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 […]
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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 […]
Grandstand in Harrisburg coming down
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 […]
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 […]