Charlotte Knights GM Dan Rajkowski has a series of meetings with banks, civic leaders and elected officials this month to determine whether a new Uptown ballpark for the team is still feasible — or whether the team should be looking for a new home.Charlotte Knights GM Dan Rajkowski has a series of meetings with banks, […]
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Visalia ballpark improvements continue
The Visalia Rawhide are on target to open a renovated Recreation Park this season, complete with new seating and a permanent cowbell section.Work continues on the renovation of Recreation Park, the home of the Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League). Owner Tom Seidler has pretty much made over the team’s image in the past […]
Hot Rods blanket field at new ballpark
Bad weather is forcing the ownership of the Bowling Green Hot Rods to cover their field with thermal blankets in an attempt to prevent damage to the new turf. Bad weather is forcing the ownership of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League) to cover their field with thermal blankets in an […]
Talks break down on revamped Kannapolis lease
Talks to extend the lease of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium to the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) have collapsed, leading Rowan County officials to recommend letting the lease lapse in 2010.Talks to extend the lease of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium to the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) have collapsed, leading Rowan County officials […]
Sale of Curve completed
The sale of the Altoona Curve from Curve Baseball LP to the family of Bob Lozinak has been completed following final approval from the Eastern League, Minor League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Office of the Commissioner. The sale of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) from Curve Baseball LP to the family […]
MiLB: Do more for the DAP
In a letter sent to Durham officials, Minor League Baseball questions the quality of renovation work on Durham Athletic Park and leaves open the possibility of scaling back its commitment to the 82-year-old facility.In a letter sent to Durham officials, Minor League Baseball questions the quality of renovation work on Durham Athletic Park and leaves […]
Remembering Honolulu Stadium
Ballpark devotees take note: Honolulu Stadium: Where Hawaii Played is now available in paperback. It’s a great look at one of the more beloved ballparks in minor-league ball.Ballpark devotees take note: Honolulu Stadium: Where Hawaii Played is now available in paperback. It’s a great look at one of the more beloved ballparks in minor-league ball. […]
Funding issues still present in Sarpy County ballpark project
The future of a proposed ballpark for the Omaha Royals in Sarpy County will hinge on available funding, according to the county officials spearheading the effort.The future of a proposed ballpark for the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) in Sarpy County will hinge on available funding, according to Sarpy County Attorney Lee Polikov, […]
Sens, Harrisburg announce major ballpark renovation
Plans for the two-year renovation of Commerce Bank Park, home of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League), were released by the team and Mayor Stephen Reed today.
Stone Crabs unveil logo, jersey designs
The Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State League) unveiled their logo and jersey designs yesterday with some help from members of the Charlotte County Boys and Girls Club at the Port Charlotte Town Center mall in Port Charlotte, Fla. The newest member of the Florida State League showed off their new logo to […]
BIRCO Board of Directors named
Minor League Baseball’s Baseball Internet Rights Company (BIRCO) announced today that Chattanooga Lookouts President Frank Burke has been elected Chairman of its 10-member Board of Directors. BIRCO holds the digital rights of its member Minor League Baseball clubs and leagues. Minor League Baseball’s Baseball Internet Rights Company (BIRCO) announced today that Chattanooga Lookouts President Frank […]
Dragons, Reds to hold Futures Game at Fifth Third Field
The Dayton Dragons and the Cincinnati Reds will make history at Fifth Third Field in Dayton on April 4, 2009 when the Reds battle their top minor league prospects in a "futures game" in the ballpark where several of the current Reds’ stars once played.The Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Cincinnati […]
Gyr named new Voice of the Intimidators
Alex Gyr is the new broadcaster and media-relations director for Kannapolis Intimidators; he’ll handle all play-by-play duties this season, while also taking charge of the media-relations department.Alex Gyr is the new broadcaster and media-relations director for Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League); he’ll handle all play-by-play duties this season, while also taking charge of […]