Lawmakers: Slots could help pay for new Saints ballpark
Two Minnesota lawmakers say revenues from slots installed at state racetracks could help fund a variety of projects, including a new St. Paul Saints ballpark. Two Minnesota lawmakers say revenues from slots installed at state racetracks could help fund a variety of projects, including a new St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark. The so-called […]
New for 2010: Cooley Law School Stadium
Oldsmobile Park, the home of the Lansing Lugnuts has a new name, Cooley Law School Stadium, as the team and the law school sign an 11-year, $1,485,000 deal.Oldsmobile Park, the home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League) has a new name, Cooley Law School Stadium, as the team and the law school […]
Businessman pitches Northwoods League team in Indiana
Elkhart Couny approves a $5 million loan to a businessman seeking to build a $12-million ballpark in Elkhart, Indiana, for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team. Elkhart Couny has approved a $5 million loan to a businessman seeking to build a $12-million ballpark in Elkhart, Indiana, for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team, contingent on the private […]
ValleyCats add Chenes to front office
Chris Chenes is the team's new Media & Production Manager.The Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League)announced the addition of Chris Chenes to its organization as Media & Production Manager. Chenes will take over the media relations responsibilities for the ValleyCats as well as video production and electronic media efforts. Chenes is no stranger to […]
Spring has sprung: All pitchers and catchers in MLB camps
All pitchers and catchers are now at their MLB camps, and position players will be reporting to most teams in the next few days. A look ahead to the coming workouts. All pitchers and catchers are now at their MLB camps, and position players will be reporting to most teams in the next few days. […]
Back to their roots: MLB exhibition games in MiLB parks
With the last of the pitchers and catchers reporting this week, spring training is the big news in the baseball world. One cool part of spring training won't happen until the beginning of April, but requires some planning now: watching the big leaguers play an exhibition game at a minor-league ballpark. Here's a look at […]
Bowling Green goes “green” with new promo
The Bowling Green Hot Rods sign a three-year naming-rights deal with a local credit union to highlight the green features at Bowling Green Ballpark.The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League) announced a new green-based three-year partnership with Service One Credit Union. The financial institution will have naming rights for the grass berm […]
Orioles unveil plans for Ed Smith Stadium renovations
Janet Marie Smith and the Baltimore Orioles unveiled their vision of a renovated Ed Smith Stadium, provided the plan clears legal hurdles. On the table: a second-level concourse, new entryway, extended canopy and 1,500 more seats, all built in what's known locally as the Sarasota style of architecture. Janet Marie Smith and the Baltimore Orioles […]
Edinburg threatens to evict Roadrunners
The city of Edinburg is threatening to evict the Roadrunners because of unpaid rent. The city of Edinburg is threatening to evict the Edinburg Roadrunners (independent; United League Baseball) because of unpaid rent. The City Commission officially notified the team about the back rent and the need to work out a payment agreement. The team, […]
Drillers heading into home stretch for new-ballpark opening
Works proceeds according to schedule at ONEOK Field, the new home of the Tulsa Drillers: this week ballpark signage was installed. Works proceeds according to schedule at ONEOK Field, the new home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League): this week ballpark signage was installed. Signage is usually one of the last things installed […]
Sugar Land approves MOU with Opening Day Partners
The Sugar Land (Texas) City Council unanimously approves an exclusive negotiating period for a new ballpark with Opening Day Partners. The Sugar Land (Texas) City Council unanimously approved an exclusive negotiating period for a new ballpark with Opening Day Partners, giving Peter Kirk 90 days to lay out his plans for a new ballpark in […]
Rays ballpark brawl: Tampa versus St. Pete
The discussion about a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays has descended into a war of words between Tampa and St. Pete officials — and it's only just beginning. The discussion about a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays has descended into a war of words between Tampa and St. Pete officials — […]
New UW coach: We need ballpark improvements to keep up
New University of Washington coach Lindsay Meggs says the school needs to upgrade facilities to be competitive — a common refrain in the college ranks these days. New University of Washington coach Lindsay Meggs says the school needs to upgrade facilities to be competitive — a common refrain in the college ranks these days. We […]