Mustard wars erupt in Cincinnati
Foodies were dismayed when Uncle Phil's Düsseldorf Mustard was replaced at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park by Heinz brown mustard, but fans embrace the move. Foodies were dismayed when Uncle Phil's Düsseldorf Mustard was replaced at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park by Heinz brown mustard, but fans embrace the move. Uncle Phil's Düsseldorf Mustard, the […]
Football returns to Wrigley Field this fall
For the first time since 1970 football will be played at Wrigley Field, when the Northwestern Wildcats host the University of Illinois Fighting Illini this fall. For the first time since 1970 football will be played at Wrigley Field, when the Northwestern Wildcats host the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Nov. 20. Football was […]
San Francisco’s AT&T Park receives LEED Silver certification
EARTH DAY NEWS: AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, becomes the first existing MLB ballpark to receive LEED Silver certification. EARTH DAY NEWS: AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, becomes the first existing MLB ballpark to receive LEED Silver certification. Quite the accomplishment: it's harder for existing ballparks to […]
Bud to Hicks: Butt out of Rangers sale
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig issued a strong warning to Tom Hicks and Jim Crane regarding the sale of the Texas Rangers to a group headed by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan: Shut up and stay out of things. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig issued a strong warning to Tom Hicks regarding the sale of the Texas […]
New ballpark a big hit in Winston-Salem
It's been a long time since a Winston-Salem team sold out a pro baseball game, but the Dash have sold out Friday night's game and are close to selling out Saturday and Sunday's matches. Ah, the power of a new ballpark. It's been a long time since a Winston-Salem team sold out a pro baseball […]
Ovations lands O-Royals concessions contract
A new Sarpy County ballpark for the Omaha Royals will use concessions from Ovations.The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced that Ovations Food Services, a nationally recognized specialist in food and beverage services for public assembly facilities, has been awarded a new long-term contract to provide specialized food and beverage services to the […]
Target Field snares LEED Silver certification
EARTH DAY NEWS: Target Field becomes the second LEED-certified ballpark in Major League Baseball, amassing more points than National Park — making it the greenest ballpark in the majors. EARTH DAY NEWS: The new home of the Minnesota Twins becomes the second LEED-certified ballpark in Major League Baseball, earning Silver Certification after collecting the most […]
Keys to host “Going Green Night” tomorrow, highlighting ways team has cut energy consumption
EARTH DAY NEWS: Earth Day is an auspicious time for sports teams to show off the strides they've made on the environmental front, especially when a promotion can be combined with the effort. Tomorrow night the Frederck Keys will show off the enviromental strides they've made at Harry Grove Stadium, which includes auto-flush valves on […]
Lake Monsters offer fans DIY bobblehead, festivities
Seek immortality in the form of a bobblehead? The Vermont Lake Monsters are hosting an eBay auction that will cast your face in plastic forever. Want immortality in the form of a bobblehead? The Vermont Lake Monsters (short season; NY-Penn League) are offering fans the chance to bid on a custom bobblehead to be given […]
Mallards add former Wrigley Field seats to the mix
The former Wrigley Field seats, coming by way of Clinton, will be installed at Warner Park this summer.The Madison Mallards are adding another unique space to Warner Park: the TDS Triple Play Club, which contains 228 original, wooden Wrigley Field seats in a newly added section down the left field line. The TDS Triple Play […]
Ballpark Visit: State Mutual Stadium / 3
We visit State Mutual Stadium, the home of the Rome Brave. Page 3: CONCESSIONS There are, of course, the aforementioned tater tots, one of the underrated classics of American cuisine. No, we're not being ironic or meta; we really love tater tots as a healthier and tastier alternative to the fried French fry. More […]
Ballpark Visit: State Mutual Stadium / 2
We visit State Mutual Stadium, the home of the Rome Brave. Page 2: No Article Text
Ballpark Visit: State Mutual Stadium / 1
We visit State Mutual Stadium, the home of the Rome Brave. Page 1: Fast Facts, Map, Introduction FAST FACTS Opened: April 11, 2003 Architect: Brisbin Brook Benyon (BBB) Cost: $14.8 million Capacity: 6,100 Suites: 14 Dimensions: 335L, 400C, 330R Website: romebraves.com Box-Office Number: 706/378-5144 Ticket Prices (2010): Club Level, $10; Field Level, $8; Box Seat, […]