There will be treats available all the time at BB&T Ballpark, opening this season as the new home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League): The Fuzzy Peach will be open year-round. If you’ve not visited the Uptown location of BB&T Ballpark, you probably don’t know how urban the ballpark is: there are plenty […]
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New Biloxi ballpark draws interest from developers
Developers are looking at new ventures near a new Biloxi ballpark set to open in 2015, as long-ignored properties are in play. With the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) on the way to a move to a new Biloxi ballpark in 2015, there’s been interest in investments in the ballpark area, reports Jerry Creel, […]
Richmond purchase of Diamond: making way for Shockoe Bottom ballpark
The city of Richmond is moving ahead on a purchase of The Diamond, home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), as part of a master plan for a new downtown ballpark development. The plan, as approved by the City Council yesterday, calls for a purchase of The Diamond from the Richmond Metropolitan […]
It’s official: Huntsville Stars sold, expected to move to Biloxi in 2015
The worst-kept secret in Minor League Baseball is now out in the open: the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) have been sold and presumably will be moving to Biloxi and a new ballpark in 2015. The move is no surprise: it’s been rumored for months that veteran operator Ken Young would be buying the […]
Knights unveil logo commemorating new ballpark
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) are commemorating a move back to Charlotte with a new logo celebrating Uptown’s BB&T Ballpark. “The inaugural season logo will commemorate the team’s return to the city of Charlotte and its first season ever in Uptown at the soon-to-be-completed BB&T Ballpark,” said Knights General Manager of Baseball Operations […]
Wheeler, Matthews out as Phillies broadcasters
One unfortunate side effect of the Philadelphia Phillies’ new broadcast deal with NBCUniversal and Comcast SportsNet: broadcasters Chris Wheeler and Gary Matthews will be replaced. The longest-tenured member of the Phillies broadcast team, Wheeler has done play-by-play and color analysis for the team. He began in the Phillies’ PR department and later joined the legendary […]
Fire at Fifth Third Ballpark caused by space heater
An unsupervised space heater and problems with the sprinkler system led to the fire at Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League). The seven-page report from the Plainfield Township fire investigators provided a detailed look at what happened. In all, the fire that destroyed 12 suites and a […]
Memphis approves purchase of AutoZone Park
The Memphis City Council has approved the purchase of AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), after agreeing to issue $24 million in bonds. The bonds will cover both the purchase of the ballpark and improvements. The purchase of the ballpark from the facility’s bondholder, Fundamental Advisors, also clears the […]
Scrappers add premium seating to Eastwood Field
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League) are going upscale this season at Eastwood Field, adding a new Diamond Club Section presented by Mr. Rooter. The Diamond Club, located behind home plate offers the following all-inclusive amenities: Seats in the Diamond Club for every Scrappers home game (38) All-you-can-eat and drink menu featuring […]
Decision on city takeover of AutoZone Park due today
Big day for the future of AutoZone Park, as the City Council is set to decide on a public purchase of the home of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). The proposal calls for the city to buy the ballpark for $14.5 million and allocate another $4.5 million toward future improvements. Also as […]
New GreenJackets ballpark project hit with lawsuit
A ballpark opponent has filed suit against North Augusta’s Project Jackson development, saying tax-increment financing (TIF) has been inappropriately implemented in the funding plan. Project Jackson is a $144-million development in North Augusta that includes retail, hotel, convention center and a new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League). The ballpark itself […]
Did sprinkler failure contribute to Fifth Third Ballpark fire?
The potential failure of a sprinkler system may have contributed to the fire Saturday at Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), as fire officials and insurance investigators determine exactly what happened. Investigators are focused on the potential failure of the sprinkler as a contributing factor to the […]
Fredericksburg ballpark groundbreaking set for March
Things are moving quickly on a new Fredericksburg ballpark for the relocating Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), with a new GM in place and a groundbreaking set for March. The ownership group, which includes the current Suns owners, the Diamond Nation training firm and local Rosner Automotive Group principal Ron Rosner, are planning […]