The Albuquerque Isotopes will welcome the 4-millionth fan in team history to Isotopes Park tonight. With just 967 fans to go, the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will surpass 4-million fans in franchise history tomorrow when the ‘Topes take on the Memphis Redbirds at 6:35 p.m. MT. So far this season, the ‘Topes […]
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It’s been a long summer without baseball in Richmond
It's been a long time since Richmond residents went through a summer without baseball. Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Apparently it does. It's been a long time since Richmond residents went through a summer without baseball. Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Apparently it does, if this article by Michael Paul Williams […]
Ballpark Visit: Dutchess Stadium / 1
When Dutchess Stadium opened in 1994 as the new home of the relocated Erie (PA) franchise, it was a watershed moment for the league. Just like the folks around Augusta, the folks in the Hudson Valley were thrilled to have a team to call their own. This, too, was a place that had always been […]
Ballpark Visit: Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades
When Dutchess Stadium opened in 1994, it raised the fortunes of the short-season NY-Penn League. Since then teams like Brooklyn may have surpassed the Hudson Valley Renegades in attendance, but the team is still going strong, and the ‘Gades put on a party every home game. Mark Cryan looks at Dutchess Stadium and tells us […]
Ballpark Visit: All Pro Freight Stadium, home of the Lake Erie Crushers
All Pro Freight Stadium isn't the flashiest of new ballparks. But it works on two levels: first, it fits well within the operational philosophies of the independent Frontier League — a circuit pushing intimate venues — and, secondly, it fulfills the goals set out by Avon city officials when funding was put in place: namely, […]
R-Phils, city announce $10M makeover of FirstEnergy Stadium
FirstEnergy Stadium, already one of the classic ballparks in minor-league baseball, could receive a $10 million renovation if the state comes through with partial funding. FirstEnergy Stadium, already one of the classic ballparks in minor-league baseball, will receive a $10 million renovation, according to a plan released by the Reading Phillies (Class AA; Eastern League) […]
Manatees win on field, struggle at gate
Despite a stellar record on the field and some solid promotions on the schedule, the Brevard County Manatees are struggling to attract fans. Is the market the issue? Despite a stellar record on the field and some solid promotions on the schedule, the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) are struggling to […]
Picketers greet pro-Beavers rally in Beaverton
A dozen protesters greeted Beaverton and Oregon Sports Authority officials as they stumped for support of a new Portland Beavers ballpark. A dozen protesters greeted Beaverton and Oregon Sports Authority officials as they stumped for support of a new Portland Beavers ballpark. The issue: the Bevos need a new ballpark if PGE Park is to […]
Reese makes bid for Knights’ ballpark
Jerry Reese, a constant thorn in the side of the Charlotte Knights front office on their quest for a new ballpark, could become their landlord if he lands the Knights Stadium property. Jerry Reese, a constant thorn in the side of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) front office on their quest for a […]
Schumacher leads Indians to 34th consecutive profitable season
Barring some unforeseen catastrophe, the Indianapolis Indians will turn a profit for the 34th consecutive season — and team president and chairman Max Schumacher is a major reason why. Barring some unforeseen catastrophe, the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) will turn a profit for the 34th consecutive season — and team president and chairman […]
Ballpark Visit: The Renovated Durham Athletic Park
As promised: Mark Cryan takes us on a tour of the renovated Durham Athletic Park. Reopening over the weekend after a $4.7-million facelift, the new Durham Athletic Park will be home to college baseball and serve as a training facility for MiLB groundskeepers and umpires. The fact that baseball is back to one of the […]
Pro Sports Catering lands Tulsa concessions deal
Landing the concessions deal for ONEOK Field, opening next season as the home of the Tulsa Drillers: Professional Sports Catering. Professional Sports Catering, LLC, in conjunction with the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) announced today that Professional Sports Catering, LLC will manage the food and beverage operation at the new home of the Drillers, […]
TinCaps shatter franchise season attendance record
The Fort Wayne TinCaps welcomed 7,025 fans to Parkview Field on Sunday — the seventh sellout in the last 12 games — bringing the season attendance total to 322,995. With nine home games left to play, the TinCaps have already surpassed the previous season attendance record of 318,506 set in 1993, the first year of […]