After planners determined there’s no way a ballpark could physically coexist with Memorial Coliseum in the Rose Quarter, Portland officials take a second look at putting a Portland Beavers ballpark in the Lents area of town — but Bevos owner Merritt Paulson refuses to personally guarantee the project.The status of a new Portland Beavers (Class […]
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O’Conner: We’d like to retain Dodgertown name for Vero Beach facility
MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the name of the former training camp of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, but Frank McCourt and crew must sign off — and the team has already started using Dodgertown as the brand for the Dodger Stadium area.MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the […]
Fort Wayne ballpark demolition scheduled for June
Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Fort Wayne Wizards, will be dismantled in May, with an auction of reusable equipment due for May 30. Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Fort Wayne Wizards (Low Class A: Midwest League), will be dismantled in May, with an auction of reusable equipment due for May 30. […]
Talk about Biloxi ballpark emerges again
We hear from so many people this is the worst possible time to start planning a new ballpark, but chatter rises again about Tim Bennett’s attempts to being baseball to Biloxi.We’re not sure if there’s anything solid going on, but there’s been chatter lately about Tim Bennett’s attempts to bring a new ballpark to Biloxi, […]
Specifics of Mellencamp/Dylan/Nelson tour announced
As we reported several weeks ago, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are embarking on a summer concert tour, hitting minor-league ballparks across the nation. Here’s the itinerary. Want to avoid the rush? Pre-order your tickets through our ticket outlet and save yourself some hassles. As we reported several weeks ago, John Mellencamp, Bob […]
Opposition rises to new Augusta ballpark
The Augusta GreenJackets are already facing some formidable opposition to their new-ballpark proposal, as well as the possibility of a referendum on the issue.The Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) are already facing some formidable opposition to their new-ballpark proposal, as well as the possibility of a referendum on the issue. We’re guessing the […]
Bears receive grant to study new ballpark
The Yakima Bears received a $40,000 grant from Yakima County to study the team’s economic options for a new or renovated ballpark, but it sure sounds like team ownership is set on a new facility.The Yakima Bears (short season; Northwest League) received a $40,000 grant from Yakima County to study the team’s economic options for […]
Cordaro signature nets $525 for ALS
Normally a signature from Omaha Royals GM Martie Cordaro is worth $525 only when it’s used to sign a $525 check — but a unique fundraiser coordinated by the O-Royals and Quad Cities River Bandits raised that amount for charity.Normally a signature from Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) GM Martie Cordaro is worth […]
Captains, Eastlake reach new lease agreement
The Lake County Captains and the city of Eastlake reach a new lease agreement for Classic Park.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League) and the city of Eastlake have finalized a proposed lease agreement for Classic Park that features a sliding scale based on gate receipts. The team is in the seventh year […]
Sea Dogs sell naming rights to Maine Monster
The Portland Sea Dogs’ version of the Green Monster has a new sponsor: Hood.The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) has sold sponsorship rights to its version of Fenway Park’s Green Monster, the Maine Monster. The 37-foot-high Hadlock Field right-field will be known as the Hood Maine Monster. Hood is one of the largest […]
MiLB to lease Dodgertown
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has agreed to terms with Indian River County and the city of Vero Beach, Fla., that will be incorporated into a memorandum of understanding on a five-year partnership to lease and operate the Dodgertown baseball complex.Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has agreed to terms with Indian River County and the city of […]
Las Vegas casts a covetous eye at new Reno ballpark
While the Reno Aces are basking in the warmth of a new ballpark, the folks in Las Vegas are complaining yet again about the substandard conditions at Cashman Field.In the battle of the Nevada ballparks, we have a clear winner: Aces Ballpark trumps Cashman Field, hands down. And that’s got some folks in Las Vegas […]
Dash to play at Ernie Shore Field through June 17 — at least
The Winston-Salem Dash will play home games at Ernie Shore Field through June 16 — and maybe through the end of the season.The Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) will play home games at Ernie Shore Field through June 16 — and maybe through the end of the season. The issue: the team’s new […]