The sale of the Connecticut Defenders has been delayed, but that’s fairly irrelevant, as the planned new home of the Eastern League franchise — Richmond — continues to debate a new ballpark versus a renovated Diamond.The sale of the Connecticut Defenders has been delayed, but that’s fairly irrelevant, as the planned new home of the […]
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O’Conner lays out initial plans for Dodgertown
In a newspaper interview, MiLB President Pat O’Conner lays out an initial game plan for Vero Beach’s Dodgertown that calls for some upgrades and the possibility of MLB spring training — but we’re not holding our breaths.In a newspaper interview, MiLB President/CEO Pat O’Conner lays out an initial game plan for Vero Beach’s Dodgertown that […]
AT&T Field still wows fans
After ten seasons, the Chattanooga Lookouts are still pleasing fans at AT&T Field — and still drawing good crowds.After 10 seasons, the Chattanooga Lookouts are still pleasing fans at AT&T Field — and still drawing good crowds. The ballpark is widely credited in playing a major role in the resurgence of downtown Chattanooga — and […]
Grasshoppers set attendance mark
Some more good news from the box office: The Greensboro Grasshoppers broke their franchise record for April per-game average attendance last night as they drew 6,040 fans against the Delmarva Shorebirds.The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) broke their franchise record for April per-game average attendance last night as they drew 6,040 fans against […]
Sarpy County developers eager to host new O-Royals ballpark
Bellevue developers and city officials see a new Omaha Royals ballpark as a way to make their city a baseball mecca.Bellevue developers and city officials see a new Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark as a way to make their city a baseball Mecca. The proposed site is part of the Kennedy Town […]
Fort Wayne rebuffs effort to renegotiate TinCaps ballpark lease
An effort to renegotiate the lease of Parkview Field with the Fort Wayne TinCaps failed to pass the City Council yesterday, as city officials are more inclined to let the development process run its course in a bad economy.An effort to renegotiate the lease of Parkview Field with the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; […]
City approves new Pensacola Pelicans ballpark
The long-awaited new downtown ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans — approved by voters in 2006 — received final approval from the city.The long-awaited new downtown ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) — approved by voters in 2006 — received final approval from the city. The Community Maritime Park, located on 30 acres along Main […]
Support for new Augusta ballpark weak
At least seven city commissioners oppose plans for a new downtown Augusta GreenJackets ballpark in its current incarnation, meaning Cal Ripken Jr. and Major Deke Copenhaver have a major sales and planning project on their hands.At least seven city commissioners oppose plans for a new downtown Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark in […]
Omaha ballpark organizers reach fundraising goals; cost of ballpark decreases
It’s good news all around for backers of a new College World Series ballpark in downtown Omaha: the fundraising goal of $43 million has been reached, while the cost of financing the project is now $18.5 million below estimates.It’s good news all around for backers of a new College World Series ballpark in downtown Omaha: […]
Bostic: It makes no sense to renovate The Diamond
The prospective owner of a Richmond Eastern League teams says updating The Diamond isn’t an option for his group, while a developer says he won’t move forward with a Shockoe Bottom redevelopment without public funding of a new ballpark in place. It’s hardball time in Virginia.The prospective owner of a Richmond Eastern League team says […]
Bevos ballpark plans back up in the air — and maybe doomed
After planners determined there’s no way a ballpark could physically coexist with Memorial Coliseum in the Rose Quarter, Portland officials take a second look at putting a Portland Beavers ballpark in the Lents area of town — but Bevos owner Merritt Paulson refuses to personally guarantee the project.The status of a new Portland Beavers (Class […]
O’Conner: We’d like to retain Dodgertown name for Vero Beach facility
MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the name of the former training camp of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, but Frank McCourt and crew must sign off — and the team has already started using Dodgertown as the brand for the Dodger Stadium area.MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the […]
Fort Wayne ballpark demolition scheduled for June
Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Fort Wayne Wizards, will be dismantled in May, with an auction of reusable equipment due for May 30. Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Fort Wayne Wizards (Low Class A: Midwest League), will be dismantled in May, with an auction of reusable equipment due for May 30. […]