Yeah, we know you were all worried about this. The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a new sponsored for the iconic outdoor pool at Chase Field: Tempe-based RideNow Powersports. Yeah, we know you were all worried about this. The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a new sponsored for the iconic outdoor pool at Chase Field: Tempe-based RideNow Powersports. The […]
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Dodgertown to get even quieter with closure of business center
Dodgertown and Holman Stadium, which will sit empty during Spring Training 2009, may be even quieter after Aramark basically shuts down operations at the Dodgertown Sports and Conference Center in Vero Beach.Dodgertown and Holman Stadium, which will sit empty during Spring Training 2009, may be even quieter after Aramark basically shuts down operations at the […]
Red Sox announce 2009 Fenway Park improvements
The Boston Red Sox today announced their Year VIII Fenway Park Improvements, which will celebrate its 97th anniversary in 2009. A repair of the portion of the lower seating bowl that was originally constructed in 1912 and the addition of seats and dedicated standing room areas to the Right Field Roof highlight the 2009 list.The […]
MODESA gives initial approves to Cards’ Ballpark Village
The Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Authority (MODESA) gave initial approval to up to $188 million in public subsidies for a Ballpark Village development next to Busch Stadium, as the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore-based Cordish Co. receive important approval for the project.The Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Authority (MODESA) gave initial approval to up to $188 […]
National League
The National League launched the modern era of professional baseball as a response to the looser, arguably corrupt National Association, in 1876. Led by William Hulbert and Albert Spalding, the circuit began with the defection of four Western teams — St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati — from the National Association and launched with eight […]
Player’s League
Player’s League history Major 1890 Teams (in alphabetical order) Boston Reds, 1890 Brooklyn Wonders, 1890 Buffalo Bisons, 1890 Chicago Pirates, 1890 Cleveland Infants, 1890 New York Giants, 1890 Philadelphia Quakers, 1890 Pittsburgh Burghers, 1890
Federal Park / Covington Blue Sox
Tiny Covington missed out on a spot in the Class D Blue Grass League and instead ended up with a major-league Federal League squad. And sure enough, it couldn’t last. Federal Park was the home of the Covington Blue Sox. It opened on May 8, 1913, and could seat 6,000. It was built at a […]
Federal League
Federal League history Independent 1913 Major League 1914-1915 Teams (in alphabetical order) Baltimore Terrapins, 1914-1915 Brooklyn Tip-Tops, 1914-1915 Buffalo Blues, 1915 Buffalo BufFeds, 1914 Chicago Chifeds, 1913-1914 Chicago Whales, 1915 Cleveland Green Sox, 1913 Covington Blue Sox, 1913 Indianapolis Hoosierfeds, 1914 Indianapolis Hoosiers, 1913 Kansas City Packers, 1913-1915 Newark Peppers, 1915 Pittsburgh Stogies, 1913-1915 St. […]
Amaro new GM in Philly
Ruben Amaro Jr.’s ascension to GM of the Philadelphia Phillies is a great story.Ruben Amaro Jr.’s ascension to GM of the Philadelphia Phillies is a great story. Amaro was basically born a Phillie: his father, Ruben Amaro, was a shortstop for the Phillies when Jr. was born in 1965. Amaro was a batboy for the […]
After loss of Red Sox, Sarasota debates baseball future
Having grasped defeat from the jaws of certain victory in their pursuit of the Boston Red Sox, elected officials in Sarasota are now discussing the future of Ed Smith Stadium and MLB spring training. The current plan is to pursue discussions with the Baltimore Orioles about a potential Ed Smith Stadium lease that calls for […]
American League
The American League has its roots in the original Western League, where commissioners Ban Johnson and owners like Charles Comiskey and Al Spink guided that circuit to preeminence in the minor-league world. Major League / 1900-present But that wasn’t enough for visionaries like Johnson and Comiskey, who saw opportunities in challenging the established National League, […]
Red Sox signs deal to keep spring training in Lee County
After months of flirtation with Sarasota, the Boston Red Sox decided to go with the sure thing and signed a 30-year lease to keep spring training in Lee County in a new facility.After months of flirtation with Sarasota, the Boston Red Sox decided to go with the sure thing and signed a 30-year lease to […]
Future Ballpark: Renovated Dodger Stadium / Los Angeles Dodgers / 2012
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a multi-faceted ballpark improvement plan that will bring the most modern amenities to Dodger fans while preserving the tradition of the historic venue, first opened in 1962. The improvements, anticipated to be completed by Opening Day of the 2012 season, are designed to protect Dodger Stadium’s place as the home […]