We write a lot about food on this site, so there’s no chance we’re not covering this: the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) are asking fans to choose a signature sandwich to be served at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Legends are asking fans to choose one of two sandwiches to be featured in […]
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Back from the dead! Mecklenburg Co. moves forward with Knights ballpark
Mecklenburg County is ready to move forward on a new Uptown ballpark for the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League), extending a land lease held by the Knights but setting up specific deadlines for the Knights to come forward with a financial plan. The Knights have until June 30, 2012, to present a financial plan […]
Augusta approves negotiations for new GreenJackets ballpark
A new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) came one step closer to reality last night after the Augusta Commission voted to move forward and negotiate a “transaction plan” with Ripken Baseball for a new facility. The vote authorizes negotiations but doesn’t specify a ballpark site, nor does it commit the […]
Rosenfield honored in Norfolk
Nice Saturday night for Dave Rosenfield, GM of the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League): a few days after celebrating his 80th birthday he was honored by the team, the league and Norfolk officials with a Harbor Park tribune banner and more. Rosenfield joined the Tides organization during the 1962 season and took over as […]
Owlz draw record crowd on Opening Day
It only goes downhill from here: the Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League) sold out Brent Brown Ballpark last night, as the Opening Day crowd was the largest in team history. The final box-office tally: 6,163 fans. And they went home happy: the Owlz pulled out a 7-6 win against the dreaded Casper Ghosts. —- Share […]
Hot Rods to launch national health program
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) will be leading the national launch of a new health program, Heroes of the Health League, at the team’s June 26 in conjunction with the Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE). Heroes of the Health League is a program aimed at teaching young children about important […]
Baby Blue Jays set to fly tomorrow
Baseball didn’t change much in Bluefield up to now, but 2011 sees some huge changes at Bowen Field: the Bluefield Blue Jays (rookie; Appalachian League) are now in town after 53 seasons of the Bluefield Orioles occupying the ballpark. The Orioles maintained an Appy League team in Bluefield from 1957 to 2010 before pulling out […]
Winston-Salem to host 2012 Cal-Carolina All-Star Game
Should be a great time in a great ballpark: BB&T Ballpark and the Winston-Salem Dash will host the 2012 California-Carolina League All-Star Game on June 19, 2012 as the two High Class A leagues will face off in the 16th edition of the game. Next year’s contest will mark the first time Winston-Salem has […]
This weekend: the 50th Florida State League All‐Star Game
Nice milestone coming up for the Florida State League: The Clearwater Threshers are hosting the circuit’s 50th All-Star Game at Bright House Field, with the actual game Saturday night, preceded by a reception and a home-run derby. The weekend kicks off Friday night with a Sunset Reception held at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach and […]
Clark County reverses course; will exclusively negotiate with Bears
Upon further review, the three-person Clark County (Wash.) Board of Commissioners will exclusively negotiate the terms of a new ballpark with the Yakima Bears (short season; Northwest League) ownership, Short Season LLC. The decision was split — two commissioners for, one commissioner against — and it’s pretty clear the commissioner against, Tom Mielke, will be […]
Voters to decide Augusta ballpark fate
Voters will decide whether to move ahead on a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, as the issue will be on the 2012 general-election ballot. The proposal is for a $38.7-million downtown ballpark/entertainment/retail complex on 12 acres of vacant land. It’s not set yet exactly what will be asked of voters. There […]
Clark County passes on exclusive negotiations with Bears; opposition to new ballpark rises
A move by the Yakima Bears (short season; Northwest League) is by no means a sure thing as Clark County passes on signing a exclusivity agreement and some residents say they don’t want a new ballpark in their neighborhood. Clark County is located opposite Portland, Oregon on the Washington State side of the metro area. […]
Augusta ballpark back in play?
Despite an overwhelming lack of enthusiasm among city voters for financing a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, the issue will once again be discussed at an Augusta Commission meeting Tuesday. There’s not been much traction on a proposal to build a new downtown ballpark on a 17-acre parcel to replace Lake […]