The Pohlad Family Foundation, controlled by the owners of the Minnesota Twins, pledged $2 million toward a new Gophers ballpark — but the price tag for the facility is now at $15 million. The Pohlad Family Foundation, controlled by the owners of the Minnesota Twins, pledged $2 million toward a new University of Minnesota Golden […]
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College tourney caps comeback for Old Orchard Beach ballpark
The many, many hours of hard work turned in by Old Orchard Beach (Me.) volunteers paid off when the renovated ballpark saw its first action of the season. Yes, we have photos. The many, many hours of hard work turned in by Old Orchard Beach (Me.) volunteers paid off when the renovated ballpark, the former […]
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 […]
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 […]
U of Minnesota announces ballpark plan — kinda
The University of Minnesota breaks every fundraising rule by announcing plans for a new on-campus ballpark without a single big pledge in hand. The University of Minnesota laid out its plans for a new on-campus ballpark to replace Siebert Field, but one crucial ingredient is missing: any sort of funding for the project. The U […]
College, prep games a big hit at Shreveport’s Fair Grounds Field
Almost 8,000 fans showed up for college and high-school games at Shreveport's Fair Grounds Field, including a big crowd for LSU and Northwestern State.In the last two month, the gates of Fair Grounds Field opened several times per week, and fans kept coming through the gates. Between the 13 high school games and two college […]
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. […]
Mallards add former Wrigley Field seats to the mix
The former Wrigley Field seats, coming by way of Clinton, will be installed at Warner Park this summer.The Madison Mallards are adding another unique space to Warner Park: the TDS Triple Play Club, which contains 228 original, wooden Wrigley Field seats in a newly added section down the left field line. The TDS Triple Play […]
Lorain County Ironmen unveil logos, appoint assistant GM
The new Prospect League squad unveiled two logos and named Brian McCrodden as assistant GM.The Lorain County Ironmen (summer collegiate; Prospect League) revealed their new logo this week, which celebrates the ironworkers and the importance that steel played in the history of Lorain County. The logo is a picture of an Ironman holding a steel […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]