Julio Castillo, accused of throwing a ball into the stands and subsequently injuring a fan during a brawl between the Peoria Chiefs and the Dayton Dragons (both Low Class A; Midwest League), will be arraigned today in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.Julio Castillo, accused of throwing a ball into the stands and subsequently injuring a […]
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Requests for proposals go out for new Vegas ballpark
The city of Las Vegas has sent out requests for proposals for the redevelopment of the Cashman Center, which includes Cashman Field, the home of the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League)The city of Las Vegas has sent out requests for proposals for the redevelopment of the Cashman Center, which includes Cashman Field, […]
Brownsville pulls public money from new ballpark
The City Commission withdraws $7 million in funding for a new United League Baseball ballpark.The Brownsville (Texas) City Commission has withdrawn $7.5 million in funding for a new United League Baseball ballpark, putting the future of the project in doubt unless a developer steps up to finance the project. Developer Richard Hope had proposed a […]
Inland Empire League / Western Tri-State League
Inland Empire League / Western Tri-State League history Class D 1908, 1912-1914 This league began life as the Inland Empire League in 1908 and then re-formed in 1912 as the Western Tri-State League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Baker City Golddiggers, 1913 Baker City Miners, 1914 Baker City Nuggets, 1908 Boise Irrigators, 1912-1914 La Grande Bears, […]
Will new owners ease way for new Sounds ballpark?
The new owners of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are making a good impression on local officials.The Nashville City Paper is reporting the new owners of the Nashville Sounds are making a good impression on local officials. The new owners (who still need to be approved by MiLB and MLB, by the […]
Upgrade to Blair County Ballpark worth public money: newspaper
Apparently there was some public pushback to the announcement that Blair County Ballpark, the home of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League), would receive $1.3 million in state funds for some minor renovations designed to make the field more playable. Apparently there was some public pushback to the announcement that Blair County Ballpark, the […]
Tall Tom: The voice of the AquaSox
The Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League) will be on its third ownership group in recent years, but one constant remains: "Tall Tom" Lafferty, the team’s P.A. announcer.The Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League) will be on its third ownership group in recent years, but one constant remains: "Tall Tom" Lafferty, the team’s P.A. announcer. […]
Griffith scouts out Topeka again as expansion area
Northern League Commissioner Clark Griffith was in Topeka last week to scout out potential ballpark sites and meet with potential investors.Northern League Commissioner Clark Griffith was in Topeka last week to scout out potential ballpark sites and meet with potential investors. After the city made a big push to attract minor-league baseball earlier this year, […]
Bowling Green ballpark construction ahead of schedule
Construction of a new downtown ballpark for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League) is ahead of schedule, as construction crews work to complete the facility in time for the team’s debut on April 17, 2009.Construction of a new downtown ballpark for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League) […]
Lehigh Valley lands 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced today that the organization has been selected to host the 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game at Coca-Cola Park, as well as the adjoining All-Star Game festivities.The Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced today that the organization has been selected to host the 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game at Coca-Cola Park, as well as the […]
Brashear tapped by Sarpy County to negotiate ballpark with O-Royals
Sarpy County, the suburban area south of Omaha, has hired attorney Kermit Brashear, a founding partner of Brashear LLP and a former speaker of the state Legislature, to negotiate a ballpark deal with the team.We think this is good news for the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Sarpy County, the suburban area south […]
Santiago new Director of Tickets for Barons
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced that Charlie Santiago has been named the team’s new Director of Tickets.The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced that Charlie Santiago has been named the team’s new Director of Tickets. Santiago spent last season as a Community Group Tickets Representative, handling the club’s interaction with local […]
Wisconsin State League
Wisconsin State League history Class D 1905-1909, 1940-1942, 1946-1953 Class C 1910-1914 This league played under the name of Wisconsin Association in 1905-1907, as the Wisconsin-Illinois League in 1908-1914, and as the Bi-State League in 1915. Teams (in alphabetical order) Appleton Papermakers, 1909-1914, 1940-1942, 1946-1953 Aurora Blues, 1911-1912 Aurora Foxes, 1915 Aurora Islanders, 1910 Beloit […]