Worth the trip: the High Class A Florida State League Brevard County Manatees and Lakeland Flying Tigers are playing a single game at Historic Dodgertown’s Holman Stadium on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in celebration of Jackie Robinson Day in baseball. This will be the first time that a Florida State League game will […]
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Winter Park moves ahead with ballpark feasibility plan
The Winter Park (Fl.) City Commission voted to move forward with a ballpark-feasibility plan over the next 45 days, as city staff will research potential funding plans, locations and more. The Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) have explored a move to the Orlando suburb for several years now, with the several […]
New Manatees ballpark pitched for Winter Park — again
A new ballpark for the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) has been pitched once again to Winter Park officials, as the team continues to look for a new home in the Orlando area. We’re talking about the beginning of the process here, as the Winter Park City Commission yesterday discussed potential […]
County vote on new Yankees ballpark delayed
A decision on a sales tax to fund a new Tampa Yankees (High Class A; Florida State League) ballpark has been delayed as Marion County searches for an alternative funding source. The proposal would put the issue of a half-cent sales-tax hike to referendum by Marion County voters; the proceeds would be used for a […]
Marion County delays decision on ballpark sales-tax referendum
A decision on a public referendum covering a sales-tax hike for a new Tampa Yankees (High Class A; Florida State League) ballpark in Ocala has been delayed by Marion County commissioners until later in December. Really, the decision has little to do with the merits of a sales-tax hike and more to do with whether […]
Marion County to take up Yankees ballpark funding Tuesday
Marion County Commissioners will decide tomorrow whether to spend $175,000 toward a referendum on whether county residents should pay a half-cent sales tax for a new Tampa Yankees (High Class A; Florida State League) ballpark. The issue: whether to hold the referendum at the polls or use a mail-in ballot. It looked like the referendum […]
2013 Best Ballpark Renovation Over $1M: McKechnie Field
The oldest ballpark in spring training received a dramatic facelift for 2013 that benefited both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders, earning recognition from Ballpark Digest for Best Renovation (Over $1 Million) of the season. It’s the most historic venue in spring training, a place where Roberto Clemente worked his way into shape, Henry Aaron […]
Next step for new Ocala ballpark: sales-tax approval
The next hurdle for a proposed Tampa Yankees (High Class A; Florida State League) ballpark in Ocala: a sales tax to fund the facility, which much be approved by Marion County. Ocala officials want to institute a half-cent sales tax to fund the ballark and development in the surrounding area. The ballpark would cost $38 […]
Grant new GM of Bradenton Maurauders
We have a promotion to report: A.J.Grant is the new GM of the Bradenton Marauders (High Class A; Florida State League), with Trevor Gooby continuing to oversee all the Pirates’ Florida operations. The news was announced by Dennis DaPra, executive vice resident and general manager of PNC Park and Facility Management. “A.J. has a proven […]
Tampa Yankees on verge of move to Ocala
The Tampa Yankees (High Class A; Florida State League) could be headed north to Ocala if a new ballpark is approved by the Ocala City Council. A proposed $45-million ballpark/entertainment complex is on the agenda for Tuesday’s workshop meeting. No action is scheduled for Tuesday; instead, the agenda will feature an explanation of the proposed […]
Veeck, Myers lead FSL Hall of Fame 2013 inductees
Mike Veeck, in his role as Fort Myers Miracle exec, and Ron Myers from the Lakeland Flying Tigers lead the nine inductees in the 2013 High Class A Florida State League Hall of Fame class. Players set for induction include players Al Nipper, Ramon Martinez, Jimmy Rollins and David Wright; current Baltimore Orioles manager Buck […]
Brevard County: We’ll spend $29M to keep spring training
Brevard County will reach out to every MLB team in an effort to keep spring training in Viera, as officials face the loss of both Space Coast Stadium tenants. The Washington Nationals have already informed Brevard County that the team will be leaving Space Coast Stadium, citing the driving distances required for both MLB and […]
Mavs, Roger Dean Stadium make personnel moves
Some changes in MiLB front offices: Ryan Cook is the new GM of the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), while several have been promoted at Roger Dean Stadium. Cook brings with him more than a decade of pro sports experience to the California League club, including stints with the NBA’s Los Angeles […]