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 […]
For first time in 59 years, Altobelli will be spectator
Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball" is retiring from baseball, ending a 59-year run that saw him manage a World Series champ and spending most of his career with the Red Wings.Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball" is totally retiring from baseball, as Joe Altobelli ends a 59-year run that saw him manage a World Series champ and spending most of […]
Crushers cutting it close for ballpark opening
Crews are working nonstop to complete All Pro Freight Stadium, the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers in Avon, Ohio by June 1.Crews are working nonstop to complete All Pro Freight Stadium, the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) in Avon, Ohio by June 1. It will be tight, to […]
Spring attendance down; sellouts rare
Spring-training attendance in Arizona is down some 20 percent this spring when compared to 2008, as teams struggle with smaller crowds.Spring-training attendance in attendance is down some 20 percent this spring when compared to 2008, as teams struggle with smaller crowds. Teams in the Cactus League are averaging 4,472 fans per game, down from 5,719 […]
Aces ballpark construction delayed after helicopter mishap
The helicopter scheduled to move the new lights to the new Reno Aces ballpark broke down, pushing the installation to next week.It won’t cause any major problems on the total construction timeline, but the installation of lights at the new Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark will be delayed by a week after […]
Alou: This is make-or-break year for WBC
Felipe Alou, bemoaning a scarcity of big names in the lineups, says the future of the World Baseball Classic depends on a strong showing this year, as baseball officials fear a half-empty Dodger Stadium for the finals.Felipe Alou is managing the Dominican Republic team in this year’s World Baseball Classic tournament. He’s also one of […]
Bevos ballpark plan runs into serious financial obstacles
City officials say the numbers don’t add up for a new Portland Beavers ballpark and a renovation of PGE Park as a soccer-only facility, threatening Merritt Paulson’s plans to bring MLS to Portland.City officials say the numbers don’t add up for a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark and a renovation of […]
Did Yankees overestimate demand for high-end seating at new ballpark?
With long-time season-ticket buyers upset with their seat locations and an apparent glut of inventory in the high-end seating, the New York Yankees may have overestimated demand for big-buck ducats at the new Yankee Stadium.With long-time season-ticket buyers upset with their seat locations and an apparent glut of inventory in the high-end seating, the New […]
Dodgertown without the Dodgers
We all knew this would be a rough spring in Vero Beach, the first for the community after the departure of the Dodgers from Dodgertown. Now Indian River County is scrambling to bring back baseball, but the chances are amateurs, not pros, will on the field in future years.We all knew this would be a […]
The week that was: March 7
The most popular stories this week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views: Whitecaps to unveil $15 burger, contraction rears its ugly head, ownership changes in the Cal League, and more.The most popular stories this week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views: Whitecaps to unveil $15 burger, contraction rears its ugly head, […]
Key vote may go Marlins way
City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, a swing vote on the decision to fund a new Florida Marlins ballpark, now indicates her tentative support for the plan.City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, a swing vote on the decision to fund a new Florida Marlins ballpark, now indicates her tentative support for the plan. Spence-Jones, who was on maternity leave […]