A new Triple-A ballpark in Escondido (Cal.) is one step closer to reality after the city and a group led by San Diego Padres owner Jeff Moorad signed a 47-page Memoradum of Understanding for a new ballpark slated to open in 2013. Check it out, as well as our list of highlights. The City Council […]
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Escondido council fills vacancy in advance of ballpark vote
The Escondido (Cal.) City Council appointed a partial ballpark supporter to fill an open seat, strengthening the possibility that the city may approve $50 million in funding for a new Triple-A ballpark for a San Diego Padres farm team. Michael Morasco, a self-described fiscal conservative, was selected to fill the rest of Sam Abed‘s council […]
Winter Meetings set to return to Disney World in 2013
WINTER MEETINGS — The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, which received high marks from many attendees during this week’s run hosting the Baseball Winter Meetings, will once again be the site of the industry’s annual convention from December 9-12 in 2013. It will mark the third time that the meetings have been held […]
Burke may put Lookouts on the market
WINTER MEETINGS — In the open-air bazaar that is the real heart of the Baseball Winter Meetings, an unusual name came up for a team that could be on the market in the near future: the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), whose owner, Frank Burke, is debating whether to sell the team. The issue, […]
Crunch time for new Escondido ballpark
After some encouraging signs from city officials on funding for a new Triple-A ballpark for a San Diego Padres farm team in Escondido, Cal., the potential team ownership sweetens the pot further by promising to work hard on procuring events other than baseball to draw visitors to the city. The Escondido City Council is slated […]
Round Rock Express unveils new colors, logos, unis
To coincide with their new status as the top farm team of the Texas Rangers, the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled new colors and logos that are reminiscent of the colors and look of the Rangers. The rebranding includes a new primary mark, new secondary marks, new colors and new uniforms. […]
Dash makes scheduled ballpark payment
The Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) and Brookstown Development Partners made a scheduled rent payment of $355,053 on BB&T Ballpark yesterday, pushing this year’s payments to almost $1.2 million. The yearly payments are a combination of rent and ticket surchages imposed when the city financed the final construction of the ballpark. Critics of […]
Luzerne County: SWB Yankees worth at least $25 million
Luzerne County, the co-owner of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League), says the team is worth at least $25 million — not the current $14.6 million sales price — and seeking an appraiser to determine the team’s true worth. The county is embroiled in a legal dispute with Lackawanna County over the sale of […]
Altoona Curve unveils new uniforms, caps
Following the successful introduction of a new logo and team colors last week, the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) tonight unveiled new uniforms and caps for the 2011 season. You can view the caps and uniforms here in PDF format. All of the caps were unveiled except for the home cap, which will be […]
Jones new GM in Kinston
Benjamin Jones, the successful general manager of the Wilson Tobs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), is the new general manager of the Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League). He replaces Shari Massengill, who reunited with North Johnson when she accepted the assisant GM position with the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League). “We are […]
Main Street Baseball buys High Desert Mavericks
Main Street Baseball, the owner of the Quad Cities Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), is adding another team to its portfolio after closing on a purchase of the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) from Bobby Brett and Brett Sports. Terms of the deal were not released. Main Street Baseball is owned […]
Intimidators unveil new alternate logo
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) unveiled a new alternate logo that features the visage of the late Dale Earnhardt, a former minority owner of the franchise. “In looking over ways to continue to enhance our partnership with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. and the Dale Earnhardt Foundation, we thought this new alternate logo was […]
Affiliated ball may be returning to Ottawa
The Toronto Blue Jays are working with a local group to bring affiliated baseball back to Ottawa Stadium, the former home to International League and Can-Am League baseball. College Councillor Rick Chiarelli has been working with the Jays on identifying a team to purchase and move. The Ottawa Citizen says it’s a “top” farm team […]