Ray Winder Field gets temporary reprieve
The bidding process for the Little Rock-owned portion of Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers, was so flawed city officials are recommending tossing out the decision to sell the historic ballpark to the University of Arkansas.The bidding process for the Little Rock-owned portion of Ray Winder Field, the former home of […]
Total borrowing cost of new Marlins ballpark: $1.9 billion
A revised budget for a new Florida Marlins ballpark pegs the total cost of borrowing on the project to be $1.9 billion — and we expect that number to be a prime topic as the city and Miami-Dade County discuss the final agreements for the project today.A revised budget for a new Florida Marlins ballpark […]
Spring arrives, as teams report for annual training season
We have the first arrivals to training camp, as pitchers and catches from several teams reported yesterday. To get you in the spring spirit, we have a look today at the new ballpark and training complex for the Cleveland Indians in Goodyear, Arizona today, followed by a preview of the new Los Angeles Dodgers/Chicago White […]
Goodyear Ballpark / Cleveland Indians / 4
The new spring home of the Cleveland Indians combines a state-of-the-art training complex with one of the more pleasant ballparks in the Cactus League. < Previous: Touring the training facility For a team training in recent years at Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes Park – complete with cramped and old clubhouse spaces – the difference […]
Goodyear Ballpark / Cleveland Indians / 3
The new spring home of the Cleveland Indians combines a state-of-the-art training complex with one of the more pleasant ballparks in the Cactus League. < Previous: Other ballpark highlights We also took an extensive tour of the Indians training facility. Splitting off the training facility from the ballpark is something that’s fallen out of favor […]
Goodyear Ballpark / Cleveland Indians
Goodyear, located on the far western edge of the greater Phoenix area, isn’t the first place to come to mind when brainstorming for the ideal spring-training locale. But the new spring home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds combines state-of-the-art training complexes with one of the more pleasant ballparks in the Cactus League, in […]
WXAV to broadcast ThunderBolts in 2009
The Windy CIty ThunderBolts are back on the airwaves after a broadcast deal with WXAV FM.The Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) announced an agreement with WXAV 88.3 FM to broadcast the team’s games during the 2009 season. WXAV, which is licensed to Saint Xavier University in Chicago, has committed to air at least 30 […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 12, part deux
More ballpark goodness for your daily perusal. In today’s second edition of Ballpark News, the Birmingham Barons announce staff changes, while the Williamsport Crosscutters freeze ticket prices for 2009.More ballpark goodness for your daily perusal. In today’s second edition of Ballpark News, the Birmingham Barons announce staff changes, while the Williamsport Crosscutters freeze ticket prices […]
Offerman sued over bat attack
Bridgeport Bluefish catcher John Nathans is suing former MLB All-Star and Long Island Duck Jose Offerman over a nasty bat-wielding incident that ended both careers.Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) catcher John Nathans is suing former MLB All-Star and Long Island Duck Jose Offerman over a nasty bat-wielding incident that ended both careers. Offerman took exception […]
TinCaps to move to new ballpark tomorrow
The Fort Wayne TinCaps will move into their new Parkview Field digs on Friday the 13th.The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) front-office staff will be moving from their offices at Memorial Stadium to their newly finished offices at Parkview Field on Friday, February 13th. “We are thrilled to be able to move […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 12, 2009
Today’s personnel news in the baseball world: the Potomac Nationals announce additions to the front office, while the Tucson Toros add to their coaching staff. In today’s personnel news: the Potomac Nationals announce additions to the front office, while the Tucson Toros add to their coaching staff. The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) […]
Lawmakers: Lay off Citi/Mets deal
A group of New York City and Long Island members of Congress ask Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to stay away from the $400-million naming-rights deal.A group of New York City and Long Island members of Congress ask Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to stay away from the $400-million naming-rights deal between Citigroup and the New York […]
Lowell reverses course, will seek bids for 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park
The Lowell Arena Commission decided to heed the wishes of Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber and will look at a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park.The Lowell Arena Commission decided to heed the wishes of Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) owner Drew Weber and will look at a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park. The commission had […]