National Hot Dog & Sausage Council confirms popularity of hot dogs
Folks eat a lot of hot dogs at ballparks, apparently. Who knew?The numbers from the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (NHDSC) are in, and the results are clear: people eat a lot of hot dogs at ballparks. With Opening Day this weekend, the NHDSC forecasts that ballparks around the country will serve 21,733,839 hot […]
San Francisco buys quarter stake in San Jose Giants
The San Francisco Giants are buying 25 percent of the San Jose Giants, a move the team says is purely coincidental to Oakland’s interest in San Jose; city officials are not pleased.The San Francisco Giants are buying a 25 percent share of the San Jose Giants (High Class A; California League), in a move both […]
New Marlins ballpark passes design hurdle
In the first public discussion of the aesthetics of a new Florida Marlins ballpark, the plan was approved by Miami’s Planning Advisory Board.In the first public discussion of the aesthetics of a new Florida Marlins ballpark, the plan was approved by Miami’s Planning Advisory Board. The move was expected; the reason to cover it is […]
Finally, some good news: Thunder say ticket sales up 17 percent over ’08
It’s been a rough offseason, as team after team prepares for the worst. But it looks like hard work pays off: the Trenton Thunder announced ticket sales were up 17 percent over the same date in 2008.It’s been a rough offseason, as team after team prepares for the worst. But it looks like hard work […]
After loss of Voyageurs, what will happen to Ottawa Stadium?
We smell a trend here. With the Ottawa Voyageurs folding shop, city officials are debating the future of Ottawa Stadium — and some want to see the place auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the renovation of Landsdowne Park for CFL football.With the Ottawa Voyageurs folding shop, city officials are debating the future of […]
Reconstituted United League Baseball announces first hire: “Dirty Al”
Heh. We just like publishing "Dirty Al" Gallagher’s name, because it’s one of the last good nicknames in baseball. He’s the new manager in Coastal Bend, as the indy circuit ramps up for 2009."Dirty Al" Gallagher is the first hire by the reconstituted United League Baseball. Dirty Al will direct field operations for the league’s […]
After loss of Surf, what will happen to Bernie Robbins Stadium?
With the Atlantic City Surf folding shop, city officials are debating the future of Bernie Robbins Stadium — but with no heat or water in the offices and several structural problems with the grandstand, it’s easy to see why the future of the facility is doomed.With the Atlantic City Surf (independent; Can-Am Association) folding shop, […]
AirHogs first out of the gates with OctoMom promotion
We expected to see these sooner: the Grand Prairie AirHogs are first to let us know about a promotion centered around the notorious OctoMon.The Grand Prairie AirHogs (independent; Amerian Association) released their 2009 Promotions Calendar today, announcing “OctoMom Night” and “A.I.G. Bailout Night.” “OctoMom Night,” expected to be a tongue-in-cheek promotional take on the nationally […]
Fans continue complaining about obstructed-view seats in new Gotham ballparks
New York City baseball fans are complaining long and hard about issues with their cheap seats at the new ballparks, forcing the Yankees to re-price some ducats and cornering the Mets into some defensiveness.New York City baseball fans are complaining long and hard about issues with their cheap seats at the new ballparks, forcing the […]
Taking the plunge in West Michigan
West Michigan has another unusual promotion in the works: After the Whitecaps complete an important play a sponsored plunger will move up and down and shoot water in the air. Yes, we even have video.Fresh off the heels of national attention for plans to sell a monster burger at the ballpark, West Michigan has another […]
Saints ballpark be praised
If spring is in the air, it’s once again time for the St. Paul Saints to make another run at a new ballpark. But fans of the team will probably be spending at least three more years at Midway Stadium, as the short-term prospects for a new ballpark are not encouraging.If spring is in the […]
Can Marana pull off spring training?
Tiny Marana is pushing forward plans for a $125-million, three-team spring-training complex. But are there three teams interested in training in the Tucson area? Tiny Marana is pushing forward plans for a $125-million, three-team spring-training complex. But are there three teams interested in training in the Tucson area? We don’t think so, which makes Marana’s […]
DLR lands Sarpy County ballpark design deal
The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners voted to retain DLR Group to design a new ballpark for the Omaha Royals; we’ll see what Stan Meredith can create with a very limited budget.The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners voted to retain DLR Group to design a new ballpark for the Omaha Royals; we’ll see what Stan […]