The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the city of Nashville broke ground on a new ballpark today, another step in an improbably journey that brings pro baseball back to Sulphur Dell. It was a remarkable event in that various owners and mayors have sought a new ballpark for the Sounds for at […]
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Richmond ballpark opponents: Map used to justify location is incorrect
The creator of a slave-trade map used by Richmond officials says it’s not accurate and should not be used to justify the construction of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark in Shockoe Bottom. A map of Shockoe Bottom slave-trade sites was created in 2000 by Richmond historian Elizabeth Cann Kambourian. She’s […]
Pro baseball returns to Vero Beach — for a day
Worth the trip: the High Class A Florida State League Brevard County Manatees and Lakeland Flying Tigers are playing a single game at Historic Dodgertown’s Holman Stadium on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in celebration of Jackie Robinson Day in baseball. This will be the first time that a Florida State League game will […]
Blue Rocks to hold reverse Home Run Derby at Carolina/Cal ASG
Here’s a great reversal: For the California League/Carolina League All-Star Game, host Wilmington Blue Rocks will have players hitting toward the Frawley Stadium grandstand, not the outfield fence. The derby is part of the All-Star festivities, scheduled for June 16-17. The hitting challenge will feature some of the best young prospects in baseball from both […]
Lookouts to host 2014 Southern League All-Star Game
We’ll be there: the Chattanooga Lookouts are hosting the 38th annual 2014 Southern League All-Star Game at AT&T Field on Tuesday, June 17. This is the first time the Lookouts have hosted the event since 2004. This year’s midsummer classic is just the centerpiece of a two day event that also includes the Home Run […]
PSC lands Bowling Green concessions deal
New deal on the concessions front to report: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) inked a contract with Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition to manage concessions at Bowling Green Ballpark for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class A: Midwest League). PSC will manage all aspects of the food operation at Bowling Green Ballpark, including concessions, catering and staffing […]
Knights adding Q to the BB&T
If we’re talking North Carolina, we’re talking barbeque — and the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) are adding some pretty good barbeque to the BB&T Ballpark offerings, via Queen City Q. Queen City Q will become the Official BBQ of the Charlotte Knights and “The Q” will have locations inside BB&T Ballpark for all […]
Fifth Third Ballpark restoration begins
Work has begun on the cleanup of Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), after a fire destroyed 12 suites, a popular concourse and other ballpark space. The cleanup involves saving what can be saved — mostly in the lower level of the ballpark — while tearing down […]
Biloxi ballpark groundbreaking set for Thursday
With a team on the way and season tickets soon to be sold, a groundbreaking for a new Biloxi ballpark to house the relocating Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) is set for Thursday. Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to be there. The new ballpark is expected to open for the 2015 season. The $36-million […]
Sens, Nats extend PDC through 2018
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Washington Nationals announced a four-year extension to their player development contract, through the 2018 season. Mike Rizzo, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Nationals, and Kevin Kulp, President of the Senators made the announcement in a joint press conference earlier today at Metro […]
Louisville Slugger Field could host pro soccer in 2015
The USL Pro’s Orlando City Soccer Club is looking for a new home, and talks have been underway with the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) about playing at Louisville Slugger Field. MLS is coming to Orlando in 2015, which means Orlando City needs to find a new home. Louisville has been identified as a […]
New for 2014: Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
The home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low Class A; Midwest League) will have a new name — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — as a local physician practice signs up for naming rights. The naming rights became available when Time Warner exercised an option to pull out of its deal this offseason. […]
Freier: We could open new Columbia ballpark in 2015
An aggressive construction schedule and quick city approval of a financing plan could lead to an April 2015 opening of a new Columbia (S.C.) ballpark, according to veteran MiLB operator Jason Freier. Freier, who owns the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League) and […]