Archive | Minor-League Baseball

Archives: July 21-27, 2008 Sarpy County pitches more woo at O-Royals Posted July 25, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) President Alan Stein was in suburban Omaha to meet with officials from Sarpy County and local business leaders about the potential of a new ballpark there. With the city […]

Archives: July 14-20, 2008 Judge tosses most of Braman ballpark-funding suit Posted July 18, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Circuit Court Judge Jeri Beth Cohen has tossed out much of auto magnate Norm Braman’s lawsuit challenging the financing plan for a $3-billion public works project that includes funds for a new Florida Marlins ballpark, but […]

Archives: July 7-13, 2008 Drillers ballpark funding plan approved Posted July 11, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Tulsa City Council approved the expansion and extension of a downtown assessment zone, with part of the proceeds used to fund a new $60-million ballpark for the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League). The council laid a […]

Archives: June 30-July 6, 2008 Oneonta Tigers sold Posted July 2, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Miles Prentice, owner of the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) and the Midland RockHounds (Class AA; Texas League), is buying the Oneonta Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League) from longtime owner Sam Nader and the rest of the investors […]

Archives: June 16-22, 2008 Progress made at new Reno ballpark Posted June 20, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) An almost-new firehouse is being demolished in downtown Reno to make way for a new ballpark for the relocated Tucson Sidewinders (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). The fire crews are located at other fire stations until new […]

It’s been targeted by vandals and was abandoned by professional baseball many years ago, but the former home of the Maine Guides (Class AAA; International League) in Old Orchard Beach has been the subject of a renovation by local preservationists, who want to see the old ballpark renovated and serve as the home for local […]

Archives: June 9-15, 2008 Flooding forces I-Cubs to postpone series opener tonight Posted June 14, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Flooding on the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers is forcing the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) to postpone Friday’s  game against the Nashville Sounds at Principal Park. No word on a makeup day. […]

Archives: June 2-8, 2008 Orioles ask for draft agreement from Indian River County for Dodgertown move Posted June 5, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Baltimore Orioles would still prefer to stay in a refurbished Fort Lauderdale Stadium, but they are preparing a Plan B in case the Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t relent on its […]

Archives: May 26-June 1, 2008 Wrigley Field to host New Year’s Day game? Posted May 30, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The NHL is taking a lesson from its TV partners and learning that reruns can be successful. The league and NBC got high marks for their performance on New Year’s Day 2008 when Pittsburgh […]

Archives: May 19-25, 2008 Angels, Dodgers poised to snare big events in the next several years Posted May 23, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Angel Stadium will host the 2010 All-Star Game and Dodger Stadium will host the finals of the 2009 World Baseball Classic, according to a report in today’s Los Angeles Times. In […]

Archives: May 12-18, 2008 Local group steps forward in Richmond Posted May 15, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) A local group has stepped forward to express interest in owning a team in Richmond, Va., after the Richmond Braves (Class AAA: International League) alight for Georgia’s Gwinnett County at the end of the season. The group […]

The International League announced today that inductees into the circuit’s Hall of Fame will be presented with a special memento to honor their designation among the League’s immortals. The International League’s 125th Anniversary Committee has commissioned the creation of a statue presented to members of the IL Hall of Fame upon their formal induction. The […]

Archives: May 5-11, 2008 Simmy: Northern League is in trouble Posted May 9, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Doug Simunic, one of the more astute observers of indy baseball and a man who is not shy about sharing his opinions on the state of things, is of the opinion the Northern League is in serious […]