Parsing MLB’s attendance numbers: April 2010
The first month of the regular season is almost over, providing us with a good time to look at MLB's attendance figures, including the surprising winners and the predictable losers. The first month of the regular season is almost over, providing us with a good time to look at MLB's attendance figures, including the surprising […]
Uecker to undergo heart surgery, will be out 10-12 weeks
Bob Uecker, one of the most beloved figures in baseball, will undergo heart surgery Friday and miss the next 10-12 weeks of the season in recovery. Bob Uecker, one of the most beloved figures in baseball, will undergo heart surgery Friday and miss the next 10-12 weeks of the season in recovery. Uecker, the hometown […]
Beatty new Voice of the Fighting Pheasants
Scott Beatty, our old acquaintance from his Rockford days, is the new voice of the Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants. Scott Beatty, our old acquaintance from his Rockford days, is the new voice of the Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants (independent; American Association). Beatty will broadcast all 96 regular- and post-season Pheasants games on KWSN-AM 1230. "We […]
U of Minnesota announces ballpark plan — kinda
The University of Minnesota breaks every fundraising rule by announcing plans for a new on-campus ballpark without a single big pledge in hand. The University of Minnesota laid out its plans for a new on-campus ballpark to replace Siebert Field, but one crucial ingredient is missing: any sort of funding for the project. The U […]
OC Flyers auctioning off Coach for a Day gig
A lucky fan could win the opportunity to bug manager Paul Abbott for nine innings. A lucky fan could win the opportunity to bug manager Paul Abbott for nine innings, as the Orange County Flyers (independent; Golden Baseball League) are auctioning off a Coach for a Day package. The winning bidder will receive a personalized […]
Dillas add all-you-can-eat deck to Dilla Villa
Following a very popular trend in the baseball word, the Amarillo Dillas are adding an all-you-can-eat group party deck to the Dilla Villa for the 2010 season. Following a very popular trend in the baseball word, the Amarillo Dillas (independent; United League Baseball) are adding an all-you-can-eat group party deck to the Dilla Villa for […]
C-Tigers continue community outreach
The Connecticut Tigers are doing more this preseason than just preparing Dodd Stadium for play: they're reaching out and doing some community outreach before the first pitch is thrown. It has been a transitional off-season for the Connecticut Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League): the team uprooted from its home at Oneonta's Damaschke Field and set […]
College, prep games a big hit at Shreveport’s Fair Grounds Field
Almost 8,000 fans showed up for college and high-school games at Shreveport's Fair Grounds Field, including a big crowd for LSU and Northwestern State.In the last two month, the gates of Fair Grounds Field opened several times per week, and fans kept coming through the gates. Between the 13 high school games and two college […]
New trophy to honor winner of annual Cubs/White Sox series
The official announcement comes later today, but we're told the White Sox and Cubs will announce a new trophy to be awarded to the winner of the two interleague series between the teams; we're hoping (though it's not likely) it will be named after Bill Veeck, who had ties to both teams. The official announcement […]
Drillers sell out Bedlam Game
Buoyed by a new ballpark and an intense rivalry, the annual Tulsa game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is a sellout. Buoyed by a new ballpark and an intense rivalry, the annual Tulsa game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is a sellout, with over 9,000 ducats sold for the May 7 match at ONEOK Field. […]
Rawhide, D-Backs extend affiliation
Thanks to the renovations at Recreation Park, the Visalia Rawhide and Arizona Diamondbacks extended their affiliation through 2012. Thanks to the renovations at Recreation Park, the Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League) and Arizona Diamondbacks extended their affiliation through 2012. “We’re thrilled with our affiliation with the Visalia Rawhide and the City of Visalia,” […]
Final spring-training attendance numbers released
Buoyed by large crowds at their home exhibition finales, the Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins and San Francisco paced Spring Training 2010 attendance figures. Buoyed by large crowds at their home exhibition finales, the Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins and San Francisco paced Spring Training 2010 attendance figures. Earlier we reported on the attendance of games played […]
S-Indians adding Depot to ballpark
The Spokane Indians have begun work on a group seating area at Avista Stadium built like a train car.The Spokane Indians (short season; Northwest League) have begun work on a group area at Avista Stadium built like a train car. The Depot is a replica train car and will be located just beyond the right-field […]