Golden Baseball League making pitch for Ottawa?
The Golden Baseball League, we're told, is behind of the two proposals for an Ottawa Stadium lease. Here's an intriguing thought: we're told by multiple sources that the independent Golden Baseball League is one of the two baseball operations seeking to put a team in Ottawa Stadium for 2010. At first glance, Ottawa would seem […]
Pelicans unveil 2010 All-Star logo
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting the 2010 Cal-Carolina All-Star Game and unveiled a logo for the event. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting the 2010 California League-Carolina League All-Star Game and unveiled a logo for the event. The game, which will be held on Tuesday, June 22 at 7:05 p.m., will be surrounded by […]
2009 BPD Logos of the Year: Fort Wayne and Shreveport-Bossier
A strong logo is instant identity for a baseball team. It should be appropriate for a variety of uses, and it should portray the team’s marketing image in a positive, forceful way. And it should also transcend the local market — the better for merchandise sales and branding. Today we honor two new logos that […]
Barons go for Xmas gold with Clark Griswold promotion
Offseason promotions are hard to pull off, but the Birmingham Barons have a winner with a Christmas-themed promo honoring the exploits of the legendary Clark Griswold. Offseason promotions are hard to pull off, but the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have a winner with a Christmas-themed promo honoring the exploits of the legendary Clark […]
City staff recommending Ottawa Stadium stay open
The former Lynx Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city staff. Ottawa Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city […]
Scully to return to Dodgers broadcast booth in 2010
The legendary broadcaster will return for the 2010 season. Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers for 60 seasons, will return for a 61st season in the broadcast booth in 2010, according to a press release from the team. He'll work under the same schedule as in past seasons: he will continue to call all […]
Flying Squirrels unveil logo, color schemes
The Richmond Flying Squirrels unveiled their team logo and colors today.The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) introduced the official team logos and colors at a press conference today. The primary team logo features a sleek, angular flying squirrel in mid-flight. The primary logo utilizes the team’s official color scheme, consisting of Radiant Red, […]
Winter Meetings, Baseball Trade Show beckon
Of course we'll be at the Winter Meetings. And of course we'd love to meet with you for a chat, a cocktail or a meal. Of course we'll be at the Winter Meetings. And of course we'd love to meet with you for a chat, a cocktail or a meal. There's no Ballpark Digest booth […]
Dillas keep lease to Amarillo ballpark
After hearing a pitch from the independent American Association, Potter County officials decided to sign a new lease with United League Baseball's Amarillo Dillas, despite the league withdrawing a more ambitious $2 million renovation plan. The Amarillo Dillas (independent; United League Baseball) will keep control of the Amarillo Dilla Villa for the next two years, […]
Ricketts, Kenney heading to Florida to discuss spring training
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and team president Crane Kinney will be in Naples tomorrow to discuss spring-training facilities with Collier County officials. Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and team president Crane Kinney will be in Naples tomorrow to discuss spring-training facilities with Collier County officials, according to the Fort Myers News-Press. Colliers County contains Naples, one […]
Barons announce plans for Rickwood Field centennial celebration at Classic
The Birmingham Barons will use the 2010 Rickwood Classic to mark the 100th anniversary of the historic facility.The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) will do their part to celebrate the 100th anniversary of historic Rickwood Field when the team returns to their old stomping grounds for the 15th Annual Rickwood Classic on Wednesday, June […]
Paterson moves forward on Hinchliffe Stadium renovation
Folks in New Jersey seem pretty optimistic about the prospects of renovating historic Hinchliffe Stadium, once home to the New York Black Yankees. November was a good month for Hinchliffe Stadium, the historic 77-year-old facility in Paterson, N.J. badly in need of some TLC. On Nov. 3, voters approved a nonbinding referendum by a wide, […]
County may raise taxes to cover GABP deficits
Funding to pay off debt on Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium is expected to be $14 million short next year, so Hamilton County officials will discuss tonight various ways to make up the shortfall. Funding to pay off debt on Great American Ball Park, the home of the Cincinnati Reds, and Paul […]