Pro football to set up shop at AT&T Park
The home of the San Francisco Giants will be home base for a United Football League team headed by Denny Green.AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, will be home base for a United Football League team headed by Denny Green. The UFL is a four-team startup designed as a six-week fall league […]
Rays task force may have prelim recommendations by June — but no site
The task force charged with planning a potential future home of the Tampa Bay Rays will have recommendations this summer on design and funding, but probably won’t have a site recommendation until early 2010. That’s according to Jeff Lyash, chairman of the A Baseball Community (ABC) group working on a ballpark plan. While it seems […]
San Jose city committee wants to see poll of residents before moving forward on A’s
A San Jose City Council committee today passed a measure calling for a poll to gauge support among residents for a pursuit of the Oakland A’s.A San Jose CIty Council committee today passed a measure calling for a poll to gauge support among residents for pursing the Oakland A’s. While this may be premature — […]
Portland City Council votes to move ahead with new Bevos ballpark — but takes $15 million from the equation
The Portland CIty Council voted by a 3-2 margin to move ahead with a new Portland Beavers ballpark and a renovation of PGE Park as a soccer-only facility, but in the process stripped $15 million in urban-development funds from their financial commitment.The Portland CIty Council voted by a 3-2 margin to move ahead with a […]
Grizzlies promo schedule includes shammies, Magic 8-(Base)Ball
The Fresno Grizzlies caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product. On June 6 the Grizzlies […]
At least three groups bid for new D-Backs spring facility
The city of Mesa, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Gila River Indian Reservation in Chandler have all responded to a request for bids from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a new Phoenix-area facility, while the Colorado Rockies could conceivably share a facility as well. The two teams currently train at Tucson’s Hi Corbett Field […]
Weber, Lowell continue sparring over LeLacheur Park lease
Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber wants a 10-year deal for $2 million, while the city of Lowell wants a 10-year deal for $2.4 million.The city of Lowell has let out a Request for Proposals for a 10-year lease of LeLacheur Park after negotiators and Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) owner Drew Weber failed to […]
Agreement reached on new O-Royals ballpark
The Sarpy County Board must approve the plans for a new Omaha Royals ballpark, but there is a tentative agreement in place — though the details still need to be revealed.A negotiator for Sarpy County in suburban Omaha and the ownership of the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have reached an agreement on […]
Poor economy may force Brewers stadium tax extension
Lower-than-anticipated receipts and a diminished return on investments may force the Miller Park stadium district to extend a regional sales tax by four years.Lower-than-anticipated receipts and a diminished return on investments may force the Miller Park stadium district to extend a regional sales tax by four years. The 0.1 percent sales tax in Ozaukee, Washington, […]
Florida Winter Baseball League launches with four teams
The start-up league will launch with teams in Sanford, Miami, Leesburg and Cocoa.Another league is in our midst. The Florida Winter Baseball League will launch in October with four teams: the Miami team will play at University Park at FIU, the Lake County team will play at Leesburg’s Pat Thomas Stadium, the Cocoa team will […]
James & Ann Dobbins Baseball Stadium / UC Davis Aggies
Named for former player Jim Dobbins (1934-38) and his wife Ann, the home of the UC Davis Aggies was built in 1985. A new press box, concessions area, restrooms and entrance were added in 2002. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 1985 Capacity: 3,500 Dimensions: 310L, 410C, 310R Playing Surface: Grass Website: ucdavisaggies.cstv.com Conference: Big West Address/Directions: The […]
Doak Field at Dail Park / North Carolina State Wolfpack
It is always a fine thing when a college ballpark fits in just right with the scale and expectations of the baseball program it serves. This is particularly true when you look at Doak Field serving as home to the NCSU Wolfpack. Most years, NCSU features a handful of potential major leaguers on squads with […]
Clark-LeClair Stadium / East Carolina Pirates
The Greenville community and supporters of East Carolina University athletics went all out to make sure they would have a gem of a collegiate ballpark. In fact, no fewer than 150 individuals and organizations contributed at least $10,000 to make the project possible. Here’s a look at what they came up with. FAST FACTS Year […]