MLB to expand Civil Rights Game to other markets?
After Cincinnati sells out the 2009 Civil Rights Game and puts on a thought-provoking event, baseball officials discuss moving it to different cities in 2011 and beyond. After Cincinnati sells out the 2009 Civil Rights Game and puts on a thought-provoking event, baseball officials discuss moving it to different cities in 2011 and beyond. This […]
Red Sox spring-facility plans could be unveiled next week
Plans for a new Boston Red Sox spring-training facility in Lee County could be unveiled as soon as next week. Plans for a new Boston Red Sox spring-training facility in Lee County could be unveiled as early as next week, as county and team officials meet with architects to finalize a specific site and layout. […]
San Jose to put off ballpark referendum until 2010
Oakland A's owner Lew Wolff says any vote on a new ballpark in San Jose would be premature, so any proposal will go before the voters in 2010 at the earliest. Oakland A's owner Lew Wolff says any vote on a new ballpark in San Jose would be premature, so any proposal will go before […]
Paulson withdraws request for Bevos ballpark in Lents
Portland Beavers owner Merritt Paulson withdraws his proposal for a new ballpark in the Lents area of Portland, as community members rise in opposition to the plan and city leaders question whether a new ballpark is needed at all. Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Merritt Paulson has withdrawn his proposal for a […]
Portland to move ahead with soccer renovation, put off plans for Bevos ballpark
With a critical community committee putting off a vote for a new ballpark in the Lents area, city leaders and the Portland Beavers will move ahead with a renovation of PGE Park and worry about a ballpark plan later. To say that things are up in the air about the future of the Portland Beavers […]
Marlins ballpark financing delayed yet again
Miami-Dade County goes to court today to fight yet another citizen lawsuit challenging the financing plan for a new Florida Marlins ballpark. Miami-Dade County goes to court today to fight yet another citizen lawsuit challenging the financing plan for a new Florida Marlins ballpark. It's now crunch time for the ballpark, as the next three […]
Rangers to name owners suite after Bush
The suite directly behind home plate will honor former President George W. Bush, an owner of the Rangers from 1989 to 1998. Former President George W. Bush, an owner of the Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1998, will be honored by the team as the owners suite behind home plate at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington […]
Winston-Salem will fund ballpark completion
In a unanimous vote, the Winston-Salem City Council agreed to borrow $12.7 million to finance the remaining construction of the new downtown Winston-Salem Dash ballpark; owner Billy Prim says construction could resume in July. In a unanimous vote after the addition of more oversight for the city, the Winston-Salem City Council agreed to borrow $12.7 […]
Thursday vote could determine Bevos ballpark fate
A vote by the Lents Urban Renewal Advisory Committee could determine whether the Portland Beavers get the green light for a new Lents-area ballpark. The fate of a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark could be a lot clearer after the Lents Urban Renewal Advisory Committee votes on whether to support or […]
Last-minute changes popping up with Marlins ballpark financing
Wachovia, which is lending $100 million toward the $515-million Florida Marlins ballpark project, wants its fees paid up front. Meanwhile, the rest of the bonds for the project will be sold this week. It's not unusual to see last-minute changes on the financing package for a project on the scale of a new Major League […]
Rangers lay off staff; is sale on the way?
The Texas Rangers laid off less than 10 percent of their 275-person staff, the latest sign that MLB teams are still struggling on the revenue front this season. The Texas Rangers offered a severance package to an unspecified number of team employees , the last sign of revenue challenges facing MLB teams this season. The […]
Winston-Salem delays decision on additional funding for ballpark
A proposal to spend an additional $15.7 in public funds on a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash was put off by the City Council, giving area residents more time to provide feedback. A proposal to spend an additional $15.7 in public funds on a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class […]
More good attendance news, this time from Davenport
Despite the economy, many minor-league teams are doing OK: in today's good news, the Quad Cities River Bandits are enjoying their second-highest first-half attendance in team history. Despite the economy, many minor-league teams are doing OK: in today's good news, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are enjoying their second-highest first-half […]