A local group can't close the deal to buy the Lancaster JetHawks, so Peter Carfagna and family will take back the Cal League franchise. A local group can't close the deal to buy the Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League), so Peter Carfagna and family will take back the team and install Larry Thornhill as […]
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Richmond contest yields another dreadful name
The extension of Richmond's name-the-team contest yielded another dreadful choice, unless you like cheering for deep-fried cornmeal. Apparently Darren Rovell sucks as bad as the management of the new Richmond Eastern League team when it comes to picking a team moniker: after a wild-card competition for a sixth name for the team, Rovell came up […]
Richmond expands name-the-team contest
After a less-than-enthusiastic reception for the five finalists in the Richmond name-the-team contest, the Eastern League franchise opened it up for a sixth wild card. After a less-than-enthusiastic reception for the five finalists in the Richmond name-the-team contest, the Eastern League franchise opened it up for a sixth wild card. The decision to add a […]
Loons snare promo award for Funky Feather
The fun dance from the Great Lakes Loons is named Best In-Game Promotion at the 2009 Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar in New Orleans.During the 2009 season, fans of the Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) pumped their arms with joy every time the home team scored a run at Dow Diamond. The […]
Five finalists for Richmond team name announced
The five finalists in the Richmond name-the-team contest have been announced.Richmond Professional Baseball has announced the five finalists in the contest to name the Eastern League franchise beginning play at The Diamond in 2010. The five potential names were chosen from a pool of more than 6,000 entries from fans during an on-line entry period […]
Spikes win green award from MiLB
No surprise that the only minor-league team to play in a LEED-certified facility would win Minor League Baseball's "Best Green Promotion" of 2009.The trio of entertaining environmental advocates at State College Spikes (short season; NY-Penn League) games known as “Gang Green” has been named Minor League Baseball’s “Best Green Promotion” of 2009. The award was […]
Land woes could kill Bevos ballpark in Beaverton
A decision by the Biggi family not to sell land pegged for the home of a new Portland Beavers ballpark could keep the team from Beaverton. We've not sensed a lot of enthusiasm among our Portland friends for a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark in suburban Beaverton, and that lack of […]
Full work crews in force at Dash ballpark
After months of inactivity and financing wrangling, a full work force is back out at a new Winston-Salem Dash ballpark, preparing for a 2010 opening. After months of inactivity and financing wrangling, a full work force is back out at a new Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) ballpark, preparing for a 2010 opening. […]
Decision on future of Norwich market due by middle of October
A NY-Penn League team will definitely be moving into Norwich's Dodd Stadium, according to league insiders, and an Oct. 7 meeting of league directors will approve a team for a move. A NY-Penn League team will definitely be moving into Norwich's Dodd Stadium, according to league insiders, and an Oct. 7 meeting of the league's […]
Katz to Savannah, Stephenson to Salem
Two big personnel moves were announced this week: John Katz is the new president of the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League), while Todd Stephenson replaces him as vice president and general manager of the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League).Two big personnel moves were announced this week: John Katz is […]
After loss of Defenders, Norwich turns attention to replacement
City officials say they'll be courting a new team for Dodd Stadium. Now that the Connecticut Defenders have officially moved to Richmond, Norwich (Ct.) city officials are turning to the next chapter in Dodd Stadium history in seeking a replacement. We've heard all along from several team owners in recent months that the Jamestown Jammers […]
It’s official: Defenders to Richmond
The Eastern League and Richmond officials today announced the Connecticut Defenders will relocate to The Diamond for the 2010 season and spend $1.5 million on ballpark upgrades. The Eastern League and Richmond officials today announced the Connecticut Defenders will relocate to The Diamond, with the franchise adopting a new moniker for the 2010 season. The […]
Richmond press conference scheduled for Wednesday
The Eastern League will formally announce the move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond at a Sept. 23 press conference. It's official: the Eastern League will formally announce the move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond at a Sept. 23 press conference. As we've reported over the last few months, the Defenders will be moving […]