two ordinances that made up the proposal were scheduled to be heard last night, along with another to accept from the RMA a release […]
New for 2014: Akron RubberDucks
Well, this is certainly a bold rebranding: the Akron Aeros are now the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), as team owner Ken Babby unveils a new look. “During this rebranding process, we listened to our fans,” Babby said. “It was evident that our fans wanted to honor the history of Akron and the rubber […]
Fisher Cats, Blue Jays extend PDC through 2016
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Toronto Blue Jays announced a new two-year extension of their player development contact (PDC), through 2016. “This is always an easy and enjoyable process when we extend our relationship with the Blue Jays,” said Fisher Cats owner Art Solomon. “Toronto is a first-class organization […]
Thunder named Team of the Year in MiLBYs
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) is the Team of the Year following a three-week online voting period in the annual MiLBY Awards, presented by MiLB.com each fall. The Thunder were the champions of the Eastern League after earning the East Division Wild Card during the regular season. Trenton got hot at the end […]