Bob Fowler, who bought the Utica Blue Sox from Roger Kahn and crew and put the franchise back on its feet before selling out to Cal Ripken Jr., passed away Thursday.Bob Fowler, who bought the Utica Blue Sox (short season; NY-Penn League) from Roger Kahn and crew and put the franchise back on its feet […]
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Elmore: We’re still looking at new Bakersfield ballpark
Bakersfield Blaze owner D.G. Elmore continues to talk with locals about a new ballpark — and brings into question whether two Cal League teams will move east.Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League) owner D.G. Elmore continues to talk with locals about a new ballpark in that California city — and brings into question whether […]
Private developers walk away from Richmond ballpark development
A city-owned nonprofit would issue bonds and build a new ballpark in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, as a private developer shifts away from an earlier offer to build the facility.An city-owned nonprofit would issue bonds and build a new ballpark in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, as a private developer shifts away […]
Barons announce 2009 Rickwood Classic
The Birmingham Barons announced the details for the 14th annual Rickwood Classic, which will be held at historic Rickwood Field on Wednesday, May 27.The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced Thursday the details for the 14th annual Rickwood Classic, which will be held at historic Rickwood Field on Wednesday, May 27. The Barons will […]
SWB Yankees sue concessionaire, close Stadium Club
A dispute between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and ballpark concessionaire Concessions Plus has the team terminating a lease and severing ties with the concessionaire.A dispute between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) and ballpark concessionaire Concessions Plus Inc. (CPI) has the team terminating a lease to a club and the relationship with the concessionaire. The […]
Aces seek early return from ballpark investment
The owners of the Reno Aces want an accelerated payout from sales-tax rebates to soothe their nervous lenders.The owners of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) want an accelerated payout from sales-tax rebates to soothe their nervous lenders. Here’s the deal. When the Katzoffs and Herb Simon entered into an agreement to build […]
Parnell pegged as president of Pelicans
Todd Parnell is the new president of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, replacing Chuck Greenberg, who moves upstairs as chairman and managing partner.Todd Parnell is the new president of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League), replacing Chuck Greenberg, who moves upstairs as chairman and managing partner. In his new role, Parnell will be […]
New Richmond ballpark would rely on sales-tax rebates
A proposal in the Virginia General Assembly would use sales taxes generated by development in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area to pay for a new ballpark.A proposal in the Virginia General Assembly would use sales taxes generated by development in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area to pay for a new ballpark. A proposal from G. Manoli Loupassi, […]
Bakersfield looks at cost of new ballpark
Despite the impending departure of the Bakersfield Blaze, local officials are pricing the cost of a new ballpark in an attempt to keep California League baseball in the city.Despite the impending departure of the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A: California League), local officials are pricing the cost of a new ballpark in an attempt to […]
Suns to mark 25 years of Bragan ownership
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) will honor the Bragan family for their long-standing commitment to professional baseball in Jacksonville. This season marks the 25th of Suns ownership for the Bragans, beginning when Chairman of the Board Peter Bragan, Sr., purchased the team in 1984.The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) will honor the […]
‘Baracklyn’ Cyclones offer economic stimulus
The Brooklyn Cyclones are offering their own version of an economic stimulus this summer as they become the Baracklyn Cyclones for a day and offer a slew of specials, including free seats to anyone named McCain or Palin. For one night this summer, the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season; NY-Penn League) will be transformed into the […]
New for 2010: ONEOK Field
The new home of the Tulsa Drillers is ONEOK Field, as the energy-distribution firm and its charitable arm buy naming rights for $5 million over 20 years.The new home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is ONEOK Field, as the energy-distribution firm and its charitable arm buy naming rights for $5 million over […]
Spikes anounce front-office restructuring
Chuck Greenberg moves to the chairman’s spot, while Todd Parney is the new president, Rick Janac the new executive vice president and Jason Dambach the new GM.The State College Spikes (short season; NY-Penn League)announced a restructuring of the club’s management team for the 2009 season and beyond. The announcements were made by Chuck Greenberg, Spikes’ President […]