The extreme makeover of Metro Bank Park, the home of the Harrisburg Senators, continues this offseason with a new grandstand. The extreme makeover of Metro Bank Park, the home of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League), continues this offseason with a new grandstand. The main seating bowl of Metro Bank Park is currently being […]
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MiLB attendance remains steady in ’09 despite economy
Per-game attendance in Minor League Baseball dropped slightly in 2009 –a pretty decent accomplishment given the economy. Despite tough economic times, Minor League Baseball attendance remained strong in 2009. The 15 leagues and 176 clubs drew 41,644,518 patrons in 10,269 openings. The average crowd of 4,055 is only 2.9 percent (119 fans per game) less […]
Drillers: Buy our old stuff
The Tulsa Drillers will lighten the move to a new downtown ballpark by selling a whole slew of items at a garage sale. The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) are clearing the decks for a move to a new downtown ballpark by holding a garage sale on Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. until […]
Zephyrs to introduce new logos in October
The New Orleans Zephyrs will unveil a new logo on Oct. 14 for the 2010 season, the club's first logo change in six years.The New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will unveil a new logo on Oct. 14 for the 2010 season, the club's first logo change in six years. Upon arrival in […]
Nelson named Southern League exec of the year
Birmingham Barons General Manager Jonathan Nelson has been named the Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year in the Double-A Southern League, as voted upon by his peers.Birmingham Barons General Manager Jonathan Nelson has been named the Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year in the Double-A Southern League, as voted upon by his peers. In his […]
Beaverton residents split on prospects of new Bevos ballpark
Beaverton residents like the idea of a new ballpark and multipurpose facility, but they're not too thrilled with a move of the Portland Beavers or paying for them. Beaverton residents expressed lukewarm support for the idea of a new ballpark and multipurpose facility, and they're not too thrilled with a move of the Portland Beavers […]
With Drillers moving downtown, what will become of Drillers Stadium?
With the Tulsa Drillers slated for a downtown move, the future of Drillers Stadium is in doubt — and Tulsa County officials want some good ideas on how to handle the situation. With the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) slated for a downtown move, the future of Drillers Stadium is in doubt — and […]
The latest in hit parade: Rock Cats raise attendance again
For the 10th consecutive year the New Britain Rock Cats enjoyed an attendance increase.While there is playoff baseball still to be played at New Britain Stadium, the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) concluded their 2009 Regular Season by posting their best total season attendance mark ever: 366,682. This figure eclipses the Eastern […]
Another record for the books, this time from the ValleyCats
The Tri-City ValleyCats once again set a season-attendance record: For the sixth consecutive year, the ValleyCats eclipsed its overall attendance by drawing 145,976 fans to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium this season, an average of 4,293 a game. The Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League) once again set a season-attendance record: For the sixth consecutive year, […]
Bandits reach highest attendance level in a decade
More evidence that baseball is back in downtown Davenport: the Quad Cities River Bandits tallied their highest attendance mark in more than a decade. More evidence that baseball is back in downtown Davenport: the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) tallied their highest attendance mark in more than a decade. In 64 […]
After two years, IronPigs an unqualified success
An IronPigs game at Coca-Cola Park is the place to be if you're a Lehigh Valley resident — or just a baseball fan.Joe Finley, Craig Stein and Kurt Landes should be feeling pretty happy with the way their seasons ended, as Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) attendance reached 641,335 fans for the 2009 […]
Ghosts stalking all-time attendance record
Not every affiliated league is in playoff mode; the Pioneer League is still in its regular season. This gives the Casper Ghosts a chance to break some attendance records. The Casper Ghosts (rookie; Pioneer League) are within striking distance of the all-time attendance record for the organization. "Right now we are at 50,605 fans for […]
Good news in Beloit, Burlington?
Progress is being made on new and renovated facilities in Beloit and Burlington, Vt., though nothing is yet committed to paper. The recession has certainly put a damper on ballpark construction and renovation, but we're getting some signals that the pursestrings in some cities may be loosening, as teams playing in low-end facilities may be […]