Modesto’s John Thurman Field receives more upgrades for the upcoming season, including two large party decks and a new events area.Modesto’s John Thurman Field receives more upgrades for the upcoming season, including two large party decks and a new events area. The improvements are part of a $3 million makeover of the ballpark, instituted when […]
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Sarpy County mayors express doubts about new O-Royals ballpark
A group of Sarpy County mayors wants to see more details about funding for a new Omaha Royals ballpark.A group of Sarpy County mayors wants to see more details about funding for a new Omaha Royals ballpark and is expressing doubts about tax-increment financing generating enough revenue to pay for the new $23-million project. The […]
Norwich approves Defenders lease transfer; Richmond to study new ballpark
The impending move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond is closer to reality after the Norwich City Council approved a transfer of the team’s lease to Dodd Stadium. Meanwhile, the city of Richmond is embarking on a financial study of a new Shockoe Bottom ballpark — and we think we know what the results will […]
Sierra Nevada Baseball paved the way for Aces
When the Reno Aces open their season on April 17, many in the Nevada community will think fondly of the late C.J. Jones, the man who paved the way for the return of pro baseball to the area.When the Reno Aces open their season on April 17, many in the Nevada community will think fondly […]
Clippers exceed expectations for sponsorships
Despite the bad economy, the Columbus Clippers hit a home run on the economic front for new home Huntington Park, scoring $39.6 million in sponsorships to date.Despite the bad economy, the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) hit a home run on the economic front for Huntington Park, scoring $39.6 million in sponsorships to date. […]
Light poles go up at new Aces ballpark
After a delay because of a helicopter mishap, the light poles at the new Reno Aces ballpark are finally up.After a delay because of a helicopter mishap, the light poles at the new Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark were installed on Sunday morning. It took a little more than an hour to […]
Dell Diamond / Round Rock Express
ll you really need to know about the Dell Diamond is this: it feels like it’s in the middle of a former pasture. Whether the site was a pasture in the past or not is fairly irrelevant; the more important point is that the home of the Round Rock Express benefits from a bucolic setting. […]
Grizzlies unveil three alt uni designs for 2009
The Fresno Grizzlies unveiled three new alternative jersey designs tied to the team’s 2009 promotional schedule.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled three new alternative jersey designs tied to the team’s 2009 promotional schedule. On Saturday, April 25 when the Grizzlies will hold their second annual “Autism Awareness Night,” complete with Autism Awareness […]
Coca-Cola Park / Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Coca-Cola Park is surely one of the best new minor-league ballparks to come down the pike in recent years, a place where every fan — ranging from the big-buck corporate types in the dugout suites to the families setting up camp on the left-field berm — can have a fulfilling game-day experience. FAST FACTS Year […]
New sod goes down in Altoona
Stories about laying sod are surprisingly popular among Ballpark Digest readers. Today’s installment of As the Sod Turns: The new playing surface goes down at Blair County Ballpark.It’s a little surprising how popular stories about laying sod are among Ballpark Digest readers. Today’s installment of As the Sod Turns: The new playing surface goes down […]
Details of O-Royals/Sarpy County lease revealed
The proposed agreement for a new $26-million ballpark project in Sarpy County calls for the Omaha Royals to pick up half the cost of the facility, paying $2 million up front and $450,000 in rent annually.A day after a Sarpy County consultant announced an agreement between the suburban Omaha municipality and the Omaha Royals (Class […]
Portland City Council votes to move ahead with new Bevos ballpark — but takes $15 million from the equation
The Portland CIty Council voted by a 3-2 margin to move ahead with a new Portland Beavers ballpark and a renovation of PGE Park as a soccer-only facility, but in the process stripped $15 million in urban-development funds from their financial commitment.The Portland CIty Council voted by a 3-2 margin to move ahead with a […]
Grizzlies promo schedule includes shammies, Magic 8-(Base)Ball
The Fresno Grizzlies caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product. On June 6 the Grizzlies […]