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Archives: Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2007 Rays unveil plans for new ballpark Posted Nov. 29, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Tampa Bay Rays formally unveiled their plans for a new waterfront ballpark that could open as soon as 2012 if things go smoothly. The new ballpark, to be built on the current site of Al […]

Archives: Nov. 19-25, 2007 Dodgers say they’ll keep split squad in Vero Beach next spring Posted Nov. 19, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Spring training just got even more complicated for the Los Angeles Dodgers after officials confirmed part of the team would remain in Vero Beach for spring training. This means part of the […]

Remembering Joe Nuxhall, one of the last characters in baseball. Before you read any further, take a second and listen to these clips: WLW Tribute to Joe Nuxhall Dayton Daily News It will only take a few seconds. Did you hear the joy in the voice? Could you just see the smile in the man’s […]

Archives: Nov. 12-18, 2007 BoSox raise ticket prices 9 percent Posted Nov. 15, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) When you’re defending World Series champs and control one of the best ballparks in Major League Baseball, you can get away with raising ticket prices by an average of 9 percent. The Boston Red Sox announced 2008 […]

Archives: Nov. 5-11, 2007 Voters reject ballpark initiatives in Sarasota, Brighton; approve them in Helena and Avon Posted Nov. 7, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Ballpark initiatives were shot down by voters in Sarasota, Fla., and Brighton, Col., and approved by residents of Helena, Mont. In Sarasota, the close rejection (4,431-4,206) of a city referendum […]

Archives: Oct. 1-7, 2007 Royals hold groundbreaking for Kauffman Stadium renovations Posted Oct. 4, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Kansas City Royals held a bash yesterday to formally mark the beginning of renovations at Kauffman Stadium, which will run through the start of the 2009 season. The centerpiece of this 2007-2008 renovations: a new […]

Archives: Sept. 24-30, 2007 DuPuy meets with Crist about new Fish ballpark, says MLB will make use of Dodgertown Posted Sept. 27, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Florida Gov. Charlie Crist met with MLB COO Bob DuPuiy to promote the state’s sports and was told Dodgertown will be preserved and the Marlins should stay in […]

Archives: Sept. 10-16, 2007 Ryan steps down as Twins GM; Smith named successor Posted Sept. 14, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Terry Ryan, who established the current model for turning a midmarket team with limited resources into a winning franchise, stepped down as GM of the Minnesota Twins yesterday. Longtime assistant GM Bill Smith was […]

Umpire Jeff Nelson returns to the game after being diagnosed with a form of testicular cancer. By Dave Wright Jeff Nelson was never so happy to see a ground-ball out in his life. Not that he had anything against Rondell White, whose roller to 3B Ross Gload was the last out in Kansas City’s 9-4 […]

Archives: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2007> Jeff Nelson’s comeback: Satisfying but tiring Posted Sept. 1, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Jeff Nelson was never so happy to see a ground-ball out in his life. Not that he had anything against Rondell White, whose roller to 3B Ross Gload was the last out in Kansas City’s 9-4 […]

The Minnesota Twins held a most curious groundbreaking for their new ballpark.Text by Dave Wright Photos by Jim Robins As media events go, there are few weirder than groundbreaking ceremonies for a stadium or an arena. It is one thing when a team announces the design for a new facility. The media and fans can […]

Archives: Aug. 19-25, 2007 Lessons for the Lerners: what to steal from other ballparks Posted Aug. 25, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Washington Post’s Marc Fisher visits a few other major-league parks and asks what lessons can be applied to the new Washington Nationals ballpark. It’s probably a little late in the process for […]

The land sale condemnation process for the Minnesota Twins new ballpark settled very little, but a November trial could be avoided based on the earliest indications. Despite an automatic 48-hour cooling-off period for arbitration proceedings, public comments made by both sides indicated that avoiding a trial was possible.By Jim Robins   The land sale condemnation […]