Portland Bevos update: Tucson-bound?
With PGE Park slated for a conversion to an MLS soccer facility after this baseball season, the Portland Beavers will be homeless. There's still no game plan on the books, but here's the latest talk about the possible future of the team. With PGE Park slated for a conversion to an MLS soccer facility after […]
UCF planning expansion of Jay Bergman Field
The University of Central Florida is planning a major expansion of Jay Bergman Field that will allow the school to host NCAA regionals and more. The University of Central Florida is embarking on a major expansion of its athletic facilities, including a renovation and expansion of the team's ballpark, Jay Bergman Field. The ballpark currently […]
At 91, Monte Irvin still going strong
He's in a Houston retirement community, but at the age of 91 Monte Irvin is still going strong, telling stories and enjoying life. He's in a Houston retirement community, but at the age of 91 Monte Irvin is still going strong, telling stories and enjoying life. Irvin sat down with the Richard Justice of the […]
Crist cold-shoulders Crabs; Crabs counter with mascot candidacy
Florida Senatorial candidate Charlie Crist blew off the Charlotte Stone Crabs on a scheduled appearance, so the team retaliated by putting up its mascot as a candidate. Florida Senatorial candidate Charlie Crist blew off the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State League) on a scheduled appearance, so the team retaliated by putting up […]
Promotions Watch: Captains team up with local cartoonist for unique giveaway
The Lake County Captains teamed up with a local cartoonist for a unique giveaway this weekend: an eight-page comic book featuring a game between the Captains and a passel of space aliens. The tie-in: the national Free Comic Book Day. The Lake County Captains teamed up with a local cartoonist for a unique giveaway this […]
Promotions Watch: Hot Rods make right bet on Kentucky Derby
The Bowling Green Hot Rods tied a promotion for season tickets on the winner of the Kentucky Derby — and damned if the horse, Super Saver, didn't win. The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) tied a promotion for season tickets on the winner of the Kentucky Derby — and damned if […]
T-Bones, AirHogs to play exhibitions in Topeka
The Kansas City T-Bones will take on the Grand Prairie AirHogs this week at Topeka's Lake Shawnee ballpark.The Kansas City T-Bones (independent; Northern League) will take on the Grand Prairie AirHogs (independent; American Association) this week at Topeka's Lake Shawnee ballpark. The games are slated for May 5 (7:05 p.m.) and May 6 (1:05 p.m.). […]
Suns, Lugnuts reach milestones
The Hagerstown Suns and Lansing Lugnuts reached significant milestones on the field last night. The Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League) reached significant milestones in franchise history last night. The Suns got their 2,000th win in franchise history with a 5-4 comeback win over the […]
Intimidators embrace Earnhardt legacy with #3 replica car at ballpark
A replica of Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s #3 race car will be permanently displayed at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. It's appropriate that on April 29th, the birthday of Dale Earnhardt Sr., the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) with son Kerry Earnhardt in attendance unveiled a special #3 Dale Earnhardt Sr. tribute race car, which will […]
Racing scrapped for Drillers Stadium
A proposal to use the former home of the Tulsa Drillers for midget car races has been scrapped after neighborhood opposition. A proposal to use Drillers Stadium, the former home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League), for midget car races has been scrapped after neighborhood opposition. The Drillers moved this season to a […]
Rays: Time to talk new ballpark again
After ceding planning of a new ballpark to a community group — with mixed results — the Tampa Bay Rays ownership says they're ready to jump back into the fray and begin talks with local municipalities about the location and funding of a Tropicana Field replacement. First stop: St. Petersburg. After ceding planning of a […]
Plan to sell property for new Augusta ballpark advances in General Assembly
A bill that would have the state selling 16 acres of land in Augusta to a developer looking at a ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets should pass the General Assembly. A 16-acre site in Augusta envisioned as the future home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) will be sold by the state […]
Flying Squirrels throw out first offer on new ballpark
Ownership of the Richmond Flying Squirrels throw out the first offer for financial backing of a new ballpark in Richmond, but it's clear city and county officials aren't ready to even begin discussing specifics. Ownership of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) throw out the first offer for financial backing of a new […]