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Fifth Third Field: Ballpark art at its finest.When you visit Toledo to see a game at Fifth Third Field, you’ll be looking forward to seeing the game in one of the great minor-league venues. Please take some time before or after the game to explore some of the finer, artful highlights of this experience. The […]

Eric Blanton, one of the best groundskeepers in the game, says the field at the new Reno Aces ballpark will be ready in plenty of time for an April opener.The turf is going in at the new Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark this Monday, and Eric Blanton, one of the best groundskeepers […]

As Sarpy County officials petition the Nebraska Legislature for financing tools on a new ballpark, some Omaha legislators are wondering why the Omaha Royals aren’t playing in a downtown ballpark. The short answer: Basically, Omaha city officials didn’t want the team.As Sarpy County officials petition the Nebraska Legislature for financing tools on a new ballpark, […]

Dwight Hall is the new director of baseball operations for the Pacific Coast League. Dwight Hall is the new director of baseball operations for the Pacific Coast League. “We are extremely fortunate to be able to bring on board an individual with Dwight’s ability and his many years of experience in the Pacific Coast League,” […]

Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones’ decision to commission a trio of firms to study the finances of a proposed Shockoe Bottom ballpark is causing many in city government to cry foul, saying the firms are being paid $100,000 to basically replicate a shelved study performed last fall for then-Mayor Doug Wilder.Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones’ decision to […]

As we reported two weeks ago, a group led by Bobby Brett and his brother, Hall of Famer George Brett, are buying the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from President and Majority Owner Hank Stickney.As we reported two weeks ago, a group led by Bobby Brett and his brother, Hall of Famer George Brett, are buying the […]

Here is your turf story — and pics! — for the day: the West Michigan Whitecaps will be the beneficiary of a new field at Fifth Third Ballpark this season.Today’s turf story comes from Grand Rapids, where the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) will be the beneficiary of new tuf at Fifth […]

Modesto’s John Thurman Field receives more upgrades for the upcoming season, including two large party decks and a new events area.Modesto’s John Thurman Field receives more upgrades for the upcoming season, including two large party decks and a new events area. The improvements are part of a $3 million makeover of the ballpark, instituted when […]

A group of Sarpy County mayors wants to see more details about funding for a new Omaha Royals ballpark.A group of Sarpy County mayors wants to see more details about funding for a new Omaha Royals ballpark and is expressing doubts about tax-increment financing generating enough revenue to pay for the new $23-million project. The […]

When the Reno Aces open their season on April 17, many in the Nevada community will think fondly of the late C.J. Jones, the man who paved the way for the return of pro baseball to the area.When the Reno Aces open their season on April 17, many in the Nevada community will think fondly […]

Despite the bad economy, the Columbus Clippers hit a home run on the economic front for new home Huntington Park, scoring $39.6 million in sponsorships to date.Despite the bad economy, the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) hit a home run on the economic front for Huntington Park, scoring $39.6 million in sponsorships to date. […]

After a delay because of a helicopter mishap, the light poles at the new Reno Aces ballpark are finally up.After a delay because of a helicopter mishap, the light poles at the new Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark were installed on Sunday morning. It took a little more than an hour to […]

The Fresno Grizzlies unveiled three new alternative jersey designs tied to the team’s 2009 promotional schedule.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled three new alternative jersey designs tied to the team’s 2009 promotional schedule. On Saturday, April 25 when the Grizzlies will hold their second annual “Autism Awareness Night,” complete with Autism Awareness […]