Richmond city officials are pondering whether a renovated Diamond will do for a Class AA Eastern League team.Richmond (Va.) city officials are pondering whether a renovated Diamond will do for a Class AA Eastern League team. Last week we pointed out that a renovated Diamond, the former home of the Richmond Braves (Class AAA; International […]
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G-Braves complete prep on new ballpark
The seats are installed, the scoreboard is up, and the field will be ready for play. We have pics of the new Gwinnett Braves ballpark, slated to open in April.The seats are installed, the scoreboard is up, and the field will be ready for play. We have pics of the new Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; […]
U of Vermont drops baseball as varsity sport; will Lake Monsters be affected?
The University of Vermont is dropping men’s baseball as a varsity sport, but school officials say Centennial Field will remain open — for now.The University of Vermont is dropping men’s baseball as a varsity sport, but school officials say Centennial Field will remain open — for now. Centennial Field is also home to the Vermont […]
AutoZone Park / Memphis Redbirds
If anyone needs a model for a successful urban minor-league stadium, they need look no farther than AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds. AutoZone is renowned in minor-league baseball circles as being one of the best ballparks in use, and nothing during a recent visit dissuades us of that notion. FAST FACTS Year Built: […]
Banner Island Ballpark / Stockton Ports
Banner Island Ballpark is the centerpiece of Stockton’s urban revitalization, a lovely waterfront ballpark that serves well as home to Single-A baseball. The ballpark design is basic: a single level of seating with a concourse wrapping the entire ballpark. Though the effect comes off a little sparse — the 4,200 fixed seats are between the […]
Im memoriam: Larry Miller
The owner of the Salt Lake Bees passed away yesterday due to complications from diabetes.Larry Miller, the owner of the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the NBA’s Utah Jazz, passed away yesterday due to complications from Type 2 diabetes. He was 64. Miller bought the Salt Lake Stingers in February 2005 […]
NBT Bank Stadium / Syracuse Chiefs
While it lacks some of the frills found at other International League parks, NBT Bank Stadium does the basics pretty well. The entire park has comfortable chair-style seating with ample leg room. No bleachers anywhere. The concourse divides the lower 100 and 200 levels from the suites and general-admission upper level. The concourse also features […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 20, 2009
In today’s ballpark news, Steve Degler moves to the TV booth for Lehigh Valley and Reading games; the Defenders announce all opening-night ticket revenues will go to a local Extreme Makeover family; the Miners schedule an exhibition at Cape Girardeau; and Andrew Aguilar is the new GM of the next iteration of the Alexandria Aces.In […]
Pro Sports Catering adds Leber to lineup
Professional Sports Catering announced the hiring of Dean Leber, a seasoned executive with over twenty years in the food-service business.Professional Sports Catering announced the hiring of Dean Leber, a seasoned executive with over twenty years in the food-service business. Leber will work out of the company’s Evanston, IL corporate office and will add a significant […]
MiLB to Richmond: Show us the ballpark plan
Before Minor League Baseball approves the sale of the Connecticut Defenders to a Richmond group, officials want to see solid proof a new ballpark is indeed forthcoming — but that proof may prove to be elusive in the short term.Before Minor League Baseball approves the sale of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to […]
Captains make early naming-rights payment, negotiate rent extension
High finance in Eastlake, as the owners of the Lake County Captains continue to mend what had been a strained relationship with the city.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League) made an early payment of $996,500 to the city of Eastlake for naming rights to Classic Park, while also negotiating an extension of […]
SWB Yankees go with — surprise! Yankees for concessions
The new concessionaire at PNC Field: Legends Hospitality, the firm owned by the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys.The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) and the Lackawanna County Stadium Authority have settled on Legends Hospitality Management to handle the concessions at PNC Field, replacing a local vendor who ran into financial and management […]
H-Sens unveil four new picnic areas
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled four new picnic areas at Commerce Bank Park, part of the first phase of the two-phase $45-million renovation project on City Island. The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled four new picnic areas at Commerce Bank Park, part of the first phase of the two-phase $45-million […]