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). […]
Another great offseason promo: snowball
Here's another idea for a great offseason promo, this time from our northern neighbors, the St. Paul Saints. Last year's Crispin Iceball Adventure Series was such a success the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are bringing it back on January 30, 2010. This unique ballgame played in the cold and possibly the snow of […]
Market to Cards: Ballpark Village a bad idea
With the bond market still depressed, it doesn't sound like the St. Louis Cardinals will embark on construction of its Ballpark Village development any time soon. An uncertain bond market and a lack of tenants is forcing the St. Louis Cardinals to once again put off construction of Ballpark Village, the multiuse development next to […]
Twins to feature local foods at Target Field
Yeah, we know we need to get a preview of Target Field up. Meanwhile, check out the news about the food offerings at the new ballpark and check out the views from the grandstand in a sneak-peek photo.No Article Text
New for 2010: The Willmar Stingers
The newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League has a name: the Stingers. The newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League has a name: the Willmar Stingers. The name was unveiled at a press conference in Willmar (Minn.) yesterday. The logo design comes from Justin Schaller of Eau Claire, Wis. The Stingers will play the […]
Wild Things add Marlin to front-office roster
The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) named Todd Marlin as managing director of the organization.The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) named Todd Marlin as managing director of the organization. Marlin, a Dayton, Ohio native, was most recently with the Bridgeport Bluefish in Bridgeport Connecticut. He assumed the role of General Manager in October […]
Centene Stadium renovations enter final stage
The renovation of Centene Stadium, the home of the Great Falls Voyageurs, could be done in 2010 if a funding plan is approved.No Article Text
Greenberg in running to land the Rangers
Chuck Greenberg, an owner of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and State College Spikes, is one of the two groups left in the running to buy the Texas Rangers. Chuck Greenberg, Chairman & Managing Partner of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and State College Spikes and one of the good guys in the sports world, is one of […]
Fisher Cats win Freitas Award
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have won the Bob Freitas Award for Double-A teams.The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) received Baseball America's 2009 Bob Freitas Award at the Double-A level, recognizing the club as an outstanding franchise that has achieved long-term success in Minor League Baseball. The announcement was made in the […]