Will trash burner raise a stink at new Twins ballpark?
Despite studies indicating a garbage burner next to the new Minnesota Twins ballpark would not impact game attendees, Hennepin County is planning on spending $500,000 on technoloogy to reduce odors.Despite studies indicating a garbage burner next to the new Minnesota Twins ballpark would not impact game attendees, Hennepin County is planning on spending $500,000 on […]
JetHawks sold to local group
The Lancaster JetHawks have been sold to a local ownership group that includes an owner of the Orem Owlz, pending approval from baseball’s governing bodies.The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) have been sold to a local ownership group that includes an owner of the Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League), pending approval from baseball’s […]
Toole announces plans for Super Independent Baseball
Jamie Toole, the former Carolina League GM who founded the South Coast League, is back in the game with plans for Super Independent Baseball.Jamie Toole, the former Carolina League GM who founded the South Coast League, is back in the game with plans for Super Independent Baseball. We’ll be speaking with him next week about […]
Maintaining the Wrigley mystique
The emergence of the Ricketts family as the apparent winners of the Chicago Cubs derby now shifts the discussion to what the family plans to do with Wrigley Field, one of the crown jewels of baseball. That Tom Ricketts has a great love of Wrigley Field is well-documented — the Chicago native met his wife […]
A’s seek upraded spring facilities
The Oakland A’s say they’ll spend $15 million on upgraded spring-training facilities, provided Phoenix pays back the money in coming years.The Oakland A’s say they’ll spend $15 million on upgraded spring-training facilities, provided Phoenix pays back the money in coming years. Owner Lew Wolff says he’d like to see new clubhouses at Phoenix Municipal Stadium […]
Preservationists seek plan for Civic Stadium
With the Eugene Ems likely to move to a new ballpark at the University of Oregon after this season, the future of historic Civic Stadium is in some doubt.With the Eugene Ems (short season; Northwest League) likely to move to a new ballpark at the University of Oregon after this season, the future of historic […]
Yankees move into new ballpark
The New York Yankees make the symbolic — and historic — move into their new ballpark.Friday was a big day for the front office of the New York Yankees: the move was made from the former Yankee Stadium to the new Yankee Stadium, slated to open in April. Being the Yankees, the move was a […]
The week that was: Jan. 24
The top stories this week on Ballpark Digest: the Continental Baseball League is poised to absorb most of the United League; new marks from the West Virginia Power, cost overruns in Gwinnett County, and more.Here are the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views: CBL to potentially absorb […]
New for 2009: Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers
The newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League ties into the fishing culture of the area.The name of the new summer-collegiate Northwoods League franchise in Brainerd is the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers. The teamʼs logo features a large fish emerging from behind the Lunkers nickname towards a baseball-baited fishing pole and line. The team colors […]
Bats, Reds extend PDC
The Louisville Bats and Cincinnati Reds extended their player-development deal through 2012.The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have announced an extension of their Player Development Contract (PDC) with the Cincinnati Reds through 2012. This extends the previous agreement, which was set to expire after the 2010 baseball season. "The Reds are extremely pleased to […]
Normal ballpark approved
A proposed Frontier League ballpark was approved by Heartland Community College and the Normal City Council this week, paving the way for a 2010 opening.A proposed Frontier League ballpark was approved by Heartland Community College and the Normal City Council this week, paving the way for a 2010 opening. The cost of the $12-million facility […]
Omaha CWS plans released; Sarpy County officially requests state money for new ballpark
WIth an official groundbreaking, Omaha moves forward with a new College World Series ballpark — and to the south, Sarpy County requests state aid for a new ballpark for the Omaha Royals, setting up a ballpark showdown in America’s heartland. On Wednesday, the City of Omaha, the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) and NCAA […]
Will new Winston-Salem ballpark open on time?
The locals are wondering whether a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash will open in April, given the ongoing negotiations over control of the team and the project.The locals are wondering whether a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) will open in April, given the ongoing negotiations over […]