Flyers to take on women’s softball team in exhibition
The Schaumburg Flyers will host the Chicago Bandits in an exhibition game played under National Pro Fastpitch League rules.The Schaumburg Flyers (independent; Northern League) will make history on July 27 when the squad hosts a challenge game against the women of the Chicago Bandits, the 2008 National Pro Fastpitch League Champions. The 7:05 p.m. game […]
Lee County, Sarasota renew rivalry for Orioles spring-training camp
Talks are heating up over the future spring home of the Baltimore Orioles, with team officials meeting today with reps from Lee County — but don’t count out Sarasota just yet.Talks are heating up over the future spring home of the Baltimore Orioles, with team officials meeting today with reps from Lee County — but […]
Lowell Spinners agree to 10-year lease extension for LeLacheur Park
The Lowell Spinners will pay $250,000 annually for the use of LeLacheur Park over the next ten years, under a proposed agreement that ends a stalemate with the city.The Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) will pay $250,000 annually for the use of LeLacheur Park over the next ten years, under an agreement that ends a […]
Diamondbacks narrow spring-training choices to three
The Arizona Diamondbacks say they’ve narrowed the choice for a new spring-training faciity to three in the greater Phoenix area, but they’re not discussing specifics.The Arizona Diamondbacks say they’ve narrowed the choice for a new spring-training faciity to three in the greater Phoenix area, but they’re not discussing specifics. D-Backs chief executive Derrick Hall is […]
Bullfrogs commit to ballpark improvements, but still eye new home
The Green Bay Bullfrogs will put more than $17,000 into Joannes Stadium in lieu of rent, but owner Jeffrey Royle says the long-term goal is still a new ballpark in the area.The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will put more than $17,000 into Joannes Stadium in lieu of rent, but owner Jeffrey Royle […]
State funding for new O-Royals ballpark apparently dead in legislature
State assistance for a proposed new Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark in Sarpy County is on hold, as the main sponsor says will introduce a new version of the proposal in 2010.State assistance for a proposed new Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark in Sarpy County is on hold, as […]
Community support lacking for Richmond ballpark proposal
More opposition rises in public debate of new ballpark proposals in Richmond, as Shockoe Bottom plan is panned by attendees. The good news: residents don’t hate the idea of a new ballpark — they just hate the current proposal.Public forums aren’t always the best way to gauge public opinion: one side or the other on […]
WhiteWings revert to Rio Grande name, logo
United League Baseball’s south-Texas franchise will revert back to its original name, the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings, and use the original logo.United League Baseball’s south-Texas franchise will revert back to its original name, the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings, and use the original logo. Last year, the then-owners of the independent circuit changed the name from […]
GreenJackets score with Manny Ramirez promotion
The team attracted a sellout crowd to Lake Olmstead Stadium with a promotion featuring mockery of suspended star Manny Ramirez — the Mother of All Idiots — and cheap juice boxes. The Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) attacted a sellout crowd with a promotion honoring the “Mother of All Idiots,” Los Angeles Dodgers […]
Casper upgrades ticket sales with naming-rights deal, new vendor
The Casper Ghosts upgraded their ticketing capabilities with a ticket-booth naming-rights sale and a deal with a new vendor.The Casper Ghosts (rookie; Pioneer League) upgraded their ticketing capabilities with a ticket-booth naming-rights sale and a deal with a new vendor. The ticket booth at Mike Lansing Field is now the Hilton Garden Inn Casper Ticket […]
Bevos, city close to final funding proposal for new ballpark
The Portland Beavers ownership and city officials are close to a final new-ballpark funding proposal that would divert urban-renewal housing funds to the project.The Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ownership and city officials are close to a final new-ballpark funding proposal that would divert urban-renewal housing funds to the project. The new plan […]
New Loudoun ballpark close to go?
We wrote about this some time ago, but apparently the poor economy isn’t causing developers to step away from a $3-billion development in Loudoun, Va., which would include a $30-million Atlantic League ballpark.We wrote about this some time ago, but apparently the poor economy isn’t causing developers to step away from a $3-billion development in […]
Trost: No changes anticipated at Yankee Stadium
A record number of home runs and mondo complaints from fans about limited autograph access before games won’t lead the Yankees to make any changes to the new Yankee Stadium, according to COO Lonn Trost.A record number of home runs and mondo complaints from fans about limited autograph access before games won’t lead the Yankees […]