A section of Bohemian National Cemetery on Chicago’s North Side has been enhanced with a brick wall and ivy emulating Wrigley Field, giving die-hard Cubs fans the perfect resting place.Here’s something you don’t see every day: A section of Bohemian National Cemetery on Chicago’s North Side has been enhanced with a brick wall and ivy […]
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2009 attendance off to slow start
April is always one of the slowest months for MLB attendance, so we’ll take the numbers with a grain of salt, but so far in 2009 MLB attendance appears to be on the decline for the second year in a row; the surprising news is how poorly the Yankees and Mets are doing in playing […]
Orioles close to decision on spring-training future?
The Baltimore Orioles have settled on Fort Myers and Sarasota as the two finalists for a spring-training move, and we’re told Fort Myers has the inside edge.With multiple deadlines at play, the Baltimore Orioles appear close to making a decision about moving spring-training operations to Sarasota or Fort Myers. In both situations, the team would […]
Is there too much Dodger Blue at new home of the Mets?
Fred Wilpon grew up in Brooklyn and has a big-old man crush on the Brooklyn Dodgers. But did he demand too many homages to Ebbets Field and Dem Bums in the new home of the New York Mets? Some hardcore fans think so.Fred Wilpon grew up in Brooklyn and has a big-old man crush on […]
Lee County: Two sites for BoSox spring facility work best
Two sites would cost less and be less difficult to permit for a new Boston Red Sox spring facility, according to an analysis released by Lee County county officials. Two sites would cost less and be less difficult to permit for a new Boston Red Sox spring facility, according to an analysis released by Lee […]
Fate of Dodgertown to be determined Tuesday
The date of Vero Beach’s Dodgertown will be determined Tuesday, as the Indian River County Commission and the Vero Beach City Council discuss a proposal from a youth baseball operation.The date of Vero Beach’s Dodgertown will be determined Tuesday, as the Indian River County Commission and the Vero Beach City Council discuss a proposal from […]
Future of Houston baseball history collection in doubt
A vast collection of Houston baseball memorabilia covering the days of the Houston Buffs and the Houston Colt .45s is in doubt after an important collector goes out of business.Sammy Finger dedicated a lot of time and money to collecting 2,000 or so items relating to Houston baseball history, beginning with the Texas League’s Houston […]
Is new Yankee Stadium a wind tunnel?
Lou Piniella and Joe Girardi say the open design of the new Yankee Stadium makes it a wind tunnel, with breezes from the Harlem River helping balls escape the yard. Twenty pops in the first first four games — a MLB record — would seem to back them up.The New York Yankees may not have […]
In memoriam: Merle Harmon
The former Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster passed away yesterday at the age of 82.Merle Harmon, who worked Milwaukee Brewers game broadcasts from the team’s 1970 inaugural season through 1979, passed away yesterday. He was 82. "Merle was a great friend and a wonderful partner in the booth, and the memories he leaves us with will be […]
Kalas wake to be held at Citizens Bank Park
The casket containing the remains of Harry Kalas will be on display at Citizens Bank Park for four hours on Saturday. Afterwards, a memorial service to honor the distinctive Phillies broadcaster.The casket containing the remains of Harry Kalas will be on display at Citizens Bank Park for four hours on Saturday. Afterwards, a memorial service […]
Fan lining up to see new Yankee Stadium
The opening of the third Yankee Stadium is today, and fans were out well in advance of the matinee to see the new ballpark.New York City residents seemingly exist to fulfull their place in destiny, so they’re well-attuned to something like Opening Day for the third Yankee Stadium. Fans were lined up well before 10 […]
Yankees reexamine ticket pricing for ’10
Randy Levine says a reevaluation of the team’s pricing structure for new Yankee Stadium ducats is being examined after team finds high-end seats go unsold.Randy Levine says a reevaluation of the team’s pricing structure for new Yankee Stadium ducats is being examined after team finds high-end seats go unsold. The team went with a pricing […]
In Citi Field opener, Mets — surprise! — lose, albeit in entertaining fashion
The New York Mets are 0-2 in Gotham ballpark openings with big loss to Padres, but the game certainly was entertaining.The New York Mets opened Shea Stadium with a loss in 1964. The streak continues, as the Mets opened Citi Field last night with a slim, albeit entertaining, loss to the San Diego Padres. Highlight […]