The West Coast Baseball Association was a short-lived attempt to bring Negro Leagues baseball to California, Oregon and Washington State. Here's a look at two of the teams — Jesse Owens' Portland Rosebuds and the Seattle Steelheads — who barnstormed their way back from spring training, including a trip to El Paso. We remember sprinter […]
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Whew! Selig says contraction not on the table
We weren't necessarily worried, but Bud Selig has brought us ease of mind by announcing that contraction is not on the table for the Oakland A's and the Tampa Bay Rays. We weren't necessarily worried, but Bud Selig has brought us ease of mind by announcing that contraction is not on the table for the […]
Can Tampa Bay support MLB?
Public jousting over a potential new ballpark in Tampa Bay have many wondering whether or not the area is truly capable of supporting Major League Baseball. The numbers may surprise you. Meanwhile, another entity emerges as a potential ballpark player. Public jousting over a potential new ballpark in Tampa Bay have many wondering whether or […]
Harris Poll: Interest in baseball down; Yankees most popular team
Interest in Major League Baseball is declining, if results of Harris Poll can be believed; meanwhile, the Yankees, Red Sox and Braves lead the list of most popular teams. Interest in Major League Baseball is declining, if results of Harris Poll can be believed; meanwhile, the Yankees, Red Sox and Braves lead the list of […]
Naples: We think we still have shot at landing Cubs spring training
The folks looking to develop a new spring-training base for the Chicago Cubs in Naples, Fla., say they think they still have a shot at landing the team, but we're not sure whether or not this is purely a case of wishful thinking. UPDATE: Tom Ricketts agrees with us, says Cubs are not even talking […]
White Sox: Bringing baseball back to the city
Here's your feel-good story of the day: The effort from the Chicago White Sox to bring baseball back to the city is paying dividends, as the team's various programs now support hundreds of young players. Here's your feel-good story of the day: The effort from the Chicago White Sox to bring baseball back to the […]
Rangers to auction; Cuban in the mix?
We warned that bankruptcy is never a good thing for a baseball team, and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Lynn is proving it, ruling that the Texas Rangers will now be sold via auction. Meanwhile, there's talk that Mark Cuban is joining a competing group as an investor — a move that will surely go over […]
In memoriam: Bob Sheppard
Bob Sheppard, whose voice was synonymous with the Yankee Stadium experience, passed away. He was 99. Bob Sheppard, whose voice was synonymous with the Yankee Stadium experience for at least three generations of Bronx Bomber fans, passed away. He was 99. Sheppard's voice was distinctive and authoritative; he wasn't an in-your-face PA announcer, to be […]
Milwaukee upgrading scoreboard for 2011
The Milwaukee Brewers are installing a new true hi-def scoreboard for the 2011 season, replacing existing video and matrix boards.The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled designs and specifications for the new high-definition Miller Park scoreboard, which will be installed prior to the start of the 2011 regular season. The scoreboard is being designed, manufactured and installed by […]
Judge: Orioles-Sarasota deal stands
A Florida circuit judge refused to strike down the contract between the Baltimore Orioles and Sarasota County for public funding of an Ed Smith Stadium renovation, saying that the deal can move forward with no changes. A Florida circuit judge refused to strike down the contract between the Baltimore Orioles and Sarasota County for public […]
Remembering Ocala’s Gerig Field
Remembering Ocala's Gerig Field, a former spring-training and Florida State League ballpark built under the auspices of the WPA. Back in the days when spring training was scattered throughout Florida, Ocala's Gerig Field was a popular place for minor-league teams to train: the old Milwaukee Brewers trained there, as did the Birmingham Barons and all […]
Ballpark Visit: Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies
With a host of MLB ballparks opening in recent years, it's easy to lose Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, in the shuffle. The ballpark has aged extremely well since its 2004 opening, however, and it's still among the top echelon of MLB ballparks. We revisit Citizens Bank Park to see how […]
Ballpark Visit: Citizens Bank Park / Philadelphia Phillies / 3
Is Citizens Bank Park the best ballpark in baseball? While its location keeps it from being considered the best overall ballpark, it certainly is one of the best. Page 3: Food and Drink, Handicapped Seating FOOD AND DRINK AT CITIZENS BANK PARK Apparently it is mandatory for a ballpark to have a BBQ stand, a […]