Cal-Carolina League shift reportedly scrapped
League presidents were reportedly informed Friday by St. Pete that the shift of two franchises from the California League to the Carolina League was canned.League presidents were reportedly informed Friday by St. Pete that the shift of two franchise from the California League to the Carolina League for the 2010 season was canned. The decision […]
Dennis Higgins new voice of the Drillers
Higgins replaces Mark Neely in the Tulsa broadcast box.Tulsa Drillers fans will have a new radio voice to keep them entertained and updated this season. Dennis Higgins has been hired to fill the role held the past 14 seasons by Mark Neely. Neely has departed for the major leagues to become the lead announcer on […]
Bombers: We’ll take in Manny
If Manny Ramirez is still unemployed in June, he’ll have a home with the Brazos Valley Bombers.If Manny Ramirez is still unemployed in June, he’ll have a home with the Brazos Valley Bombers (summer collegiate; Texas Collegiate League). The Bombers contacted the offices of Scott Boras, Ramirez’s agent, this afternoon regarding the services of the […]
Moore named Captains bench coach
The Shreveport-Bossier Captains announced the hiring of Vince Moore as bench coach for the 2009 season.The Shreveport-Bossier Captains (independent; American Association) announced the hiring of Vince Moore as Bench Coach for the 2009 season. The Houston native will join manager Ricky VanAsselberg as part of the coaching staff. Moore made his managerial debut as skipper […]
Will Madoff mess ensnare Mets?
The fallout from the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme is certain to affect the Mets and perhaps the Brooklyn Cyclones, as team owners and members of the team’s board of directors had literally hundreds of accounts with the fallen investment guru.The fallout from the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme is certain to affect the Mets, as team […]
Decision on Sarpy County ballpark should come by March
Deadlines of all sorts are colliding as Sarpy County officials work to put together a funding plan for a new Omaha Royals ballpark, an arena and possibly horse racing.Deadlines of all sorts are colliding as Sarpy County officials work to put together a funding plan for a new Omaha Royals ballpark, an arena and possibly […]
Final CBL lineup announced; only four ULB teams absorbed
The independent Continental Baseball League announced a lineup of eight teams for 2009, with four United League Baseball teams joining the circuit.The independent Continental Baseball League announced a lineup of eight teams for 2009, with four United League Baseball teams joining the circuit. United League teams in the Texas cities of Amarillo, Laredo, San Angelo […]
Cavemen to switch on the lights Feb. 9
The restoration of Clemons Field, the WPA-era home of the Hannibal Cavemen, will reach another milestone next week when the new lights are turned on for the first time.The restoration of Clemons Field, the WPA-era home of the Hannibal Cavemen (summer collegiate; Prospect League) will reach another milestone next week when the new lights are […]
Rangers upgrade ballpark with new displays
The Texas Rangers are installing new full-color light emitting diode (LED) display technology from Daktronics throughout Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.No Article Text
Casa Grande to ask voters to fund spring-training complex
Casa Grande, the former spring home of the San Francisco Giants, could see spring training again if voters approve a hike in the local sales tax to fund a 10,000-seat ballpark and camp.
Will Ehrenreich sell the Flyers?
With the announcement that Kevin Costner is teaming up with him on a new Zion ballpark and Northern League team, the assumption is that Rich Ehrenreich is selling the Schaumburg Flyers.With the announcement that Kevin Costner is teaming up with him on a new Zion ballpark and Northern League team, the assumption is that Rich […]
Brewers score AirTran as sponsor for right-field porch
The Brew Crew scores airline AirTran as the naming-rights sponsor for the always-sold-out right-field porch at Miller Park. The Brew Crew scores airline AirTran as the naming-rights sponsor for the always-sold-out right-field porch at Miller Park. The multi-year sponsorship and marketing partnership includes the naming rights to the AirTran Airways Landing Zone (the all-inclusive seating […]
NHL owner buys GBL’s Edmonton Cracker-Cats
Daryl Katz, the billionaire owner of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, is buying the Golden Baseball League’s Edmonton Cracker-Cats.Daryl Katz, the billionaire owner of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, has purchased the Edmonton Cracker-Cats (independent; Golden Baseball League) and will assume the team’s lease at Telus Field. “We are very excited to be the new owners of […]