The Kinston Indians went the entire 2009 season without a rainout — the first time that's been done in the Carolina League since 1999.During one of the rainiest summers ever on the East Coast, the Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) dodged the drops and did not have a rainout at Historic Grainger Stadium […]
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Ballpark Visit: Aces Ballpark, the home of the Reno Aces
Built in 14 months — a very tight schedule for a Triple-A facility — Aces Ballpark is a pleasant place to take in a game, with some nice signature features (like a tall left-field wall and recognitions of the city's railroad history) and family-friendly amenities. Built in 14 months — a very tight schedule […]
Ballpark Visit: Aces Ballpark / 3
We visit Aces Ballpark, the new home of the Reno Aces.Reno Aces History The Tucson Sidewinders migrated west to Reno for the 2009 season, lured by a great new ballpark. The Tucson Toros franchise was established in 1969 as the Pacific Coast League/AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The Toros club later became the […]
Ballpark Visit: Aces Ballpark / 2
We visit Aces Ballpark, the new home of the Reno Aces.Another feature of Aces Ballpark is the use of very distinctive signs for the restrooms. The Men’s restroom entrances are designated by a stylized image of Ted Williams swinging the bat, and the women’s restroom entrances sport an image from “A League of Their Own.” […]
Aces Ballpark / Reno Aces
The design of Aces Ballpark is a very distinctive combination of new and classic. The basic structure is brick and dark green steel, but the colors in the seating are a warm sand and brick-red color – appropriate for the West. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 2009 Capacity: 9,100 Cost: $50 million Dimensions: 338L, 410LC, 423RC, […]
What to do with Holman Stadium?
With the American Defenders of New Hampshire going down in flames, historic Holman Stadium is without a tenant. What comes next? With the American Defenders of New Hampshire going down in flames, historic Holman Stadium is without a tenant. What comes next? It certainly won't be affiliated baseball, despite the feelings of some in the […]
Ballpark Visit: Elfstrom Stadium / 1
We visit the renovated Elfstrom Stadium, the home of the Kane County Cougars. Fast Facts Year Opened: 1991, renovated 2009 Ballpark Owner: Forest Preserve District of Kane CountyCapacity: 7,400 seats (does not include berm seating) Suites: 15, plus one supersuite that can be divided into four spaces Dimensions: 335L, 400C, 335R Website: kccougars.comPhone: 630/232-8811 League: […]
Ballpark Visit: Elfstrom Stadium / 3
We visit Elfstrom Stadium, the home of the Kane County Cougars. Concessions If your hunger and thirst cannot be slaked at Elfstrom Stadium, your tastes are truly bizarre or obscure. For starters, there's the standard ballpark fare: hot dogs (regular and foot long), Chicago red hots, Angus burgers and cheeseburgers, brats, chicken tenders, corn dogs, […]
Elfstrom Stadium / Kane County Cougars
Note: Elfstrom Stadium was renamed Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in 2012. This visit was filed in 2009. The stated goal of the owners and management of the Kane County Cougars is a simple one: operate a county fair that happens to have a ballgame in the middle. And now that county fair has a new […]
Nuts cram the house to set season mark
When 96-year-old Greg Crary entered the gates at John Thurman Field on Saturday night, he was the 164,307th fan in 2009, breaking the Modesto Nuts franchise attendance record for the third consecutive season.When Greg Crary entered the gates at John Thurman Field on Saturday night, he was the 164,307th fan in 2009, breaking the Modesto […]
New Hampshire sets season attendance mark
With another standing-room-only crowd, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats set another season-attendance record.Tonight's crowd of 8,601 at Merchantsauto.com Stadium, a franchise record-tying 17th standing-room-only crowd of the season, allowed the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) to set an all-time single-season attendance record of 374,006 with two home dates still remaining. This marks […]
Apple Valley moves forward with planning for new Mavericks ballpark
Apple Valley officials are moving forward with a $35-million ballpark for the High Desert Mavericks, but many crucial details need to be worked out. Apple Valley, a smallish community east of Victorville, is moving forward with a $35 million plan for a new ballpark for the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League). The […]
Fisher Cats reach out to Defenders fans with ticket offer
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats will honor tickets issued honored by the American Defenders of New Hampshire.The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League)announced that they will honor tickets held by fans of the American Defenders of New Hampshire for any remaining regular season games at Holman Stadium for tickets to one of the […]