Stories about laying sod are surprisingly popular among Ballpark Digest readers. Today’s installment of As the Sod Turns: The new playing surface goes down at Blair County Ballpark.It’s a little surprising how popular stories about laying sod are among Ballpark Digest readers. Today’s installment of As the Sod Turns: The new playing surface goes down […]
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Details of O-Royals/Sarpy County lease revealed
The proposed agreement for a new $26-million ballpark project in Sarpy County calls for the Omaha Royals to pick up half the cost of the facility, paying $2 million up front and $450,000 in rent annually.A day after a Sarpy County consultant announced an agreement between the suburban Omaha municipality and the Omaha Royals (Class […]
Grizzlies promo schedule includes shammies, Magic 8-(Base)Ball
The Fresno Grizzlies caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product. On June 6 the Grizzlies […]
Weber, Lowell continue sparring over LeLacheur Park lease
Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber wants a 10-year deal for $2 million, while the city of Lowell wants a 10-year deal for $2.4 million.The city of Lowell has let out a Request for Proposals for a 10-year lease of LeLacheur Park after negotiators and Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) owner Drew Weber failed to […]
Agreement reached on new O-Royals ballpark
The Sarpy County Board must approve the plans for a new Omaha Royals ballpark, but there is a tentative agreement in place — though the details still need to be revealed.A negotiator for Sarpy County in suburban Omaha and the ownership of the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have reached an agreement on […]
Spring training goes to the dogs
In another sign spring is surely on the way, the Greensboro Grasshoppers are sending team mascot Miss Babe Ruth to spring training; no word on how many Grasshoppers employees are upset the dog is going to spring training while they’re stuck up north.Offering yet another sign that baseball season is just around the corner, Miss […]
New operator on board for Louisville Slugger Field restaurant, brewpub
Local operator Tony Revak will have the revamped restauran/brewpub space opened in time for the Louisville Bats’ season opener. UPDATE: No, he won’t. A day after the city announced the deal, Revak announced he couldn’t reach a final agreement with investors.A new local operator has signed on to run Browning’s, a restaurant and brewpub in […]
Aces seek city aid for ballpark district development
The owners of the Reno Aces are seeking annual city aid for improvements to the ballpark district development.The owners of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are seeking annual city aid for improvements to the ballpark district development. The $1 million a year would not go toward the new ballpark, slated to open […]
Defenders ballpark lease transfer on tap for next week; new team for Norwich chosen?
The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond takes another step forward next Monday when the Norwich City Council considers a transfer of the Dodd Stadium lease. Meanwhile, a NY-Penn League team is tentatively pegged to replace the Defenders.The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to Richmond takes another step forward next […]
G-Braves lay down sod at new ballpark
Nothing says spring like new sod. And we have the pics to prove it.As the rest of us deals with a lingering winter and the possibility of more snow this week, the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) went ahead and laid sod at their new ballpark, slated to open next month. Here are photos, […]
G-Braves expect strong start to season
Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season.Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season. Of course, […]
For first time in 59 years, Altobelli will be spectator
Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball" is retiring from baseball, ending a 59-year run that saw him manage a World Series champ and spending most of his career with the Red Wings.Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball" is totally retiring from baseball, as Joe Altobelli ends a 59-year run that saw him manage a World Series champ and spending most of […]
Aces ballpark construction delayed after helicopter mishap
The helicopter scheduled to move the new lights to the new Reno Aces ballpark broke down, pushing the installation to next week.It won’t cause any major problems on the total construction timeline, but the installation of lights at the new Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark will be delayed by a week after […]