Portland task force gives preliminary approval to new Bevos ballpark — with plenty of conditions
The recommendation from Portland’s Major League Soccer Task Force was highly cautious, to say the least, and calls for owner Merritt Paulson to put in almost more than twice the amount he originally pledged.Portland’s Major League Soccer Task Force is giving the green light to renovation of PGE Park for pro soccer and a new […]
O-Royals, Sarpy County on verge of signing ballpark deal
Though nothing is final, negotiations are close to fruition on a deal for a new Omaha Royals ballpark in suburban Sarpy County; the deal could be announced as soon as next week.Though nothing is final, negotiations are close to fruition on a deal for a new Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark in […]
Vote on new Marlins ballpark delayed again
A vote by Miami City Commissioners on a proposed new Florida Marlins ballpark has been delayed yet again, this time to March 19.A vote by Miami City Commissioners on a proposed new Florida Marlins ballpark has been delayed yet again, this time to March 19. The original final vote was on Feb. 13, but was […]
Bevos games to be broadcast on KKAD, KPAM
Rich Burk and Tim Hagerty are back in the broadcast booth. The Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are back on Sunny 1550 KKAD and KPAM 860, which will broadcast all 144 of the team’s regular-season games, the 2009 Cricket Wireless Triple-A All-Star Game and potential playoff contests during the upcoming season. Sunny 1550 […]
The sad tale of John Odom
John Odom, the independent-baseball player once traded for 10 bats, passed away last fall after a fatal — and apparently accidental — drug overdose. He was never able to live down the stigma of being involved in a trick trade.It’s safe to say John Odom never fully fit into the baseball world. Described by teammates […]
Laaser new voice of Biscuits
Jon Laaser is the new voice of the Montgomery Biscuits.Jon Laaser is the new voice of the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League), serving as the team’s lead radio announcer for all 140 Biscuits regular-season games in 2009 on News Radio 1440. A native of Minneapolis, Minn., Laaser joins the Biscuits after serving two seasons […]
Timber Rattlers, Chiefs to square off at Miller Park
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Peoria Chiefs will play a Midwest League game at Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers.The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Peoria Chiefs will play a Low Class A Midwest League game at Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, on April 24. For the Brewers, the decision to […]
Questions raised about McCarthy’s minor-league memoir
Stories about players not on his team, inaccuracies about other players, and a 13-page letter from manager Tom Kotchman’s attorney are all raising issues about former Provo Angel Matt McCarthy’s memoir of life in the minors.Matt McCarthy was a pitcher in the Anaheim Angels farm system who dropped out of baseball to pursue a medical […]
Oppermann moves to R-Phils; McGinn replaces him in P-Nats broadcast booth
Anthony Oppermann is the new voice of the Reading Phillies, while Dan McGinn replaces him as the voice of the Potomac Nationals.Anthony Oppermann is the new voice of the Reading Phillies (Class AA; Eastern League), while Dan McGinn replaces him as the voice of the Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League). Oppermann will handle […]
Kasten is temporary GM in Washington
Team president Stan Kasten will temporarily assume the duties of general manager for the Washington Nationals after the departure of Jim Bowden.Team president Stan Kasten will temporarily assume the duties of general manager for the Washington Nationals after the departure of Jim Bowden. He made the announcement yesterday at a staff meeting at the team’s […]
New Charles County ballpark exceeds revenue projections
Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, yielded 45 percent more in revenue for Charles County than originally budgeted.Events at Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League), yielded 45 percent more in revenue for Charles County than originally budgeted. That’s good news both for Opening Day […]
Rawhide unveil new concessions for 2009
The Visalia Rawhide announced new concessions offerings for the 2009 season, including magaritas and a bacon-wrapped hot dog. Mmmmmm, bacon.The Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League) announced major changes in the team’s concessions offerings to coincide with renovations and a new right-field stand at Recreation Ballpark. The Grand Slam Grill, located down the right […]
G-Braves delay installation of new turf to Thursday
Snow and freezing temperatures are forcing the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) to delay the installation of turf at the team’s new ballpark. Another team gets hit by bad weather, as snow and freezing temperatures are forcing the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) to delay the installation of turf at the team’s new […]