The Jacksonville Suns adopt a new color scheme and uniform design for the 2010 season.In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) unveiled their new look for the 2010 season, including a number of color and uniform changes. The new logo features a black, gold and “old gold” color […]
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Sarasota Reds to Bradenton
The Pittsburgh Pirates will buy the Sarasota Reds and move them to Bradenton; the Reds will take over the Bucs' affiliation in Lynchburg. The Sarasota Reds (High Class A; Florida State League) are no more, as the team is being sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who will move the franchise to McKechnie Field for the […]
Decision on Bevos ballpark could go to Beaverton voters
If land can be found for a suitable price, a proposal for a new Portland Beavers ballpark in suburban Beaverton could go before voters. All ballpark deals are complex, but the developing deal between the Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Beaverton is growing more complex by the day, not less. A tight […]
Goldklang Group announces 2010 theme: “Be Your Own Fan”
The owners and operators of four franchises announce a new theme for the 2010 season, as the "Fun is Good" promo runs its course. The Goldklang Group — owners and operators of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), Hudson Valley Renegades (short season; NY-Penn League), St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) and Fort […]
Krupa’s contract extended two more years by Sally League
Eric Krupa will be president of the Low Class A South Atlantic League through 2012. Eric Krupa will be president of the Low Class A South Atlantic League through 2012 after receiving a contract extension from the league's board of owners and presidents. Krupa was hired by the league in 2007 to succeed John Henry […]
Ballpark Visit: John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts
With the ballpark improvements, large menu, “PlayBall” program, special nights and attractions for kids, Modesto Nuts management team is doing everything they can to make Thurman Field the place to be on game days. With the ballpark improvements, large menu, “PlayBall” program, special nights and attractions for kids, the Modesto Nuts management team seems to […]
Ballpark Visit: John Thurman Field / Modesto Nuts / 2
We visit John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts.Concessions Thurman Field has a very good selection of food, snacks, beer and wine, probably larger than many California League teams. Ballpark fare includes a lobster sandwich, tri-tip, pulled BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, Angus hamburger, chicken wrap, sausage, salads (tri tip, chicken, lobster), garlic or chili […]
Ballpark Visit: John Thurman Field / Modesto Nuts / 1
We visit John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts. FAST FACTS Year Opened 1946; remodeled 1997; expanded 2008-2009 Capacity 4,000 Dimensions 312L, 400C, 319R Website modestonuts.com Phone 209/572-4487 League High Class A California League Parent Colorado Rockies Surface Grass Text and Photos By John Moist Directions/Parking John Thurman Field is located south of downtown […]
Ballpark Visit: Sam Lynn Ballpark, home of the Bakersfield Blaze
We continue with more ballpark profiles from the 2009 season. Today: Sam Lynn Ballpark, the home of the Bakersfield Blaze. Built facing west, Sam Lynn Ballpark used to know as the park where play was suspended for 15 minutes while the sun set over the outfield fence. Those days are gone, but the orientation still […]
Good news! Old Orchard Beach Ballpark off Endangered List
After years of neglect and a serious fire, Old Orchard Beach Ballpark — the former home of the Maine Guides — has been restored by volunteers and will host baseball again in the spring. After years of neglect and a serious fire, Old Orchard Beach Ballpark — the former home of the Maine Guides (Class […]
Ballpark Visits: Nettleton Stadium and Evans Diamond
Hey, it's only four months until the start of the college baseball season! You can never start planning too early, we say, which is why we're posting stories on visits to Evans Diamond, the home of the Cal Golden Bears, and Nettleton Stadium, the home of the Chico State Wildcats and the GBL's Chico Outlaws. […]
Sam Lynn Ballpark / Bakersfield Blaze
Sam Lynn Ballpark is best known for the fact it was built facing west, so that the sun sets directly in center field, creating a hazard for the batters. The team erected a 120 foot high wall in center and planted large trees behind the entire outfield fence. In the past, games were halted when […]
New for 2010: The Richmond Flying Squirrels
The name of the relocated Connecticut Defenders: the Richmond Flying Squirrels. We’re not quite sure how Richmond fans pissed off the baseball gods, but they must have done something really bad: the new Eastern League team is the Richmond Flying Squirrels. The name was announced today at a press conference. Now, we don’t mean to […]