Aces seek city aid for ballpark district development
The owners of the Reno Aces are seeking annual city aid for improvements to the ballpark district development.The owners of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are seeking annual city aid for improvements to the ballpark district development. The $1 million a year would not go toward the new ballpark, slated to open […]
Defenders ballpark lease transfer on tap for next week; new team for Norwich chosen?
The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond takes another step forward next Monday when the Norwich City Council considers a transfer of the Dodd Stadium lease. Meanwhile, a NY-Penn League team is tentatively pegged to replace the Defenders.The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to Richmond takes another step forward next […]
More bad news for Marlins ballpark plans: prime source of funding plummets
A proposal for a new Florida Marlins ballpark funded mostly with tourism taxes received another hit after county officials reported revenues fell 22 percent — the worst since 9/11.A proposal for a new Florida Marlins ballpark funded mostly with tourism taxes received another hit after county officials reported revenues fell 22 percent — the worst […]
Paulson agrees to Portland’s financial demands; still may not be enough
Portland Beavers owner Merritt Paulson agreed to all the financial demands laid down for the financing of a new ballpark and a PGE Park renovation — but there still may not be enough support on the City Council to finalize the deal.Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Merritt Paulson agreed to all the […]
Mariners post loss in 2008, first since 1999
The only MLB team to publicly state earnings, the Seattle Mariners made its annual accounting to the Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District (PFD) and reported a $4.5 million loss for fiscal year 2008.The only MLB team to publicly state earnings, the Seattle Mariners made its annual accounting to the Washington State […]
Could Oakland Coliseum work as baseball-only venue?
So many of the recent design decisions at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium have been made to please the NFL’s Oakland Raiders. But if the Raiders do move, can the facility be turned into an adequate baseball-only stadium?So many of the design decisions at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium have been made to please the NFL’s Oakland Raiders. But […]
Ballpark Notes for March 9, 2009, part deux
The Akron Aeros introduce a new club suite, while the Fayetteville SwampDogs unveil a promotion relying on serendipity.The Akron Aeros introduce a new club suite, while the Fayetteville SwampDogs unveil a promotion relying on serendipity. We expect a lot of clubs to do what the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) are doing for the 2009 […]
Comment away on Ballpark Digest
A small step for Ballpark Digest, a nice new feature for readers: the ability to add comments to the end of news and feature articles.Visitors to the Ballpark Digest site today may have noticed something new at the end of news articles and features: a comments field. We’re partnering with Facebook to add comments to […]
Ballpark Notes for March 9, 2009
More teams offer "economic stimulus" plans as 2009 promotions, while Jason Lamar is the new voice of the River City Rascals.More teams offer "economic stimulus" plans as 2009 promotions, while Jason Lamar is the new voice of the River City Rascals. In Iowa, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Class A; Midwest League) are implementing their […]
G-Braves lay down sod at new ballpark
Nothing says spring like new sod. And we have the pics to prove it.As the rest of us deals with a lingering winter and the possibility of more snow this week, the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) went ahead and laid sod at their new ballpark, slated to open next month. Here are photos, […]
Twins promo ties ticket price to Dow Jones average
With the stock market on a daily roller-coaster ride, the Minnesota Twins’ plan to tie ticket prices in the left-field stands to the closing price of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is the ultimate in variable pricing.With the stock market on a daily roller-coaster ride, the Minnesota Twins’ plan to tie ticket prices in the […]
G-Braves expect strong start to season
Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season.Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season. Of course, […]
Cats to hold A-Fraud Redemption Day at fan fest
Fans can exchange a piece of memorabilia from Alex Rodriguez’s admitted steroid years (2001-2003) for Fort Worth Cats ducats.Fans can exchange a piece of memorabilia from Alex Rodriguez’s admitted steroid years (2001-2003) for Fort Worth Cats (independent; American Association) ducats during the team’s spring fan fest on March 14. It’s a cute gimmick, to be […]