Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas has passed away. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas has passed away. The announcement was made this morning on the Angels-owned radio station, 830AM. He was found dead in his home last night. The cause of death was not identified, but Markas had surgery for […]
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Twins take possession of Target Field
The Minnesota Twins officially took possession of Target Field today, well ahead of schedule as contractor Mortensen finishes the major construction of the new ballpark. The Minnesota Twins officially took possession of Target Field today, well ahead of schedule as contractor Mortensen finishes the major construction of the new ballpark. Mortenson has completed all major […]
Negro Leagues to be commemorated with U.S. stamps
The two 44-cent stamps will feature "Rube" Foster.The Negro Leagues and teams will be honored in June when two commemorative stamps are issued by the U.S. Postal Service. The Negro Leagues Baseball stamps pay tribute to the all-black professional baseball leagues that operated from 1920 to about 1960. The two 44-cent stamps comprise one scene […]
Looking forward to 2010: top trends for the coming year
Looking back, it's clear that 2009 was a fantastic year for ballparks old and new. But what will the future hold? Here are our top trends for 2010 and beyond. It was a record-setting year for new ballparks, with many, many new and renovated facilities opening on the major-league, minor-league and college levels. Given the […]
The top stories of 2009, chosen by readers
Here are the top stories of 2009, as measured by page views. It was a great year for ballpark fans, with several new and renovated facilities opening their doors in 2009. No surprise, then, that the most popular stories of the year were mostly related to new ballparks. Here are the most popular stories of […]
“Big A” restored for 2010 season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim say the restoration of the iconic “Big A” tower — once a fixture in center field, now installed in the parking lot — is complete. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim say the restoration of the iconic “Big A” tower — once a fixture in left field, now installed […]
Cubs seriously looking at Naples spring-training bid
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly looking at turning baseball's conventional wisdom on its side and actually invest in a spring-training facility — in Florida, no less. The conventional wisdom in baseball circles is that an MLB team never, ever invests in a spring-training facility. Sure, you may have the Pittsburgh Pirates invest $2 million in […]
Coonelly: Pirates not basking in profits
Stung by critics who claim team put profits in front of wins, Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly says the team made only $11 million in last two seasons and plowed profits back into team. Stung by critics who claim team put profits in front of wins, Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly says the team made […]
Market to Cards: Ballpark Village a bad idea
With the bond market still depressed, it doesn't sound like the St. Louis Cardinals will embark on construction of its Ballpark Village development any time soon. An uncertain bond market and a lack of tenants is forcing the St. Louis Cardinals to once again put off construction of Ballpark Village, the multiuse development next to […]
Twins to feature local foods at Target Field
Yeah, we know we need to get a preview of Target Field up. Meanwhile, check out the news about the food offerings at the new ballpark and check out the views from the grandstand in a sneak-peek photo.No Article Text
Greenberg in running to land the Rangers
Chuck Greenberg, an owner of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and State College Spikes, is one of the two groups left in the running to buy the Texas Rangers. Chuck Greenberg, Chairman & Managing Partner of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and State College Spikes and one of the good guys in the sports world, is one of […]
Scully to return to Dodgers broadcast booth in 2010
The legendary broadcaster will return for the 2010 season. Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers for 60 seasons, will return for a 61st season in the broadcast booth in 2010, according to a press release from the team. He'll work under the same schedule as in past seasons: he will continue to call all […]
Ricketts, Kenney heading to Florida to discuss spring training
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and team president Crane Kinney will be in Naples tomorrow to discuss spring-training facilities with Collier County officials. Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and team president Crane Kinney will be in Naples tomorrow to discuss spring-training facilities with Collier County officials, according to the Fort Myers News-Press. Colliers County contains Naples, one […]