Remembering baseball during wartime on Memorial Day
As America prepares to remember those who sacrificed for their country during Memorial Day gatherings, it’s a good time to reflect upon the many baseball players who also sacrificed during wartime.As America prepares to remember those who sacrificed for their country during Memorial Day gatherings, it’s a good time to reflect upon the many baseball […]
Will Big Ten tourney stay in Columbus?
Small crowds have shown up for the inaugural hosting of the Big Ten baseball tournament at Huntington Park. Will the Big Ten be back in Columbus, or will the Big Ten go back to a playoff system putting the tourney at the ballpark of the conference winner?Small crowds have shown up for the inaugural hosting […]
Scorpions enter affiliation deal with Columbian pro league
Here’s one way to fill a roster: players from the Columbian Professional Baseball League will take the field this season for the Yuma Scorpions.The Yuma Scorpions (independent; Golden Baseball League) have signed a two year affiliation agreement with the Colombian Professional Baseball League to develop players, umpires, trainers, and other clubhouse personnel. This agreement starts […]
Ballpark Preview: ONEOK Field / Tulsa Drillers
The new downtown home of the Tulsa Drillers is scheduled to open April 8, 2010.Opening: April 8, 2010 Capacity: 6,200 fixed seats Number of Suites: 30 Owner: Tulsa Stadium Trust Architect: Populous Contractor: Manhattan Construction Co. Project Cost: $60 million for new ballpark ($39.2 million) and surrounding development; funding comes from $30 million in private donations […]
Aces, CBL to launch today
After a tumultuous offseason that saw Alexandria (La.) lose and regain baseball, the CBL’s Aces begin the regular season with a game against a — surprise! — travel team.After a tumultuous offseason that saw Alexandria (La.) lose and regain baseball, the CBL’s Aces begin the regular season with a game against a — surprise! — […]
Super Independent Baseball to launch fall showcase
The nascent indy circuit will begin with a fall league in the Chicago area; we presume it’s pay to play.The nascent Super Independent Baseball operation has announced the first annual Super Independent Baseball Fall League. The 2009 SIB Fall League will be held in the Chicagoland area between Sept. 20 and Oct. 11, 2009. “We […]
New Richmond ballpark can’t happen without city assistance: consultants
A new ballpark in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area can’t happen unless the city backs the bonds — a move that could suck up 11 percent of the city’s borrowing capacity — as a trio of consultants endorse the proposal, albeit with a laundry list of caveats. Still hanging: a sale of the Connecticut Defenders.If Richmond […]
New for 2010: The Normal CornBelters
The newest team in the Frontier League now has a name and a ballpark after Normal City Council approval last night.The newest team in the independent Frontier League now has a name, the Normal CornBelters, and a ballpark after the Normal City Council approval last night. The CornBelters won out on a name-the-team contest that included […]
Saints mascot for 2009: Slumhog Millionaire
The friendly pig at St. Paul Saints games this season will have yet another in a long line of colorful names.The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) announced Monday the name of their 2009 pig: Slumhog Millionaire. The name was selected out of more than 1,300 entries in a bname-the-pig content. The winning entry was […]
Report expected to endorse new Richmond ballpark
A Shockoe Bottom development could generate enough tax revenue to pay for a new Richmond ballpark, according to a study commissioned by Mayor Dwight Jones to be released today — but that endorsement will come with caveats, such as the continued financial contributions of neighboring counties. A Shockoe Bottom development could generate enough tax revenue […]
Lake County final team names released
The five finalists for the new Northern League team in Zion, Ill. were announced.The five finalists for the new independent Northern League team in Zion, Ill. were announced. They are: Cowpokes, Luckies, Fielders, Comets and Skippers. Fans can vote for their favorite at the team website. The contest will continue to run until the winner is […]
Yankees alter pregame rules, will allow fans close to field before games
Faced with a barrage of negative public opinion, the New York Yankees relaxed rules prohibiting fans from approaching the field during home batting practice.Faced with a barrage of negative public opinion over the class separation at the new Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees relaxed rules prohibiting fans from approaching the field before games. When […]
Ripken Foundation plans new youth fields, including Memorial Stadium replica
There are a lot of worthy organizations putting in youth baseball fields these days, but the plan by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation caught our eye because of the Memorial Stadium connection.The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation is raising money to build three to five ballfields for disadvantaged youth in Baltimore, and one of the proposed […]