Ballpark Notes for Oct. 28, 2009
Personnel news in the baseball world, as Minor League Baseball, Omaha Royals and Altoona Curve make announcements. Personnel news in the baseball world, as Minor League Baseball, Omaha Royals and Altoona Curve make announcements. — Jeff Biddle and Shanelle Slaughter have joined the Minor League Baseball staff as Director of Athletics & Marketing, Minor League […]
Goldklang Group announces 2010 theme: “Be Your Own Fan”
The owners and operators of four franchises announce a new theme for the 2010 season, as the "Fun is Good" promo runs its course. The Goldklang Group — owners and operators of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), Hudson Valley Renegades (short season; NY-Penn League), St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) and Fort […]
New Oakland County ballpark back on — maybe
A groundbreaking for a new Frontier League ballpark in Michigan's Waterford Township is slated for Thursday, but ballpark financing is still up in the air, as an IPO could be used to finish the facility. The financing may be up in the air, but that won't stop the owners of the Oakland County Cruisers (independent; […]
Ricketts family officially takes control of Cubs, Wrigley Field today
It is in many ways just a formality, but today marks the first day of the Ricketts Family era in Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field history. It is in many ways just a formality, but today marks the first day of the Ricketts Family era in Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field history. The team hasn't […]
More problems for Brockton Rox
With debts approaching a half-million dollars and unpaid rent owed to the city, the future of the Brockton Rox is an open question. It doesn't appear much has changed for the management of the Brockton Rox (independent; Can-Am Association) since the team closed its doors at Campanelli Stadium at the end of the 2009 season. […]
Rev unveils unusual presenting partner: local SPCA
The York Revolution is teaming with the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) on a variety of promotions this coming season.In an unusual partnership, the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) announced that the York County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be the presenting partner for the […]
Krupa’s contract extended two more years by Sally League
Eric Krupa will be president of the Low Class A South Atlantic League through 2012. Eric Krupa will be president of the Low Class A South Atlantic League through 2012 after receiving a contract extension from the league's board of owners and presidents. Krupa was hired by the league in 2007 to succeed John Henry […]
Ballpark Visit: John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts
With the ballpark improvements, large menu, “PlayBall” program, special nights and attractions for kids, Modesto Nuts management team is doing everything they can to make Thurman Field the place to be on game days. With the ballpark improvements, large menu, “PlayBall” program, special nights and attractions for kids, the Modesto Nuts management team seems to […]
Ballpark Visit: John Thurman Field / Modesto Nuts / 2
We visit John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts.Concessions Thurman Field has a very good selection of food, snacks, beer and wine, probably larger than many California League teams. Ballpark fare includes a lobster sandwich, tri-tip, pulled BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, Angus hamburger, chicken wrap, sausage, salads (tri tip, chicken, lobster), garlic or chili […]
Ballpark Visit: John Thurman Field / Modesto Nuts / 1
We visit John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts. FAST FACTS Year Opened 1946; remodeled 1997; expanded 2008-2009 Capacity 4,000 Dimensions 312L, 400C, 319R Website modestonuts.com Phone 209/572-4487 League High Class A California League Parent Colorado Rockies Surface Grass Text and Photos By John Moist Directions/Parking John Thurman Field is located south of downtown […]
Lawmaker: Florida should up spending to lure spring camps for Cubs, Brewers
Tired of losing MLB teams and their spring camps to Arizona, an influential Republican lawmaker says Florida should look at spending state money to lure the Cubs and Brewers once their camp leases expire. Tired of losing MLB teams and their spring camps to Arizona, an influential Republican lawmaker says Florida should look at spending […]
New for 2010: The Corn Crib
The Normal CornBelters will play its home games at the Corn Crib, which opens next season. The new ballpark at Heartland Community College will named the Corn Crib after officials with the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) reached a marketing agreement with a state corn-marketing organization. The name will be announced at a press conference […]
Ballpark Visit: Sam Lynn Ballpark, home of the Bakersfield Blaze
We continue with more ballpark profiles from the 2009 season. Today: Sam Lynn Ballpark, the home of the Bakersfield Blaze. Built facing west, Sam Lynn Ballpark used to know as the park where play was suspended for 15 minutes while the sun set over the outfield fence. Those days are gone, but the orientation still […]