The bidding process for the Little Rock-owned portion of Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers, was so flawed city officials are recommending tossing out the decision to sell the historic ballpark to the University of Arkansas.The bidding process for the Little Rock-owned portion of Ray Winder Field, the former home of […]
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TinCaps to move to new ballpark tomorrow
The Fort Wayne TinCaps will move into their new Parkview Field digs on Friday the 13th.The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) front-office staff will be moving from their offices at Memorial Stadium to their newly finished offices at Parkview Field on Friday, February 13th. “We are thrilled to be able to move […]
Lowell reverses course, will seek bids for 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park
The Lowell Arena Commission decided to heed the wishes of Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber and will look at a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park.The Lowell Arena Commission decided to heed the wishes of Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) owner Drew Weber and will look at a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park. The commission had […]
Bandits announce second phase of unique fan promo: direct choice
The Quad Cities River Bandits are holding a unique promo for the 2009 season: allowing fans to choose their own promotion. The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are holding a unique promo for the 2009 season: allowing fans to choose their own promotion. The Name the Promotion contest is moving into […]
O-Royals ballpark location proposal due at end of the month
Developers have until the end of the month to submit proposals for the site of a new Sarpy County ballpark.Developers have until the end of the month to submit proposals for the site of a new Sarpy County ballpark. A letter sent out by project consultant Kermit Brashear lays out exactly what the county is […]
Spinners continue drive to rid New England of Yankees
The Lowell Spinners will continue a popular promotion: replacing New York Yankees youth uniforms with Spinners garb.The Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) announced the continuation of a popular program: eliminating the New York Yankees in youth baseball programs throughout New England. Originally developed as a response to the heartbreak and taunting children assigned to Yankees […]
Portland ballpark discussion shifts to Rose Quarter
Portland officials are now eying the Rose Quarter as the site of a new Portland Beavers ballpark.Portland officials are now eying the Rose Quarter as the site of a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark. The main selling point: building a waterfront ballpark would help transform the area as a year-round destination […]
Aces expect Reno ballpark to open on time
The ownership of the Reno Aces expect their new ballpark to be mostly finished for an April 19 opener.The ownership of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) expect their new ballpark to be mostly finished for an April 19 opener. The team held a ceremony yesterday to mark progress on the facility. We’re […]
Huntington Park construction on schedule for April opening
Despite a snowier-than-normal winter, construction on Huntington Park, the new home of the Columbus Clippers is right on schedule.Despite a snowier-than-normal winter, construction on Huntington Park, the new home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) is right on schedule. There’s still a lot to be done before the ballpark opens on April 18, […]
Looking back at the No-Dak League
Looking at the North Dakota League, which competed during the 1923 season. Here’s a look at at the North Dakota League, which competed during the 1923 season. It wasn’t an especially distinguished circuit, but some of the team names were gems, including the Minot Magicians and the Jamestown Jinkotas.
Tulsa officials toss out ballpark exterior design; will begin anew
The nonprofit overseeing construction of a new ballpark for the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is starting from scratch in a new approach for ONEOK Field. The issue, apparently, is that the previous plans submitted by architect Populous weren’t deemed to be “inviting enough”: the plans we saw at the Winter Meetings gave the […]
LumberKings radio returns to KCLN
The Clinton LumberKings announced a new radio deal, extending their potential audience.The Clinton LumberKings (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced a new broadcast partnership with KCLN-AM 1390 to air all games on the Clinton-based station through 2013. The agreement includes a tie-in with KCLN’s FM affiliate, KMCN-FM 94.7 (“Mac FM”), allowing the LumberKings the opportunity […]
Dennis Higgins new voice of the Drillers
Higgins replaces Mark Neely in the Tulsa broadcast box.Tulsa Drillers fans will have a new radio voice to keep them entertained and updated this season. Dennis Higgins has been hired to fill the role held the past 14 seasons by Mark Neely. Neely has departed for the major leagues to become the lead announcer on […]