It was presented to Eastlake (OH) voters as a no-cost amenity that will end up costing local taxpayers some $35 million: assessing the worth of Classic Park, home of the Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League). When former Mayor Dan DiLiberto first brought up the idea of a new ballpark for the Ohio community, […]
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Dylan to play Fort Wayne’s Parkview Field in August
In his only ballpark appearance this summer, Bob Dylan and his band are playing Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), on August 24. General admission ($51) tickets go on sale Saturday, June 23 at 10 a..m. at the Parkview Field box office, phone (260/482-6400) and online at TinCaps.com or Parkviewfield.com. Dylan […]
Macomb County: We want minor-league ball
A long-term development plan for Macomb County in suburban Detroit calls for the development of a minor-league ballpark in Utica. Macomb County’s Blue Economy Strategic Development Plan lists 49 projects to be undertaken by the county. It’s not as though there’s not been an effort to bring baseball to the region — a group failed […]
MiLB attendance remains strong in May 2012
The good year for Minor League Baseball attendance continues, as a total of 13,939,583 fans at ballparks through May represents a 6.3 percent increase over 2011. In total, the 136 clubs in 11 full-season leagues attracted 824,448 more fans than they did through May last year. “I am encouraged by our clubs’ attendance figures, not only in […]
Fox Cities Stadium renovation will cover ballpark interior, exterior
A proposed overhaul of Fox Cities Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low Class A; Midwest League) will add a second level to the seating bowl and revamp the ballpark exterior. As we reported yesterday, added to the second level would be six suites, a banquet area and club seating to the mix, with […]
Timber Rattlers proposing expansion of Fox Cities Stadium
A renovation of Fox Cities Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low Class A; Midwest League) would add a second level and a wraparound concourse in a $5.74 million project. The Timber Rattlers are expected to unveil details of the expansion tomorrow at a meeting of the Grand Chute Town Board, which is being […]
After five years, future still bright in Quad Cities
Five years after buying the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), Dave Heller and Bob Herrfeldt are enthused about the market and possible ballpark upgrades. Visiting Davenport annually always means one thing: viewing the latest in ballpark improvements at Modern Woodmen Park. In past years that’s included new party spaces, a hot […]
Affiliated ball in St. Paul? Don’t hold your breath
A hot rumor in Twin Cities baseball circles has the St. Paul Saints possibly going affiliated if a new downtown ballpark opens. Forget it: the chances that happens are slim and none. Not that there’s no precedence for a market switching from indy to affiliated in the wake of a new facility: it’s happened in […]
Two new ballparks emerging in Champaign?
University of Illinois officials are debating the merits of a renovated Illinois Field, but city officials say their pursuit of a Low Class A Midwest League team won’t allow any cooperation on a new facility. Illinois Field, the home of the Illini baseball team, has been surpassed on the facilities front by other Big Ten […]
KC Cougars officially dedicate Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
The Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) held a dedication ceremony for Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, becoming the fourth MiLB team to sell naming rights to the banking chain. The team held a dedication ceremony last night to officially mark the name change. The Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) and the […]
Chiefs to plant palms Monday
It’s one of the more endearing traditions in Minor League Baseball: the Peoria Chiefs (Low Class A; Midwest League) will be planting palm trees at Peoria Chiefs Stadium on Monday. The nine Queen Palms are currently en route from Florida and will be planted in the left-field berm at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 16. The […]
$5 tickets on tap in Quad Cities
Another anniversary: to honor five years of Main Street Baseball ownership of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), the team is offering $5 ducats. The offer is good for non-suite tickets to next week’s homestand. “This is our fifth year owning the team, so we wanted to do something special for […]
More ballpark changes in South Bend
After unveiling $8 million in improvements to Covaleski Stadium last season, the South Bend Silver Hawks (Low Class A; Midwest League) are pushing out more ballpark fun this season. New owner Andrew Berlin says he’s spend $2 million on additional ballpark improvements this season and wants to see the city do even more in the […]