It’s an all-Midwest League lineup for the Final Four round in the Low A Best of the Ballparks voting, as fans went for facilities in America’s heartland. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks: Low A, third round
We’re down to the round of eight in the Best of the Ballparks voting for Low-A ball in the Midwest and South Atlantic Leagues, after a previous round that saw some more upsets and plenty of intrigue. Voting starts today, and we want to hear from you! (more…)
Columbia ballpark proposal up for vote today
A proposal for a new Columbia (S.C.) ballpark for a team owned by Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier is up for a vote today by the City Council, as the veteran MiLB operator ups his financial commitment to the project. What’s new: Hardball Capital would pay the city up to $516,000 annually if the proposed Bull […]
Fredericksburg hears ballpark report, takes no action
There wasn’t much to report after the Fredericksburg (Va.) City Council met last night to review a feasibility report on baseball in the city: the closed-door session failed to generate any action. The council met to review a report from consulting firm Brailsford & Dunlavey on the viability of professional baseball in the city. The […]
Minor upgrades pitched for Pohlman Field
Beloit is looking at allocating $100,000 toward minor improvements to Pohlman Field, the home of the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League), but the long-term future of baseball in southern Wisconsin remains fuzzy. The proposal: The city will spend $80,000 on new outfield turf and another $20,000 on new concrete and asphalt in the […]
Zipping into McCormick Field
It’s a notable promo for 2012: a fan will deliver the game ball at Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) games after storming the field via zipline — sponsored, of course. Not the first zipline in baseball — mascot Maynard G. Mallard daily enters the playing field at Warner Park for Madison Mallards (summer […]
Silver Hawks sold
The South Bend Silver Hawks (Low Class A; Midwest League) have been sold to a Chicago businessman by an investment group led by former mayor Joe Kernan. Kernan and crew put up the good fight in keeping baseball alive in South Bend, operating the team at a loss while working with the city on a […]
Busch Stadium to host Midwest League game
Add Busch Stadium to the list of Major League Baseball ballparks hosting Minor League Baseball games this season, as the St. Louis Cardinals’ Midwest League affiliate — the Quad Cities River Bandits — will host the Kane County Cougars, the newest Kansas City Royals affiliate. The game is tentatively scheduled for May 26. We’re seeing […]
Captains Concessions, union reach three-year accord
We don’t report on much union news here at Ballpark Digest, so it’s worth noting that the Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) concession company, Captains Concessions, LLC, has reached agreement with Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board Affiliated with Workers United Local 10 on a new three-year agreement. Captains Concessions operates all […]
Captains unveil championship ring design
Want to see what goes for bling in the Low Class A Midwest League? The Lake County Captains will unveil the design for the 2010 Midwest League Championship ring tonight at the team’s Hot Stove Banquet. The Captains have partnered with MTM Recognition to design and produce the rings. The Captains ring features a three-tiered […]
PSC, Tourists sign concessions deal
Professional Sports Catering, in conjunction with the DeWine Seeds Silver Dollar Baseball, announced today that the firm will manage the food and beverage operation at McCormick Field, home of the Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League). “We wanted to join teams with a partner who we knew would provide top notch food and service […]
Lexington ballpark naming rights on the market
Applebee’s Park is no more, as the local franchiser of the national chain will not be back as naming-rights sponsor for the home of the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League), as a ten-year agreement lapses. The ballpark opened in 2001. The team is currently on a search for a new naming-rights deal. Share […]
Taylor promoted to Hot Rods president
Brad Taylor, an employee of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League) since the very beginning as GM and CEO, has been rewarded for his hard work: he’s now president of the team. “Based on the overwhelming support in our first two years, we see a great potential for growth,” said Art […]