The Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) are adopting a Sasquatch theme for future logos, as the team unveiled new logos based on the Pacific Northwest legend. The new identity pays tribute to the legend of Sasquatch in the Pacific Northwest. The primary logo features a Sasquatch unearthing trees behind “Emeralds” lettering. Fans will […]
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Richmond, Giardina cited by MiLB
Northwest and Arizona League President Bob Richmond and Rochester Red Wings Controller Darlene Giardina, respectively, are this year’s winners of the Warren Giles and the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Awards. Richmond and Giardina will be honored during the Baseball Winter Meetings at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., from December […]
Mike Ellis new president of Northwest League
Mike Ellis, the owner of the Missoula Osprey (rookie; Pioneer League), is the new president of the short-season Northwest League, replacing Bob Richmond, who retired this year after 30 years leading the circuit. “After a thorough selection process with many highly qualified candidates, it became clear that Mike Ellis was a perfect fit for our […]
Eugene to host 2014 NWL All-Star Game
The Eugene Emeralds are hosting the 2014 Northwest League All-Star Game at PK Park. The game will be part of a three-day All-Star week with planning for events such as a fan-fest and home-run derby already underway. The short-season league is instituting an All-Star Game in 2013, with the Everett AquaSox hosting. “The Emeralds are […]
Indians begin Avista Stadium renovations
The Spokane Indians (short season A; Northwest League) and Spokane County have begun renovations to Avista Stadium, the team’s home since 1958, for the 2013 season. “It’s exciting to see the construction get underway and envision what the stadium will look like next spring,” said Otto Klein, Indians Senior Vice President. “These vital improvements are […]
Hillsboro approves bonding for new Hops ballpark
Hillsboro officials approved $12.5 million in bonds backed by the city’s general fund to build a new ballpark for the Hillsboro Hops (short season A; Northwest League). You don’t often see cities issuing ballpark bonds backed by nothing but “full faith and credit,” as the term goes, rather than dedicated revenue streams like sales taxes; […]
Walkers expand baseball holdings to Klamath Falls
Jerry and Lisa Walker, owners of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (short season A; Northwest League), are adding to their baseball portfolio with the purchase of the Klamath Falls Gems (summer collegiate; West Coast League). The Gems had been owned by several other WCL owners and local investors. Terms of the purchase were not released. “We are […]
Concerns raised over Hillsboro ballpark financing — but are they warranted?
More concerns are arising over Hillsboro’s decision to possibly back funding of a new ballpark with general funds, but given the size of the Oregon city, we’re not so sure the concern is warranted. Usually cities back bonds with dedicated revenue streams, like property taxes, sales-tax revenues or rental-car-tax proceeds. The advantage: bonds backed by […]
No team name in Hillsboro yet
Construction of a new Hillsboro (Ore.) ballpark will begin tomorrow after a groundbreaking ceremony, but there will no name announced for the relocating Yakima Bears (short season A; Northwest League). The issue: MiLB still needs to sign off on a roster of finalists. The Bears are moving to a new $15.2-million, 4,500-seat ballpark at the Gordon Faber […]
Hawks, Cubs renew affiliation
The Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) and the Chicago Cubs are renewing their player-development contract, despite concerns from the Cubs about the conditions at Memorial Stadium. The pair will remain affiliated for two more years, through 2014. Here’s a look at the current affiliate status. RELATED STORIES: As Hawks open season, new Boise ballpark […]
Eugene, Padres extend PDC; other shifts upcoming in affiliate dance
The Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) and the San Diego Padres have extended their PDC through 2014, but the real action is beginning on the affiliation front. The Emeralds have been affiliated with the Padres since 2001. This will be the first player-development contract between the Ems and the new ownership of the […]
C’s: No plans to move to Triple-A
Vancouver Canadians (Northwest League) co-owner Jake Kerr says there are no plans to acquire a Triple-A Pacific Coast League franchise, as the team is solid at the short-season level. Still, he added in an interview, the C’s ownership would listen to any proposals out there. It would take a lot to bring a PCL team […]
Canadians set another attendance mark
Good news coming out of one of our favorite ballparks: for the second year in a row, the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) set a team attendance record at Nat Bailey Stadium. The team drew 164,461 fans this season — better than last year’s record 162,162 fans. It’s the fifth straight year of increased […]