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Spring training goes to the dogs

In another sign spring is surely on the way, the Greensboro Grasshoppers are sending team mascot Miss Babe Ruth to spring training; no word on how many Grasshoppers employees are upset the dog is going to spring training while they’re stuck up north.Offering yet another sign that baseball season is just around the corner, Miss […]

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New operator on board for Louisville Slugger Field restaurant, brewpub

Local operator Tony Revak will have the revamped restauran/brewpub space opened in time for the Louisville Bats’ season opener. UPDATE: No, he won’t. A day after the city announced the deal, Revak announced he couldn’t reach a final agreement with investors.A new local operator has signed on to run Browning’s, a restaurant and brewpub in […]

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Defenders ballpark lease transfer on tap for next week; new team for Norwich chosen?

The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond takes another step forward next Monday when the Norwich City Council considers a transfer of the Dodd Stadium lease. Meanwhile, a NY-Penn League team is tentatively pegged to replace the Defenders.The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to Richmond takes another step forward next […]

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G-Braves expect strong start to season

Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season.Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season. Of course, […]

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Brett Sports to Rancho Cucamonga

Sources say Bobby Brett, who already owns the High Desert Mavericks and other teams in the Northwest League and West Coast League, will be buying the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and shedding the Mavs soon after.Sources say Bobby Brett, who already owns the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) and other teams in the […]

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