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Last weekend looms for “The Red”

The University of South Florida is replacing Red McEwen Field, the former home to the Tampa Yankees, with a new ballpark slated to open next spring. The University of South Florida is replacing Red McEwen Field, the former home to the Tampa Yankees (High Class A; Florida State League), with a new ballpark slated to […]

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UCF planning expansion of Jay Bergman Field

The University of Central Florida is planning a major expansion of Jay Bergman Field that will allow the school to host NCAA regionals and more. The University of Central Florida is embarking on a major expansion of its athletic facilities, including a renovation and expansion of the team's ballpark, Jay Bergman Field. The ballpark currently […]

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Drillers sell out Bedlam Game

Buoyed by a new ballpark and an intense rivalry, the annual Tulsa game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is a sellout. Buoyed by a new ballpark and an intense rivalry, the annual Tulsa game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is a sellout, with over 9,000 ducats sold for the May 7 match at ONEOK Field. […]

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Chase new commissioner of Prospect League

Dave Chase, the former president/GM of the Memphis Redbirds, is the new commissioner of the summer-collegiate Prospect League. Dave Chase, the former president/GM of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), is the new commissioner of the summer-collegiate Prospect League. Chase is one of the visionaries of the game, and we're not sure there […]

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In memoriam: Jack Diesing Sr.

Jack Diesing Sr., who helped transform the College World Series from a poorly attended, money-losing venture to the powerhouse it is today, passed away yesterday at the age of 92. Jack Diesing Sr., who helped transform the College World Series from a poorly attended, money-losing venture to the powerhouse it is today, passed away yesterday […]

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New for 2011: John Henry Moss Stadium

The longtime head of the South Atlantic League will be remembered at a new Gardner-Webb University ballpark. Construction is underway on John Henry Moss Stadium, the future home of the Gardner-Webb University baseball team in Boiling Springs, N.C. The ballpark originally was slated to be done for this season, but various delays pushed back the […]

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New for 2010: Appeal-Democrat Park

The local newspaper is buying naming rights to the home of the Marysville Gold Sox. The summer-collegiate Marysville Gold Sox will be playing this season in Appeal-Democrat Park, as the local newspaper buys naming rights to the former Bryant Park and All Seasons RV Park. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Share your news […]

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