Dodgers, White Sox find spring a hard sell
A plan to capitalize on spring training’s popularity in Glendale is coming up short, as the Dodgers and White Sox attempt to change the rules on how games are marketed.A plan to capitalize on spring training’s popularity in Glendale’s Camelback Ranch is coming up short, as the Dodgers and White Sox attempt to change the […]
Indiana State announces new-ballpark plans, will make pitch for pro team
Officials with the Terre Haute school say the construction of a 2,500-seat facility will also aid in efforts to land a pro team.Indiana State becomes the latest school to announce plans for a new ballpark. The 2,500-seat facility will sit on the site of the current Sycamore Field and cost between $1.5 million and $2 […]
Captains make early naming-rights payment, negotiate rent extension
High finance in Eastlake, as the owners of the Lake County Captains continue to mend what had been a strained relationship with the city.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League) made an early payment of $996,500 to the city of Eastlake for naming rights to Classic Park, while also negotiating an extension of […]
SWB Yankees go with — surprise! Yankees for concessions
The new concessionaire at PNC Field: Legends Hospitality, the firm owned by the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys.The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) and the Lackawanna County Stadium Authority have settled on Legends Hospitality Management to handle the concessions at PNC Field, replacing a local vendor who ran into financial and management […]
Votes on Marlins ballpark moved up
Final votes on the five agreements to make a new Florida Marlins ballpark a reality are now scheduled for March 4 and 5.Final votes on the five agreements to make a new Florida Marlins ballpark a reality are now scheduled for March 4 and 5. When the ballpark deal collapsed last Friday, the decision was […]
H-Sens unveil four new picnic areas
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled four new picnic areas at Commerce Bank Park, part of the first phase of the two-phase $45-million renovation project on City Island. The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled four new picnic areas at Commerce Bank Park, part of the first phase of the two-phase $45-million […]
Always read the fine print, as Marlins fans are discovering
The devil is in the details — and as the public pores over the many details in the proposed construction agreements for a new Florida Marlins ballpark, the details are devilish indeed.If the devil is indeed the details, then the devil casts an awfully long shadow in the construction agreement between Miami-Dade County and the […]
Last piece of Shea Stadium comes down
The last piece of Shea Stadium standing was taken down around noon Eastern, as all that’s left from the former home of the New York Mets is a pile of rubble.Shea Stadium is no more, as the last bit of the ballpark standing — a multistory staircase — was taken down today. It’s a bittersweet […]
Task force not thrilled with Paulson’s stadium funding proposal
After being burned for millions in the previous PGE Park renovation debacle, a task force charged with charting the future of the facility and a new Portland Beavers ballpark says it wants to see owner Merritt Paulson assume some responsibility for any potential financial issues.After being burned for millions in the previous PGE Park renovation […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 18, 2009
In today’s installment, the Akron Aeros unveil a "hit for the cycle" promotion, the Fisher Cats’ Mike Murphy snares a prestigious award, and the Orange County Flyers round out their coaching staff. In today’s installment, the Akron Aeros unveil a "hit for the cycle promotion, the Fisher Cats’ Mike Murphy snares a prestigious award, and […]
New ballpark culmination of years of hard work for Tanner
We’re guessing someday the new University of South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but for now he’ll be happy directing the action from the dugout — and pleased he’s raised the public profile of college baseball.We’re guessing someday the new South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but […]
A’s suspend Fremont plans; will reevaluate future home for club
Facing unanticipated opposition to a Warm Spring neighborhood ballpark location in Fremont, owner Lew Wolff says he’ll step back and come up with a new game plan.Facing unanticipated opposition to a Warm Springs neighborhood ballpark location in Fremont, co-owner Lew Wolff says he’ll step back and come up with a new game plan. After plans […]
Camelback Ranch: Setting the new standard for spring-training complexes
The opening of new spring-training complexes in the greater Phoenix area is giving ballpark architects some new ways of rethinking player development in the modern area. On Friday we presented our look at the new Goodyear Ballpark and the spiffy Cleveland Indians training complex. Today we look at Camelback Ranch, the impressive 141-acre complex shared […]