Winchester (Va.) officials are looking at spending $15 million on a new ballpark to lure the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) from historic Municipal Stadium. Now, it’s debatable whether this offer is really being taken seriously by Suns ownership or whether it’s a ploy to get Washington County to step up to help […]
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Reno expected to host Triple-A All-Star Game in ’13
The official announcement won’t come until Tuesday, but the word is out that the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host Triple-A All-Star festivities in 2013. A press conference featuring team officials, Pacific Coast League President Branch B. Rickey and International League President Randy Mobley is set for Tuesday. The 2012 game will […]
Birmingham ballpark groundbreaking set for Feb. 2
The groundbreaking for a new $64-million Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark has been set for Feb. 2, according to Mayor William Bell. The city is ready to move on construction of the ballpark now that financing is in place. The new ballpark, located near Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham, could be ready in […]
Biscuits go big with new videoboard for 2012
In the first major upgrade to Riverwalk Stadium since it opened, the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) will be the proud owners of a new videoboard and in-ballpark television system. The videoboard from Daktronics will measure 30 x 36 feet, more than four times larger than the existing display at Riverwalk Stadium, making it […]
Surprise, surprise: P-Nats ballpark decision put off again
Either Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) owner Art Silber is the most patient man on the face of the earth or he really, really loves Prince William County, as a decision about a new ballpark is delayed once again. Silber has been working for years on a replacement for Pfitzer Stadium: it’s pretty […]
Hagerstown Suns in play
If extensive improvements aren’t funded at Municipal Stadium, it looks like the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) will end up moving — but a final destination is far from set. The Suns ownership, virtually since taking over the team, has been lobbying for improvements to the ballpark. Indeed, a $10-million improvement plan for […]
Sky Sox, Rox extend PDC
The Colorado Rockies and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have extended their Player Development Contract through the end of the 2014 season. “The Colorado Rockies Organization is very excited to extend our contract with the Sky Sox, and we are proud to remain a part of the Sky Sox family,” […]
Gliner, Seymour promoted at Fort Myers
Steve Gliner is now president of the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League), while Andrew Seymour was promoted to the position of vice president/general manager, in moves announced by The Goldklang Group. The 2012 season will mark Gliner’s 25th year in professional baseball, 23rd year with the Goldklang Group, and 9th year […]
Memphis, Montgomery planning ballpark upgrades for 2012
Two high-profile facilities will see improvements in 2012: AutoZone Park will be the recipient of a new videoboard, while the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) will unveil Riverwalk Stadium news next week. The new scoreboard at the home of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be the largest high-def board in […]
Ottawa baseball bid losing steam?
The schedule for a city-designed bidding process for Ottawa Stadium is reportedly slipping, as the push to bring an Eastern League club to the Canadian capital may be slowing down even further. We noted last month that a prime topic of chatter at the Winter Meetings was a lack of progress in bringing a Double-A […]
Milwaukie ballpark planning moves forward; forum scheduled for Monday
After three public forums to determine public interest in a new ballpark for a short-season Northwest League team, Milwaukie (Ore.) officials are ready to hear a progress report and decide whether to move forward. 360 Architecture, which has been working on a feasibility plan for the proposed ballpark, will present information on the ballpark orientation, […]
Jackson commits $430K to Pringles Park improvements
The Jackson City Council authorized $433,610 for scoreboard and suite improvements to Pringles Park, the home of the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League). Pringles Park, built in 1997, hasn’t been seriously updated since the ballpark opened. That means the suites are in rough shape and the scoreboard close to nonfunctional. The new spending from […]
Entertainment district planned for Barons ballpark site
City officials say they’re working hard on deals with developers for an entertainment/residential district next to a new downtown Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark. The Parkside District, comprising entertainment, retail and office space, was envisioned by Mayor William Bell and other city officials as being a key part of the $64-million ballpark project; […]