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Despite a snowier-than-normal winter, construction on Huntington Park, the new home of the Columbus Clippers is right on schedule.Despite a snowier-than-normal winter, construction on Huntington Park, the new home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) is right on schedule. There’s still a lot to be done before the ballpark opens on April 18, […]

Looking at the North Dakota League, which competed during the 1923 season. Here’s a look at at the North Dakota League, which competed during the 1923 season. It wasn’t an especially distinguished circuit, but some of the team names were gems, including the Minot Magicians and the Jamestown Jinkotas.

The nonprofit overseeing construction of a new ballpark for the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is starting from scratch in a new approach for ONEOK Field. The issue, apparently, is that the previous plans submitted by architect Populous weren’t deemed to be “inviting enough”: the plans we saw at the Winter Meetings gave the […]

The Clinton LumberKings announced a new radio deal, extending their potential audience.The Clinton LumberKings (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced a new broadcast partnership with KCLN-AM 1390 to air all games on the Clinton-based station through 2013. The agreement includes a tie-in with KCLN’s FM affiliate, KMCN-FM 94.7 (“Mac FM”), allowing the LumberKings the opportunity […]

Higgins replaces Mark Neely in the Tulsa broadcast box.Tulsa Drillers fans will have a new radio voice to keep them entertained and updated this season. Dennis Higgins has been hired to fill the role held the past 14 seasons by Mark Neely. Neely has departed for the major leagues to become the lead announcer on […]

Deadlines of all sorts are colliding as Sarpy County officials work to put together a funding plan for a new Omaha Royals ballpark, an arena and possibly horse racing.Deadlines of all sorts are colliding as Sarpy County officials work to put together a funding plan for a new Omaha Royals ballpark, an arena and possibly […]

Omaha’s legislators still oppose any sort of state involvement in a proposed Sarpy County ballpark for the Omaha Royals, but reps from other cities now say funding plans can also be applied to their communities.Omaha’s legislators still oppose any sort of state involvement in a proposed Sarpy County ballpark for the Omaha Royals, but reps […]

Twelve veteran baseball scouts have been named to the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame (PBSHOF) Twelve veteran baseball scouts have been named to the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame (PBSHOF) for 2009 induction. This is the second year of honorees, with the selections announced by The Goldklang Group, and sponsored by The Topps […]

The city of Kannapolis may buy out Rowan County’s share of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, the home of the Kannapolis Intimidators.The city of Kannapolis may buy out Rowan County’s share of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, the home of the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League). This information was disclosed at a meeting of Rowan County Commissioners, […]

Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber is proposing a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park, saying he needs the commitment before putting any money into the facility. Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber is proposing a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park, saying he needs the commitment before putting any money into the facility. PA Sports, which is negotiating […]

A citizen task force charged with mapping the future of sports facilities in Portland will delay a recommendation for the site of a new Portland Beavers ballpark.A citizen task force charged with mapping the future of sports facilities in Portland will delay a recommendation for the site of a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific […]