Woodchucks unveil new logo
The Wisconsin Woodchucks unveiled a new logo, full of woody goodness. The Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled a new logo and announced plans for new uniforms this coming season. The new primary logo still features the Woody Woodchuck. The new, revised Woody, sporting a forest green cap and jersey, displays a more revealing […]
New for 2010: Digital Domain Park
The spring home of the New York Mets and regular-season home of the St. Lucie Mets has a new name after the sale of naming rights. Digital Domain Park, the spring home of the New York Mets and regular-season home of the St. Lucie Mets (High Class A; Florida State League), has a new name […]
Flying Squirrels sell out Opening Day
The Richmond Flying Squirrels have sold out Opening Day at The Diamond, not exactly the coziest of venues. The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) have sold out Opening Day at The Diamond, not exactly the coziest of venues. “We are thrilled by the enthusiastic response from the community, and have no doubt that […]
Sod laid at new Dash ballpark
Work progresses on the new Winston-Salem ballpark, with sod laid this week in anticipation of a April 13 opener. It's always a little unnerving to predict success on a project that's seen so many problems and setbacks, but the laying of sod at BB&T Ballpark, the new home of the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; […]
Amazing what the revenues from a new ballpark will do
The Minnesota Twins say they'll keep payroll at 52 percent of revenues in coming years — and even with that restriction managed to sign Joe Mauer to an eight-year, $184-million contract extension. Welcome to the Target Field era. No calls the Minnesota Twins a small-market team any longer, after signing Joe Mauer to a Yankee-sized […]
Phillies unveil Citizens Bank Park improvements for ’10
The Philadelphia Phillies announced a slew of ballpark improvements for the 2010 season and announced a contest where fans can decide on a new hot dog to be sold at the Bank. The Philadelphia Phillies announced a slew of ballpark improvements for the 2010 season and announced a contest where fans can decide on a […]
Marshall new president/GM of Chico Outlaws
Mike Marshall, a front-office vet in indy baseball, assumes the reins of the Golden Baseball League club.The Chico Outlaws (independent; Golden Baseball League) has a new president and general manager: former major-leaguer Mike Marshall. Marshall replaces Bob Linscheid as president and Curt Jacey as GM. "We believe that Mike Marshall is uniquely qualified to succeed […]
It’s official: Laredo, Ventura Sports announce ballpark deal
Here's the official press release announcing the deal between the city of Laredo and Ventura Sports to bring a new ballpark to the community, to be designed by HKS. Here's the official press release announcing the deal between the city of Laredo and Ventura Sports to bring a new ballpark to the community: Ventura Sports […]
Killebrew formally joins Loudoun baseball effort
Harmon Killebrew, who broke into the majors as a member of the Washington Senators, will formally join the effort to bring indy ball to Loudoun County, Va., this week. Harmon Killebrew, who broke into the majors as a member of the Washington Senators, will formally join the effort to bring indy ball to Loudoun County, […]
Mets vs. birds: The battle rages on
To combat pigeons taking up residence at Citi Field, the New York Mets are installing a bird-misting system that uses a candy-based repellent. A new bird-misting system is being installed in Citi Field this spring, as the New York Mets attempt to keep down the number of pigeons taking up occupancy at the ballpark. The […]
Vegas to host 2010 MiLB Promo Seminar
Shop for those cheap airfares now: the 2010 Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar is set for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The 33rd Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar is set to be held in Las Vegas this fall. This annual event geared for sports professionals to discuss and exchange ideas about topics including promotions, […]
New for 2010: Pittsfield Colonials
The newest team in the Cam-Am Association has a name and a manager, Brian Daubach. The newest team in the independent Cam-Am Association has a name — the Pittsfield Colonials — and a manager with independent-ball experience, Brian Daubach. Technically, Daubach isn't new: he was manager of the team last season when it played as […]
IBL signs lease for Ottawa Stadium
The venerable Intercounty Baseball League, a bastion of summer ball in Canada, will play at Ottawa Stadium this season. The Intercounty Baseball League, which dates back to 1919 and featured the likes of Ferguson Jenkins and Jessie Orosco as players over the years, will field a team in Ottawa Stadium for the 2010 season. A […]