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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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