The Birmingham City Council has agreed on a funding plan for a new downtown ballpark to house the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), but they can’t agree on the location — a situation complicated by balky ballpark-area landowners. Mayor William Bell has been upfront about where he wanted to see a new downtown ballpark: […]
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Double-A team exploring move to Baton Rouge area
Once again we have interest from an affiliated team in the Baton Rouge area, as officials in Livingston Parish say they’re in talks with a Double-A team about an entertainment complex and ballpark in the suburban city. In the past reps from the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) has been identified as talking with […]
New Pensacola team already has 500 season tickets in the bank
Nice to have this sort of financial commitment from the community before the team even has a name: the Pensacola Southern League team slated to begin play in 2012 has already received 500 season-ticket commitments, complete with nonrefundable deposits. “It is gratifying to see the excitement for Double A baseball in our area,” said team […]
Barons announce front-office additions
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced four staff additions and four interns for the 2011 season, as the front office preps for another season at Regions Park. Andrew Cornutt becomes the Barons’ new Corporate Event Planner after working for the NBA’s Orlando Magic as a Ticket Sales Representative since 2008. The University of […]
Pro baseball returning to Thurman Munson Stadium
Canton’s Thurman Munson Stadium, the former home of the Canton-Akron Indians (Class AA; Eastern League) and two independent Frontier League teams, may once again see pro baseball in the form of the startup Ultimate Baseball League. The ballpark, which opened in 1989, has been used for amateur baseball since the demise of the Canton Coyotes; […]
Pensacola gets early jump on ticket sales, discusses ballpark size
A Pensacola Southern League team isn’t due to arrive in Florida until 2012, but that’s not stopping season-ticket sales to that inaugural campaign from going on sale now — even as a discussion arises in the city over the size of the ballpark. The team is asking potential season-ticket holders to put $100 down on […]
Mobile, BayBears in spat over ballpark rent, upkeep
The Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) haven’t paid rent at Henry Aaron Stadium since 2008 and owe the city $800,000, but a lease amendment that addresses physical problems at the ballpark should also clear the debt. The issue: the roof at the ballpark is in pretty bad shape, forcing the BayBears to withhold rent […]
Aeros announce front-office additions
The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) announced several front-office changes today, as the team’s offseason makeover continues. The list of hires: Dan Foust – Assistant General Manager, Media & Marketing Greg Berry – Director, Sales Scott Riley – Director, Merchandise Jason Kerton – Director, Food & Beverage Ben Muell – Manager, Sales Steve Baer […]
Thunder seize the day with 1/11/11 promotion
When the calendar hits 1/11/11 next week, the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) will unveil a unique promotion: the team selected their number one value-driven promotional game on the 2011 schedule and will have an early one-day release for individual tickets to that game. On January 11 the Thunder will open up 1,111 tickets […]
Akron Aeros to offer extreme eats in 2011
Well, here’s a pretty good reason to visit Canal Park in 2011. The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) are going the extreme-food route and offering a Three Dog Night: a hot dog stuffed in a bratwurst wrapped in kielbasa, topped with sauerkraut and Stadium Mustard, and served on a hoagie roll. No word if […]
Thunder announce front-office additions, promotions
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) announced several staff promotions and additions for the 2011 season. The promotions begin with Bordentown, N.J. native Ryan Crammer being elevated from Director of Stadium Operations to Vice President of Operations. Crammer, who is entering his 8th season with the Thunder oversees the daily operation of Waterfront Park […]
Drillers Stadium to host baseball in 2011
Drillers Stadium, the former home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League), will see baseball again in 2011 as a group staging high-school tournaments enters into a one-year lease. RBI Baseball will operate the ballpark as a training facility and a tournament field. The group signed a one-year lease with Expo Square for the […]
Fisher Cats announce staff promotions
It was apparently staff-appreciation day at the offices of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) yesterday, as the team announced several staff promotions. The promotions included: Danielle Matteau – Executive Director of Marketing and Public Affairs Erik Lesniak – Executive Director of Ticket Sales Matt Moore – Director of Stadium Operations Joel […]