MLB looks at sending two teams to Italy for spring training
MLB is in the formative stages of a plan to send two teams for spring training at some point and have them train and play at an Italian site. We're not sure exactly what teams would be thrilled with this, but MLB is exploring a plan to have two teams spending a week training in […]
Span foul ball nails his mom
Here's your baseball oddity of the day: a foul ball off the bat of Minnesota's Denard Span hit his mother in the chest, as she watched from the Steinbrenner Field stands. What are the chances? A foul ball off the bat of Minnesota's Denard Span hit his mother in the chest, as she watched from […]
Pelicans, GreenJackets go inhouse for concessions
The two Class A teams bring in concession veterans and cut ties with outside vendors. Meanwhile, the Visalia Rawhide unveil a slew of new menu items. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina league) and the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) bring in concession veterans and cut ties with outside vendors. Meanwhile, […]
Oakland County Cruisers plan temporary facility in ’10
The Oakland County Cruisers will play at Eastern Michigan University’s Oestrike Stadium for the first 12 games before moving to a temporary facility, with construction of the permanent ballpark slated for the 2011 season. The Oakland County Cruisers (independent; Frontier League) will play at Eastern Michigan University’s Oestrike Stadium for the first 12 games before […]
Poll: San Jose residents would vote in favor of new A’s ballpark
The poll indicates overwhelming support for a plan for the city of San Jose to give downtown land to the Oakland A's for a new ballpark. A poll of San Jose residents indicates overwhelming support for a plan for the city of San Jose to give downtown land to the Oakland A's for a new […]
On the menu in Cincy: sushi
The Cincinnati Reds are beefing up the food offerings at Great American Ball Park with a variety of options, including sushi. The Cincinnati Reds are beefing up the food offerings at Great American Ball Park with a variety of options, including sushi. The Reds rearranged things on the Terrace Level to provide fans with a […]
Expanded team store highlights 2010 Miller Park upgrades
An expanded team store on the Terrace Level, a new outdoor seating area and changes in the parking lots highlight the Milwaukee Brewers' changes to Miller Park for the 2010 season. An expanded team store on the Terrace Level, a new outdoor seating area and changes in the parking lots highlight the Milwaukee Brewers' changes […]
Wrigleyville Hotel could open this summer
For us tourists decrying the lack of any decent hotels near Wrigley Field, there's an exciting development in the works. For us tourists decrying the lack of any decent hotels near Wrigley Field, there's an exciting development in the works: the Wrigleyville Hotel, which could be open by the All-Star break if weather and financing […]
Fort Myers officials wooing Nationals for spring training
Fort Myers city officials have pitched the Washington Nationals on a move to City of Palms Park in spring 2012 — but we're not sure the Nats are ready to walk away from a Space Coast Stadium lease. Fort Myers city officials have pitched the Washington Nationals on a move to City of Palms Park […]
Heeman new GM of Scorpions
Chuck Heeman, a veteran in Arizona baseball, will take over the reins of the Yuma Scorpions.The Yuma Scorpions (independent; Golden Baseball League) named Chuck Heeman as general manager. Heeman follows outgoing President and General Manager Mike Marshall, who on March 18 took over the helm of the GBL’s Chico Outlaws. Heeman, 50, is a nearly […]
End of an era: Rox, DBacks to play final Cactus League game in Tucson tomorrow
It's the end of an era in Cactus League baseball tomorrow, when the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks square off before the teams move to the Phoenix area for Spring Training 2011. It's the end of an era in Cactus League baseball tomorrow, when the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks square off before the teams […]
Glickman to assist in Civic Stadium preservation effort
Marshall Glickman, the man who helped bring the Portland Beavers back to the Rose City, will help Civic Stadium preservationists in Eugene. Marshall Glickman, the man who helped bring the Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) back to the Rose City, will help Civic Stadium preservationists in Eugene. The goal: renovate the historic ballpark, […]
Selig pushes Cubs aside, will directly negotiate funding of new spring venue
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, an outspoken opponent of a Cactus League ticket surcharge that would bail out the finances of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority and help fund a new Cubs facility, says he's taken over negotiations with the state over the outlines of any funding plan. Meanwhile, we hear from several sources that […]