Economic development around Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), has failed to materialize, and the latest proposal has locals up in arms. One of the rationales for Gwinnett County to fund the $64-million ballpark was the potential of attracting additional development. And, indeed, there was a proposed development on the […]
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Knights make economic case for city funding of new ballpark
Armed with a study that predicted a tangible economic impact from a new Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, the City Council invited team management to pitch for city funding. The Knights are looking at a $55-million ballpark in uptown Charlotte. Mecklenburg County has already pledged land and $8 million, with some conditions — […]
Sale still pending for SWB Yankees; could team depart?
Lackawanna County is still negotiating the sale of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) — but could the team be on the move? That things are taking so long is a little surprising. First, we already know what the sales price will be: $14.6 million, per an earlier agreement. We know the team will […]
Triple-A lands Gildan as major sponsor
Triple-A Baseball — encompassing the Pacific Coast and International leagues — announced a three-year deal with Gildan as an official national sponsor. In addition to its three-year sponsorship across all 30 Triple-A clubs, which makes the outfitter the supplier of t-shirts, activewear, underwear and socks, Gildan will be the title sponsor of the Gildan Triple-A […]
Chiefs extend Alliance Bank Stadium lease; will look at buying ballpark
The Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) negotiated a new lease for Alliance Bank Stadium that gives them an option to buy for $3.05 million — a deal that seems destined to happen. Onondaga County had put management of the ballpark, as well as its downtown arena, up for bid and attracted five offers. At […]
Charlotte may help fund new Knights ballpark
With it increasingly apparent that private financing isn’t possible for a new Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are exploring public financing. Any public money would not cover the entire cost of constructing a new ballpark in Charlotte’s Uptown area; past cost estimate have come in at $56 million, but […]
It’s official: Reno to host 2013 Triple-A All-Star Game
It’s official: the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host the 2013 Triple-A All-Star Game at Aces Ballpark. The special announcement was made by Reno Aces Managing Partner Stuart Katzoff, Pacific Coast League President Branch Rickey, International League President Randy Mobley, Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority President […]
Reno expected to host Triple-A All-Star Game in ’13
The official announcement won’t come until Tuesday, but the word is out that the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host Triple-A All-Star festivities in 2013. A press conference featuring team officials, Pacific Coast League President Branch B. Rickey and International League President Randy Mobley is set for Tuesday. The 2012 game will […]
Five bidders emerge for Alliance Bank Stadium management gig
Five management firms/ballpark operators have responded to a request from Onondaga County for bids from venue managers to operate Alliance Bank Stadium, home of the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League). The county sent letters in September to venue managers soliciting proposals to “manage, operate and market any or all of” the ballpark, the Onondaga […]
IronPigs to install Tiki Bar, unique seating for 2012
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) are planning major changes to the left-field area of Coca-Cola Park, including a new Tiki Terrace and covered Oasis seating area. The Red Robin Tiki Terrace, a brand-new hospitality area highlighted by a unique seating overhang in left field, along with the Red Robin Oasis, featuring covered […]
More legal silliness in Charlotte
Jerry Reese, who failed in five previous lawsuits to stop the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) from building a new ballpark, is back in court a sixth time — and seeks the same outcome. Reese, whose lawsuits were tossed early in the proceedings, is now arguing a lease extension signed between the team and […]
SWB Yankees to play as road team for 2012
The saga is over: the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) will play the 2012 as a road team, splitting their time between six ballparks: five IL ballparks and Dwyer Stadium, home of the Batavia MuckDogs (short season A; NY-Penn League). The five International League ballparks: Frontier Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings; Alliance […]
Could SWB Yankees stay in Scranton for 2012?
It’s not an ideal situation, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) could play at PNC Field in 2012, either with renovations pushed off to 2013 or having fans maneuver through a construction zone nightly. Neither option is particularly attractive, but time is a-wastin’ for the team to find a home for the 2012 […]