Between some bizarre weather and Zamboni mishaps, the preparations for the New Year’s Day NHL game at Wrigley Field are running ahead of schedule — if nothing goes wrong.Between some bizarre weather and Zamboni mishaps, the preparations for the New Year’s Day NHL game at Wrigley Field are running ahead of schedule — if nothing […]
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Sixteen developers present visions of new BoSox spring facility
It’s a feeding frenzy in southeast Florida, as sixteen developers submit proposals for a new Boston Red Sox spring-training facility in Lee County. County officials and the Red Sox front office are celebrating an early Christmas, but many details remain for many of the proposals.It’s a feeding frenzy in southeast Florida, as sixteen developers submit […]
Yankees roll back prices for ballpark opener
The New York Yankees are charging a quarter for bleacher seats and. $1.10 for a grandstand seat for the first exhibition games at Yankee Stadium. Scalpers, meanwhile, whoop in celebration.The New York Yankees are charging a quarter for bleacher seats and. $1.10 for a grandstand seat for the first exhibition games at the new Yankee […]
Sarasota scales back financial offer to O’s
The effort to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota is on life support after the Sarasota County Commission scaled back their financial offer to the team, offering $22 million toward a renovated Ed Smith Stadium.The effort to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota is on life support after the Sarasota County Commission scaled back their […]
Bisons unveil new logo
The new logo adds a contemporary look to the team while incorporating the team colors of the Bisons’ new parent, the New York Mets.
Trop to present ‘interesting’ challenges for first-ever bowl game
Domes usually aren’t bad places to watch a football game, but that notion will be put to the test during Saturday’s St. Petersburg Bowl at Tropicana Field. Indeed, the same things that make Tropicana Field such an adventure for baseball will probably come into play during the game between Memphis and the University of South […]
Tropicana Field / Tampa Bay Rays
Let’s get this right out of the way: Tropicana Field is not the worst facility in the major leagues. The Metrodome clearly is. By far. Now, having said that, it’s also clear that Tropicana Field is the second-worst facility in the majors. In many ways it’s directly comparable to the Metrodome, as both hated domes […]
O’s ask for more from Vero Beach; city balks
Yesterday’s deadline set by Indian River County and Vero Beach officials for the Baltimore Orioles to make a commitment to Dodgertown has come and gone with the Orioles instead making a counteroffer that goes beyond the initial offer of $13 million in ballpark improvements and 37.5 acres of land.Yesterday’s deadline set by Indian River County […]
Moores puts Padres on the block
John Moores confirms he’s selling the San Diego Padres, hiring investor advisors from Goldman Sachs to place a value on the team. Forbes estimated the franchise was worth $385 million in its latest round of MLB valuations. “My strong desire is to stay involved, because the last decade and a half has been a terrific […]
A’s could end up in San Jose after all
An ambiguously phrased letter from Commissioner Bud Selig leads many in the Bay Area to assume that if the attempt by the Oakland A’s to build a new ballpark in Fremont fails, the owners will be able to negotiate with any other community — including San Jose.An ambiguously phrased letter from Commissioner Bud Selig leads […]
Orioles, Sarasota move closer on spring pact
The prospects of a Baltimore Orioles move to Sarasota for spring training brightened significantly last week when the team agreed to a reduced budget and offered $5 million toward maintenance toward a new complex.The prospects of a Baltimore Orioles move to Sarasota for spring training brightened significantly last week when the team agreed to a […]
BoSox unveil new primary logo, hats, road unis
The Boston Red Sox will switch to the iconic — and somewhat streamlined — Hanging Sox logo for 2009, as the team unveils four different home and road uniform designs. The Boston Red Sox unveiled new club logos, uniforms, and hats that will make their debut on the field at the start of the 2009 […]
Gillick named King of Baseball
Senior Vice President and General Manager Pat Gillick of the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies was named the “2008 King of Baseball” Thursday night at the annual Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet. The “King of Baseball” is a long-standing tradition in which Minor League Baseball salutes a veteran from the professional baseball world for long-time […]