Weiss, Global Spectrum take full reins of Memphis Redbirds tonight
A month after the Memphis Redbirds cleaned out the front office and brought in Global Spectrum to run operations, new GM Benjamin Weiss is ready to take control tonight.No Article Text
IMG/ISG retained to negotiate financing of new UK ballpark
The University of Kentucky has retained IMG/International Stadia Group to negotiate financing and sponsorships for a new on-campus ballpark. The University of Kentucky has retained IMG/International Stadia Group to negotiate financing and sponsorships for a new on-campus ballpark, as well as other university facilities. IMG/ISG has maintained that private financing could be used to build […]
Bombers improve on field, at gate; will they return to Battle Creek?
After three seasons, the Battle Creek Bombers hit their stride in 2009, improving at the gate and on the field. But will it all be enough for the team to return in 2010? The Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) had the best season in the team's three-year existence, drawing 958 fans a game […]
Yankees settling into new ballpark in big way
We're now two thirds through the regular season, and the New York Yankees have turned the new Yankee Stadium into a distinct home-field advantage. We're now two thirds through the regular season, and the New York Yankees have turned the new Yankee Stadium into a distinct home-field advantage — something that distinctly showed in the […]
Initial site plans surface for new BoSox spring facility
Spring Training 2012 will be here before we know it, which is why planning for the new Boston Red Sox has already begun in earnest, with a conceptual site plan released to Lee County officials this week. Spring Training 2012 will be here before we know it, which is why planning for the new Boston […]
Tucson officials court Japanese team for spring training
With the defection of the Chicago White Sox this year and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies after Spring Training 2010, Tucson officials are proactively seeking a pro Japanese team to fill the slack at Tucson Electric Field as a member of the Cactus League.With the defection of the Chicago White Sox this year and […]
CPL: Buck Hardee Field must be upgraded
Coastal Plain League President Pete Bock says Buck Hardee Field needs an upgrade, but the owners of the Wilmington Sharks seem happy with it. Coastal Plain League President Pete Bock says Buck Hardee Field needs an upgrade, but the owners of the Wilmington Sharks seem happy with it. Buck Hardee Field is an older Amercan […]
Elmira Pioneers, NYBL see attendance gains in ’09
It seems hard to believe, but some of the summer-collegiate leagues are close to the end of the season. Both the New York Collegiate Baseball League and Florida Collegiate Summer League wrap up this week, with the NYCBL reporting some solid attendance increases. It seems hard to believe, but some of the summer-collegiate leagues are […]
BlueClaws’ prescription for post-season blues: a blood drive
Attracting fans to post-season games is always a challenge. The Lakewood BlueClaws hope to change this with a promotion that exchanges tickets for blood donations. Attracting fans to post-season games is always a challenge. The Lakewood BlueClaws (Low Class A; Sally League) hope to change this with a promotion that exchanges tickets for blood donations. […]
Sarpy County makes moves to keeping ballpark on budget
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Coors Field vistas protected
The Denver City Council is implementing an 86-foot height restriction on new buildings outside Coors Field in an attempt to preserve views from the ballpark. The Denver City Council is implementing an 86-foot height restriction on new buildings outside Coors Field in an attempt to preserve views from the ballpark. The view became an issue […]
Ray Winder Field sale goes through
Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers, is being sold to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, but its future is not clear. Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), is being sold to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, but its future […]
Life on the road: Staten Island and Rochester
Yeah, site updates haven't been as prolific as many of you would like. But life on the road cuts down on the time devoted to site updates, and it's been a blast presenting awards to the Staten Island Yankees and Rochester Red Wings. Here's a look at our travels. Yeah, site updates on Ballpark Digest […]