Global Spectrum cuts Redbirds staff to tune of 500K
Since taking control of the Memphis Redbirds on Monday, new management firm Global Spectrum has cut several employees, saving more than a half-million dollars in the process. Since taking control of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and AutoZone Park on Monday, new management firm Global Spectrum has cut several employees, saving more […]
Landowners not thrilled with Beaverton Bevos ballpark plan
Landowners whose holdings are being eyed for a new Portland Beavers ballpark say they're not interested in selling, but that's not stopping the city from looking at condemnation proceedings. Landowners whose holdings are being eyed for a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark say they're not interested in selling, but that's not […]
Drillers to hold topping-off ceremony today
The last steel girder at OneOK Field will be put into place today, as the Tulsa Drillers prepare for a 2010 ballpark opening. The last steel girder at OneOK Field will be put into place today, as the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) prepare for a 2010 ballpark opening. Everything is apparently on schedule: […]
Buffett, Brett add luster to Sarpy County groundbreaking
George Brett, Bob Gibson and Warren Buffett were among the dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking on a new Omaha Royals ballpark in suburban Sarpy County. With some controversy still surrounding a new Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark in suburban Sarpy County, the team brought in the big guns for the groundbreaking: […]
Ballpark Visit: Skylands Park, home of the Sussex Skyhawks
Everyone knows this is nowhere — or do they? We visit one of the more remote, but interesting ballparks in pro baseball: Skylands Park, the home of the Sussex Skyhawks. Mark Cryan tells us what makes this ballpark unique and worth a visit. Everyone knows this is nowhere — or do they? We visit one […]
Skylands Park / Sussex Skyhawks
Welcome to the middle of nowhere. Sussex County, New Jersey, is tucked away in the northern tip of the state near the New York state line. It s not Bruce Springsteen’s gritty urban Jersey, but rather rolling hills and pastures. The ballpark, the former home of the New Jersey Cardinals, sits at the crossroads of […]
Work resumes on new Winston-Salem ballpark
With financial issues addressed and a clearer ownership in place, construction of a new Winston-Salem Dash ballpark resumes in anticipation of a 2010 opening. With financial issues addressed and a clearer ownership in place, construction of a new Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) ballpark resumes in anticipation of a 2010 opening. True, the […]
Durham Athletic Park renovations to be unveiled Saturday
Renovations to Durham Athletic Park, the venerable former home of rhe Durham Bulls, will be unveiled in a public open house this Saturday.Minor League Baseball will hold a free, public Grand Opening at the renovated Durham Athletic Park (DAP), in Durham, N.C., this Saturday, August 15, from noon until 5 p.m. The event will feature a […]
Omaha Royals ballpark groundbreaking scheduled for today
Gov. Dave Heineman, not always a fan of the project, is scheduled to be part of the groundbreaking of a new Omaha Royals ballpark today in Sarpy County. Gov. Dave Heineman, not always a fan of the project, is scheduled to be part of today's groundbreaking of a new Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast […]
Sky Sox draw five-millionth fan to ballpark
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed Bruce Downs of Colorado Springs through the front gates of Security Service Field as the five millionth fan to attend a regular-season Sky Sox game.On Sunday the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed Bruce Downs of Colorado Springs through the […]
O-Royals see another attendance boost this season
In the midst of a recession that's dramatically impacted other franchises, the Omaha Royals are enjoying increased attendance and sales.The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) drew almost 25,000 fans to Rosenblatt Stadium for their last three games Friday through Sunday, going over 300,000 fans in 2009 for the 22nd consecutive season. The three-game […]
Shaq to square off against Albert Pujols at T.R. Hughes Ballpark
It should be a battle of the titans, as NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal takes on two-time National League MVP Albert Pujols in an episode to be taped for Shaq's new TV series. It should be a battle of the titans, as NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal takes on two-time National League MVP Albert Pujols in an […]
Loons reach out to community for ballpark improvements
The Michigan Baseball Foundation announced the launch of the Dow Diamond All-Stars fund-raising program, a chance for Great Lakes Loons fans to directly contribute to the Michigan Baseball Foundation for its charitable efforts in the community and improvements to Dow Diamond. To continue to have Dow Diamond be an engine of economic growth, charitable giving, […]