The University of Vermont is dropping men’s baseball as a varsity sport, but school officials say Centennial Field will remain open — for now.The University of Vermont is dropping men’s baseball as a varsity sport, but school officials say Centennial Field will remain open — for now. Centennial Field is also home to the Vermont […]
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Im memoriam: Larry Miller
The owner of the Salt Lake Bees passed away yesterday due to complications from diabetes.Larry Miller, the owner of the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the NBA’s Utah Jazz, passed away yesterday due to complications from Type 2 diabetes. He was 64. Miller bought the Salt Lake Stingers in February 2005 […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 20, 2009
In today’s ballpark news, Steve Degler moves to the TV booth for Lehigh Valley and Reading games; the Defenders announce all opening-night ticket revenues will go to a local Extreme Makeover family; the Miners schedule an exhibition at Cape Girardeau; and Andrew Aguilar is the new GM of the next iteration of the Alexandria Aces.In […]
Pro Sports Catering adds Leber to lineup
Professional Sports Catering announced the hiring of Dean Leber, a seasoned executive with over twenty years in the food-service business.Professional Sports Catering announced the hiring of Dean Leber, a seasoned executive with over twenty years in the food-service business. Leber will work out of the company’s Evanston, IL corporate office and will add a significant […]
MiLB to Richmond: Show us the ballpark plan
Before Minor League Baseball approves the sale of the Connecticut Defenders to a Richmond group, officials want to see solid proof a new ballpark is indeed forthcoming — but that proof may prove to be elusive in the short term.Before Minor League Baseball approves the sale of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to […]
Captains make early naming-rights payment, negotiate rent extension
High finance in Eastlake, as the owners of the Lake County Captains continue to mend what had been a strained relationship with the city.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League) made an early payment of $996,500 to the city of Eastlake for naming rights to Classic Park, while also negotiating an extension of […]
SWB Yankees go with — surprise! Yankees for concessions
The new concessionaire at PNC Field: Legends Hospitality, the firm owned by the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys.The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) and the Lackawanna County Stadium Authority have settled on Legends Hospitality Management to handle the concessions at PNC Field, replacing a local vendor who ran into financial and management […]
H-Sens unveil four new picnic areas
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled four new picnic areas at Commerce Bank Park, part of the first phase of the two-phase $45-million renovation project on City Island. The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled four new picnic areas at Commerce Bank Park, part of the first phase of the two-phase $45-million […]
Task force not thrilled with Paulson’s stadium funding proposal
After being burned for millions in the previous PGE Park renovation debacle, a task force charged with charting the future of the facility and a new Portland Beavers ballpark says it wants to see owner Merritt Paulson assume some responsibility for any potential financial issues.After being burned for millions in the previous PGE Park renovation […]
BayBears announce front-office staff for 2009
The Mobile BayBears finalize a front-office staff for 2009.As the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) begin their 13th season, President/COO Bill Shanahan has announced several new additions and promotions to their front office staff for the 2009 season, including the advancement of ten-year BayBear staff member Jeff Long who is now the club’s General […]
Will the Joe go no mo?
Some are calling for Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, the home of the Tri-City ValleyCats, to be renamed.With a cloud hanging over former New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno after an indictment, some are arguing Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, the home of the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League), be renamed. Of course, this […]
Spikes announce 2009 NY-Penn All-Star plans
The State College Spikes made several announcements surrounding the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, which will take place on Tuesday, August 18 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, including a "Going Green" theme. The State College Spikes made several announcements surrounding the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, which will take place on […]
New owners address condition of Greer Stadium
The new owners of the Nashville Sounds are spending $1.5 million on Greer Stadium, but that’s just a drop in the bucket.The new owners of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are spending $1.5 million on Greer Stadium, but that’s just a drop in the bucket. Frank Ward and crew came in as […]