Bevos ballpark plans back up in the air — and maybe doomed
After planners determined there’s no way a ballpark could physically coexist with Memorial Coliseum in the Rose Quarter, Portland officials take a second look at putting a Portland Beavers ballpark in the Lents area of town — but Bevos owner Merritt Paulson refuses to personally guarantee the project.The status of a new Portland Beavers (Class […]
Dodgers launch “Mannywood” section
The Los Angeles Dodgers go on the offensive with a slew of specially branded sections at Dodger Stadium, including a left-field deal devoted to Manny Ramirez.The Los Angeles Dodgers are launching special seating offers at Dodger Stadium starting this coming homestand. The most notable: fans will have the opportunity to sit in "Mannywood," an area […]
Captains unveil improvement to Fair Grounds Field
A new videoboard, party decks and all-you-can-eat buffet are among the improvements made to the ballpark by the Shreveport-Bossier Captains.A new videoboard, party decks and all-you-can-eat buffet are among the improvements made to Fair Grounds Field by the Shreveport-Bossier Captains (independent; American Association). First and foremost among the improvements is a brand new E-Sign video […]
O’Conner: We’d like to retain Dodgertown name for Vero Beach facility
MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the name of the former training camp of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, but Frank McCourt and crew must sign off — and the team has already started using Dodgertown as the brand for the Dodger Stadium area.MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the […]
Mallards add sponsored bike valet
It seems like a no-brainer for a baseball team to add a bike valet to their ballpark, which would cut down on traffic and perhaps bring a new sponsor to the mix. That’s what the Madison Mallards are doing this season.It seems like a no-brainer for a baseball team to add a bike valet to […]
Fort Wayne ballpark demolition scheduled for June
Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Fort Wayne Wizards, will be dismantled in May, with an auction of reusable equipment due for May 30. Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Fort Wayne Wizards (Low Class A: Midwest League), will be dismantled in May, with an auction of reusable equipment due for May 30. […]
Talk about Biloxi ballpark emerges again
We hear from so many people this is the worst possible time to start planning a new ballpark, but chatter rises again about Tim Bennett’s attempts to being baseball to Biloxi.We’re not sure if there’s anything solid going on, but there’s been chatter lately about Tim Bennett’s attempts to bring a new ballpark to Biloxi, […]
Specifics of Mellencamp/Dylan/Nelson tour announced
As we reported several weeks ago, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are embarking on a summer concert tour, hitting minor-league ballparks across the nation. Here’s the itinerary. Want to avoid the rush? Pre-order your tickets through our ticket outlet and save yourself some hassles. As we reported several weeks ago, John Mellencamp, Bob […]
Opposition rises to new Augusta ballpark
The Augusta GreenJackets are already facing some formidable opposition to their new-ballpark proposal, as well as the possibility of a referendum on the issue.The Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) are already facing some formidable opposition to their new-ballpark proposal, as well as the possibility of a referendum on the issue. We’re guessing the […]
Bears receive grant to study new ballpark
The Yakima Bears received a $40,000 grant from Yakima County to study the team’s economic options for a new or renovated ballpark, but it sure sounds like team ownership is set on a new facility.The Yakima Bears (short season; Northwest League) received a $40,000 grant from Yakima County to study the team’s economic options for […]
FBI investigating Red Sox spring-training site selection
The team says it’s not involved with an FBI investigation of the site-selection process for a new Boston Red Sox training facility, as Lee County is asked to turn over emails associated with the process.The Boston Red Sox says they not involved with an FBI investigation of the site-selection process for a new Boston Red […]
ULB, developer announce plans for new downtown Dallas ballpark
The new ballpark for a United League Baseball franchise will be near the Trinity River near downtown Dallas, as part of a larger $500 million development.A developer working in conjunction with Reunion Sports Group, the owners and operators of independent United League Baseball, is proposing a new ULB ballpark as part of a $500-million development […]
Cordaro signature nets $525 for ALS
Normally a signature from Omaha Royals GM Martie Cordaro is worth $525 only when it’s used to sign a $525 check — but a unique fundraiser coordinated by the O-Royals and Quad Cities River Bandits raised that amount for charity.Normally a signature from Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) GM Martie Cordaro is worth […]