Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and ESPN Radio 1380AM announced the signing of a three-year broadcast agreement. The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and ESPN Radio 1380AM announced the signing of a three-year broadcast agreement. All 140 home and road TinCaps games will be broadcast live throughout the 2009, […]
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Tiger Stadium preservation takes another step forward
The renovation of the original Tiger Stadium grandstand took another step forward when Detroit’s Economic Development Corp. approved a conservancy group’s game plan.The renovation of the original Tiger Stadium grandstand took another step forward when Detroit’s Economic Development Corp. approved a conservancy group’s game plan. The Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy has until March 1 to […]
Captains find new radio home
The Lake County Captains will have a new flagship radio home in 2009 as the team has reached an agreement with Media One Group of northeast Ohio to make Star 97.1 WREO the new Captains flagship station.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League) will have a new flagship radio home in 2009 as […]
Cards farm teams to square off
In another imaginative exhibition matchup, the Springfield Cardinals and the Quad Cities River Bandits will play on April 5 at Modern Woodmen Park.In another imaginative exhibition matchup, the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League) and the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) will play on April 5 at Modern Woodmen Park. The […]
West Virginia Power releases new marks
The West Virginia Power released a revised logo sheet today, including a new primary mark.The West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) released a revised logo sheet today including a new primary mark. The new mark is a mixture of the original BP logo and the Power text logo. “With the change in affiliation […]
Gwinnett County expects budget shortfalls for new ballpark
After eliminating 115 jobs and shifting $12 million from a reserve fund, Gwinnett County officials expecting additional bad news regarding revenue from an already-overbudget ballpark.After eliminating 115 jobs and shifting $12 million from a reserve fund, Gwinnett County officials expecting additional bad news regarding revenue from an already-over-budget ballpark. The total cost of the new […]
In memoriam: Bob Fowler
Bob Fowler, who bought the Utica Blue Sox from Roger Kahn and crew and put the franchise back on its feet before selling out to Cal Ripken Jr., passed away Thursday.Bob Fowler, who bought the Utica Blue Sox (short season; NY-Penn League) from Roger Kahn and crew and put the franchise back on its feet […]
Private developers walk away from Richmond ballpark development
A city-owned nonprofit would issue bonds and build a new ballpark in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, as a private developer shifts away from an earlier offer to build the facility.An city-owned nonprofit would issue bonds and build a new ballpark in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, as a private developer shifts away […]
Barons announce 2009 Rickwood Classic
The Birmingham Barons announced the details for the 14th annual Rickwood Classic, which will be held at historic Rickwood Field on Wednesday, May 27.The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced Thursday the details for the 14th annual Rickwood Classic, which will be held at historic Rickwood Field on Wednesday, May 27. The Barons will […]
SWB Yankees sue concessionaire, close Stadium Club
A dispute between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and ballpark concessionaire Concessions Plus has the team terminating a lease and severing ties with the concessionaire.A dispute between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) and ballpark concessionaire Concessions Plus Inc. (CPI) has the team terminating a lease to a club and the relationship with the concessionaire. The […]
Aces seek early return from ballpark investment
The owners of the Reno Aces want an accelerated payout from sales-tax rebates to soothe their nervous lenders.The owners of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) want an accelerated payout from sales-tax rebates to soothe their nervous lenders. Here’s the deal. When the Katzoffs and Herb Simon entered into an agreement to build […]
Parnell pegged as president of Pelicans
Todd Parnell is the new president of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, replacing Chuck Greenberg, who moves upstairs as chairman and managing partner.Todd Parnell is the new president of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League), replacing Chuck Greenberg, who moves upstairs as chairman and managing partner. In his new role, Parnell will be […]
New Richmond ballpark would rely on sales-tax rebates
A proposal in the Virginia General Assembly would use sales taxes generated by development in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area to pay for a new ballpark.A proposal in the Virginia General Assembly would use sales taxes generated by development in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area to pay for a new ballpark. A proposal from G. Manoli Loupassi, […]