In memoriam: Sue Burns
Most fans didn't know much about her, but Sue Burns was the largest shareholder in the San Francisco Giants and a quiet presence with the team. She passed away Sunday at the age of 58. Most fans didn't know much about her, but Sue Burns was the largest shareholder in the San Francisco Giants and […]
Notre Dame/Yankee Stadium deal confirmed; next up, Rutgers, Syracuse
Notre Dame and Yankee Stadium officials confirmed the school will play at least one game — and potentially many more — at the new Yankee Stadium. Meanwhile, Yankees officials are working hard to line up more college games in coming years. Notre Dame, Army and Yankee Stadium officials confirmed the school will play at least […]
Winston-Salem to buy unfinished Dash ballpark
Winston-Salem will buy the unfinished ballpark from Billy Prim's development firm and lease it back to him, giving the city more control over completion of the facility for the 2010 season. The city of Winston-Salem will buy the unfinished Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) ballpark from Billy Prim's development firm and lease it […]
Marlins break ground on new ballpark; release ballpark renderings
The Florida Marlins broke ground on their new ballpark over the weekend, as well as releasing more details about the 37,000-seat retractable-roof facility The look for the new Florida Marlins ballpark, according to owner Jeffrey Loria, should reflect the distinctive architectural heritage of Miami: a sleek, cool style punctuated with pastels and plenty of access […]
Greenlee Field to be commemorated today
Greenlee Field, the first black-owned ballpark in the Negro Leagues, will be remembered today with Pennsylvania State Historical Marker plaque at a 4:30 p.m. ceremony. Gus Greenlee was arguably the most successful and flamboyant of the various Negro League owners, promoting his Pittsburgh Crawfords tirelessly and raising the level of play in the Negro National […]
New Rays ballpark discussion shifts to Tampa
It's not a given that a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark will end up in St. Pete, as a citizen committee exploring a new facility says Tampa is actually the best location. The area around Raymond James Stadium in Tampa would be the most accessible place for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, according to […]
Luzerne, Lackawanna County officials meet to discuss SWB ballpark
Commissioners from the two counties, which jointly own PNC Field and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, met in private to discuss ballpark issues — a meeting that apparently violated the state's open-meeting law. Commissioners from the two counties, which jointly own PNC Field and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League), met in private to discuss ballpark […]
Notre Dame, Army eye Yankee Stadium for football
The old Yankee Stadium was a showcase for more than just baseball: important football games and boxing matches were held there. The new Yankee Stadium may pick up that legacy, hosting the annual Notre Dame-Army football game in 2010. The old Yankee Stadium was a showcase for more than just baseball: important football games and […]
In Montgomery, the Biscuits want to break bats
Strongman Steve Carrier will attempt to break the world record for broken bats between innings at Saturday night's Montgomery Biscuits game.As the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) host the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx on Saturday night at Riverwalk Stadium, Steve Carrier will attempt to break the world-record for broken bats in a minute by […]
New Knights ballpark: on or off?
To say we've been receiving some mixed signals on a new Charlotte Knights ballpark these days is an understatement, but it's clear management will need to make some very difficult decisions about the team's future in coming months. Usually when we receive several tips about an upcoming ballpark project in a short amount of time, […]
Super Independent Baseball to take show on the road in ’10
We admit we're a little curious about what Jamie Toole and crew are up to with Super Independent Baseball; next season we'll get a glimpse when SIB goes on the road. We admit we're a little curious about what Jamie Toole and crew are up to with Super Independent Baseball; next season we'll get a […]
Saints to hold social-networking night
It may be an extreme promotion from the cutting-edge St. Paul Saints, but a social-networking event underscores how many baseball teams are using the power of new media to talk directly to fans. It may be an extreme promotion from the cutting-edge St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association), but a social-networking event underscores how many […]
Sarasota, Orioles closer to spring deal, but Lee County still is in the mix
With Gov. Charlie Crist releasing $7.5 million in state funds for Sarasota to use toward spring-training facilities, it now looks like the city is in the lead to land the Baltimore Orioles as a spring tenant, perhaps as soon as 2010. With Gov. Charlie Crist releasing $7.5 million in state funds for Sarasota to use […]