Apple Valley votes down new Mavericks ballpark
A proposed new ballpark for the High Desert Mavericks in the Victorville area was voted down last night. A proposed new ballpark for the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) in the Victorville area was voted down last night, as the Apple Valley City Council decided against borrowing $25 million. Even at that […]
Corps of Engineers indirectly pulls plug on Dallas ballpark
Issues with levees along the Trinity River is forcing a developer to pull the plug on a United League Baseball ballpark. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has indirectly doomed a proposed United League Baseball ballpark in Dallas because of its proximity to the Trinity River. The Corps of Engineers decertified levees along the Trinity […]
Cubs seriously looking at Naples spring-training bid
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly looking at turning baseball's conventional wisdom on its side and actually invest in a spring-training facility — in Florida, no less. The conventional wisdom in baseball circles is that an MLB team never, ever invests in a spring-training facility. Sure, you may have the Pittsburgh Pirates invest $2 million in […]
Buyer’s market at the Winter Meetings
If there's one theme at this year's Winter Meetings, it's this: it's a buyer's market in the baseball world, as a rumored sale of the Oklahoma City RedHawks could be the first of many franchise sales in coming weeks. There are some bargains out there, so if you're heading to Indy, bring your checkbook. If […]
Golden, Northern Leagues announce All-Star games for ’10, ’11
The two indy circuits will play interleague All-Star games in 2010 and 2011. The independent Northern League and Golden Baseball League will square off in two All-Star games in 2010 and 2011. The Golden League's Tuscon Toros will host the 2010 game on July 14 at historic Hi Corbett Field. The 2011 game will be […]
2011 Winter Meetings slated for Dallas
The Baseball Winter Meetings and Trade Show will return to Dallas in 2011.The Baseball Winter Meetings will return to the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas for the sixth time in 2011. The annual gathering of professional baseball club and league executives will be headquartered from December 5-8, 2011 at the hotel, which previously hosted the […]
Sugar Land seeks proposals for ballpark
The city of Sugar Land, Texas is seeking proposals for a new ballpark and concert venue. he city of Sugar Land, Texas is seeking proposals for a new ballpark and concert venue. The Houston suburb has been talking pro baseball for the last few years; folks affiliated with the Pacific Coast League and the independent […]
Greenberg Sports Group signs consulting deal with Ems
Armed with expertise in sharing a facility with a college, the Greenberg Sports Group will work with the Eugene Emeralds as the team moves from Civic Stadium to PK Park. Armed with expertise in sharing a facility with a college, the Greenberg Sports Group will work with the Eugene Emeralds (short season; Northwest League) as […]
Concordia-Mequon debates offers from Northwoods, Prospect Leagues
Two summer-collegiate circuits — the Northwoods League and the Prospect League — are in the running to land a team in the Milwaukee suburb, but neighbors oppose the building of a 1,122-seat ballpark. Two summer-collegiate circuits — the Northwoods League and the Prospect League — are in the running to land a team in the […]
New for 2010: The West Virginia Miners
The new Prospect League team will play at the new Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley. The summer-collegiate Prospect League is expanding to Beckley, W.V. next summer when the West Virginia Miners begin play at the new Linda K. Epling Stadium. The franchise will be owned by Doug Epling. Mike Gilligan, former director of operations […]
Brockton Rox under new management
Manager Chris Carminucci will take over the business operations of the club, backed by a new group of investors, including Jack Shields, Bill Murray and Alan Seraita.Led by 2009 field manager Chris Carminucci, the Brockton Rox (independent; Can-Am Association) announced today a new management team and new set of investors for the 2010 season. Investors […]
Coonelly: Pirates not basking in profits
Stung by critics who claim team put profits in front of wins, Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly says the team made only $11 million in last two seasons and plowed profits back into team. Stung by critics who claim team put profits in front of wins, Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly says the team made […]
Young named exec of the year by BA
Ken Young has been Minor League Executive of the Year by Baseball America.Ken Young has been Minor League Executive of the Year by Baseball America. Young owns the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League), Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League) and Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League). […]