Brett Sports to Rancho Cucamonga
Sources say Bobby Brett, who already owns the High Desert Mavericks and other teams in the Northwest League and West Coast League, will be buying the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and shedding the Mavs soon after.Sources say Bobby Brett, who already owns the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) and other teams in the […]
Coastal Plain League to go green — for a week
The latest baseball league to announce a green initiative: the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League.The latest baseball league to announce a green initiative: the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League. While the CPL is still in the planning stages of its Go Green Week, member clubs will be taking part in several different ways to “Go Green.” The […]
Harrisburg scoreboard comes down
A key part of the renovation of Commerce Bank Park makeover is happening right now: the old scoreboard is going down.A key part of the renovation of Commerce Bank Park makeover is happening right now: the old scoreboard is going down. The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) sent a photo of the old scoreboard […]
Levin: Spending federal dollars on Tiger Stadium restoration makes sense
A clash of Senatorial cultures, as budget hawk Tom Coburn questions why the federal government should spend $3.8 million on the historic ballpark. Carl Levin’s response: it’s economic stimulus.An attempt to strip $3.8 million for the restoration of the original Tiger Stadium grandstand from a $410-billion federal bill failed, as Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) successfully […]
Whitecaps to unveil monster burger this season
The Fifth Third Burger will be big enough to feed a family of four.The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) held an afternoon of food tasting with concessionaire Gordon’s Food Service and settled on two new offerings for the 2009 season: the Fifth Third Burger and a chocolate-covered frozen banana. The Fifth Third […]
World Baseball Classic kicks off today: what’s the point?
The second World Baseball Classic kicks off tomorrow. In some countries, the tourney is a huge deal, but in the United States, plenty of good seats remain for the semis and finals. And with most stars (Johan Santana, Joe Nathan, Albert Pujols, Manny Ramirez, Ryan Howard, Ryan Dempster, and apparently Alex Rodriguez) passing on the […]
Onondaga County, Crunch look at hosting AHL game at Alliance Bank Stadium
The Syracuse Crunch minor-league hockey team is working on a plan for Alliance Bank Stadium, home of the Syracuse Chiefs, to host the first-ever outdoor AHL game.The Syracuse Crunch minor-league hockey team is working on a plan for Alliance Bank Stadium, home of the Syracuse Chiefs, to host the first-ever outdoor AHL game. The Crunch […]
Shwam named new manager of Aces
Dan Shwam, the former manager of the Laredo Broncos, is the new manager of the CBL’s Alexandria Aces.Dan Shwam, the former manager of the Laredo Broncos, is the new manager of the Alexandria Aces (independent; Alexandria Aces). Shwam comes to the Aces after spending two of the past three years as the manager of the […]
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 […]