City officials, a team owner and a developer in Wilmington, N.C. are working on a plan to bring affiliated pro back to the city in a new ballpark. The biggest issue: Finding funding for the project. Officials, a team owner and a developer in Wilmington, N.C. are working on a plan to bring affiliated pro […]
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Bisons announce plans for high-end suite at Coca-Cola Field
Designed for year-round access, the new suite will feature telephone and video conferencing capabilities, four 52-inch flat screen media monitors, a private bar area with stools, a walk-in coat room, a private restroom and several lower-round cocktail tables.The Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League), in partnership with SLR Contracting & Service Company, announced plans for […]
Naturals set attendance record during recent homestand
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals set a homestand attendance record.With a crowd of 4,368 on hand for Monday night’s game against the Arkansas Travelers, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) set an all-time attendance record for an eight-game homestand with 45,778 turning out between Monday, May 17 and Monday, May 24, for the club's […]
Threshers set to honor millionth fan tonight
The Clearwater Threshers will welcome the one-millionth fan in team history to Bright House Field tonight. The Clearwater Threshers (High Class A; Florida State League) will welcome the one-millionth fan in team history to Bright House Field tonight. One lucky fan will win over $10,000 in cash and prizes upon entering the gates at Bright […]
Ballpark Visit: Alliant Energy Field, the home of the Clinton LumberKings
It doesn't get any more classic than Alliant Energy Field, the home of the Clinton LumberKings: Dating back to 1937, the WPA-funded ballpark combines a virtually unchanged grandstand with an inspired renovation that added things like party decks and modern office facilities to the mix. For anyone wanting a great ballpark experience, a pilgrimage to […]
Ballpark Visit: Alliant Energy Field / Clinton LumberKings / 3
We visit Alliant Enery Field, home of the Clinton LumberKings. Page 3: Summary, Concessions, For the KidsSUMMARY There are very few ballpark renovations carried out as successfully as the overhaul of Alliant Energy Field in 2005-2006: the essential nature of the WPA-era ballpark remains intact, while the LumberKings are better able to serve fans today […]
Ballpark Visit: Alliant Energy Field / Clinton LumberKings / 2
We visit Alliant Energy Field, the historic home of the Clinton LumberKings. Page 2: Celebrating the atmosphere of a historic ballpark.This is a pretty old ballpark; true, it’s not been that long since Alliant Energy Field was known as Riverview Stadium, its name since its construction under the auspices of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), […]
Ashford University Field / Clinton LumberKings
Ashford University Field is living proof of one prime rule for ballparks: Never, ever tear down an old facility. There are precious few ballparks out there that so successfully combine the old and the new as Ashford University Field, and any community trying to figure out what to do with a historic, old facility should […]
Salem Red Sox announces plans to repair demolished ticket booth
The Salem Red Sox and the city will begin repairs on the box office at Salem Memorial Ballpark, rendered unusable in April when the driver of a 1998 Toyota Avalon (yes, a Toyota) lost control in the ballpark parking lot and rammed into the box-office building. The Salem Red Sox (High Class A, Carolina League) […]
Peoria, Kane County to battle at Wrigley Field
The Peoria Chiefs will play at Wrigley Field for the second time in three years, this season against Chicagoland rival Kane County.The Chicago Cubs and Peoria Chiefs have announced that for the second time in three years the Chiefs will play a regular season game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field Wednesday, July 7, at 7:00 p.m. […]
Bandits, NY-Penn League step up for charity
The New York-Penn League and the Quad Cities River Bandits stepped up for charitable causes this week. The New York-Penn League and the Quad Cities River Bandits stepped up for charitable causes this week. The River Bandits awarded the first the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship — a full scholarship to the University of Iowa and […]
Could bidding war erupt for Bevos?
After months of being on the market with little interest from buyers, there's increased activity surrounding a potential buyer for the Portland Beavers — whose 2011 home is still unsettled. After months of being on the market with little interest from buyers, there's increased activity surrounding a potential buyer for the Portland Beavers (Class AAA; […]
Bulls return to renovated Durham Athletic Park for one game
It was nostalgia night at Durham Athletic Park, as the Durham Bulls returned for a single game to commemorate the renovation of the grand old ballpark. It was nostalgia night at Durham Athletic Park, as the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) returned for a single game to commemorate the renovation of the grand old […]