Bowden steps down as Nats GM
Under investigation by MLB and the FBI, the embattled Bowden stepped down this morning, saying he was a distraction to the team.Jim Bowden resigned this morning as GM of the Washington Nationals, saying investigations of his handling of Domincan player contracts were detracting from the team. Bowden and his longtime assistant, Jose Rijo, are under […]
Pensacola / Pensacola Pelicans / 2011
New ballpark plans for Pensacola Pelicans.Opening: 2011 (tentative) Capacity: 3,500 fixed seats Number of Suites: To be determined Owner: City of Pensacola Architect: HKS Contractor: Maritime Park Development Partners Ballpark Cost: $40 million (total project cost) Location: Downtown Pensacola waterfront A new ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) is the centerpiece of a […]
Florida collegiate league expands into DeLand
The Florida Collegiate Summer League will field a team at Stetson University’s Melching Field at Conrad Park this season.We had a chance to chat with Rob Sitz, vice president and COO of the summer-collegiate Florida Collegiate Summer League, at Wednesday’s Astros spring opener at Osceola County Stadium. (By the way, thanks to all the readers […]
Yankees, Bank of America drop sponsorship talks
Bank of America will not be a naming-rights sponsor of the new Yankee Stadium, as economic woes and public pressure are forcing the banking giant to withdraw.Bank of America will not be a naming-rights sponsor of the new Yankee Stadium, as economic woes and public pressure are forcing the banking giant to withdraw. Though the […]
San Jose officials already plotting strategy to land A’s
San Jose officials are already mapping a game plan to land the Oakland A’s, proposing a poll of city residents and designating lead negotiators for the city.San Jose officials are already mapping a game plan to land the Oakland A’s, proposing a poll of city residents and designating lead negotiators for the city. A group […]
Ducks open new ballpark today
The University of Oregon Ducks are back in the college-baseball ranks and will open PK Stadium today.The University of Oregon Ducks will play a home baseball game for the first time since 1981 with the opening of PK Stadium. The Ducks dropped varsity baseball in 1981 because of budget issues. The school brought baseball back […]
Federal money for Tiger Stadium receives initial approval
A federal omnibus spending bill passed by the House includes $3.8 million for the renovation of Tiger Stadium.A federal omnibus spending bill passed by the House includes $3.8 million for the renovation of Tiger Stadium. The Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy has until March 1 to show the city of Detroit it can raise enough money […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 26, 2009
In today’s ballpark newsy goodness: staff changes in Montgomery, a new voice in the Colorado Sky Sox broadcast booth, and the Williamsport Crosscutters attempt to conquer youth baseball one team at a time.In today’s ballpark newsy goodness: staff changes in Montgomery, a new voice in the Sky Sox broadcast booth, and the Crosscutters attempt to […]
Red Wings to star in PBS series
The Rochester Red Wings will star in a 13-episode public-television series, which will premiere in 2010.The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will star in a 13-episode public-television series called Minor League, which will air in 2010. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Campbell Media Group and WXXI public broadcasting on this innovative […]
TinCaps sell out season opener in half hour
It took the Fort Wayne TinCaps less than a half hour to sell out every fixed seat this season opener at Parkview Field; it takes longer to have a pizza delivered.It took the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) less than a half hour to sell virtually every chairback seat at Parkview Field for the […]
New lawsuit filed against Fish ballpark; hearing dates changed again
Disclosure is the issue, as local activists say negotiations for a new Florida Marlins ballpark occurred behind closed doors in violation of the state’s Sunshine laws.Two anti-ballpark activists have filed suit to prevent the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County from considering agreements regarding a new Florida Marlins ballpark, saying private meetings a year ago […]
New for 2009: All Pro Freight Stadium
The Lake Erie Crushers announced a naming-rights deal with local firm All Pro Freight Systems.All Pro Freight Stadium is the name of the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League), after the team sold naming rights to the Avon ballpark to local firm All Pro Freight Systems for the new ballpark in […]
Obstructed-view seats make comeback at new Yankee Stadium
Old-timers will feel a flush of nostalgia after finding out their $12 seats have a poor view of the playing field. Don’t worry, say Yankees officials; we’ll hang a TV or two out there.Old-timers will feel a flush of nostalgia after finding out their $12 seats have a poor view of the playing field. Don’t […]