Citi, Mets affirm naming-rights deal; Kucinich vows fight against all bank deals
Citigroup and the New York Mets yet again reaffirmed their $400-million naming-rights deal for a new ballpark, but the heat will remain, as Rep. Dennis Kucinich vows investigations of all naming-rights deals involving banks receiving federal bailout funds.Citigroup and the New York Mets yet again reaffirmed their $400-million naming-rights deal for a new ballpark, but […]
Surprise: Omaha legislators oppose Sarpy County ballpark funding
Omaha’s legislators still oppose any sort of state involvement in a proposed Sarpy County ballpark for the Omaha Royals, but reps from other cities now say funding plans can also be applied to their communities.Omaha’s legislators still oppose any sort of state involvement in a proposed Sarpy County ballpark for the Omaha Royals, but reps […]
Twelve named to Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame
Twelve veteran baseball scouts have been named to the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame (PBSHOF) Twelve veteran baseball scouts have been named to the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame (PBSHOF) for 2009 induction. This is the second year of honorees, with the selections announced by The Goldklang Group, and sponsored by The Topps […]
Moorad buys share of Padres; will assume control of the team in three years
Jeff Moorad and John Moores have reached an agreement for the sale of the San Diego Padres over a five-year period, with Moores retaining control of the franchise for the next three years.Jeff Moorad and John Moores have reached an agreement for the sale of the San Diego Padres over a five-year period, with Moores […]
Waukesha: Northwoods League ballpark still on course
The Waukesha (Wis.) Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously ruled no errors were committed when approval was granted to a new ballpark in the city’s Frame Park area, clearing the way for a 2010 opening.The Waukesha (Wis.) Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously ruled no errors were committed when approval was granted to a new ballpark in […]
Costner announces plans for Northern League team
Actor Kevin Costner is working to bring a Northern League team to Illinois’s Zion County for the 2010 season, in a new ballpark funded by the federal economic stimulus plan.Academy Award winner Kevin Costner is working with the city of Zion, Ill. to bring an independent Northern League team to a new ballpark in Lake County […]
Under public pressure, Citigroup reevaluates Mets deal
The banking giant is looking at breaking its $400-million naming-rights deal for Citi Field, the new home of the New York Mets, less than two months before the ballpark’s grand opening.Citigroup is looking at breaking its $400-million naming-rights deal for Citi Field, the new home of the New York Mets, less than two months before […]
Kannapolis looks at buying Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium
The city of Kannapolis may buy out Rowan County’s share of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, the home of the Kannapolis Intimidators.The city of Kannapolis may buy out Rowan County’s share of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, the home of the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League). This information was disclosed at a meeting of Rowan County Commissioners, […]
Oakland admits original plans for Cisco Field are all but dead
This isn’t exactly news (we reported it in December), but the Oakland A’s ownership now makes no pretense about seeking a new-ballpark site near a new BART stadium in Fremont, abandoning plans to fund the project through the proceeds of a mixed-use development.This isn’t exactly news (we reported it in December), but the Oakland A’s […]
Congressmen call for end to Citi’s naming-rights deal with Mets
File this under "this ain’t gonna happen," as two opponents of public financing of sports facilities call for the Obama administration to demand Citigroup withdraw its naming-rights deal with the New York Mets.Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Ted Poe sent a letter to new Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, demanding he and the Obama Administration call on […]
Weber proposes 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park
Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber is proposing a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park, saying he needs the commitment before putting any money into the facility. Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber is proposing a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park, saying he needs the commitment before putting any money into the facility. PA Sports, which is negotiating […]
Decision on new Bevos ballpark location delayed
A citizen task force charged with mapping the future of sports facilities in Portland will delay a recommendation for the site of a new Portland Beavers ballpark.A citizen task force charged with mapping the future of sports facilities in Portland will delay a recommendation for the site of a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific […]
Residents seek repeal of new Frame Park ballpark
Opponents of a proposed Northwoods League ballpark in suburban Milwaukee want to repeal the city approval of the plan.Opponents of a proposed Northwoods League ballpark in suburban Milwaukee want to repeal the city approval of the plan and are seizing on a one-year delay in construction to argue their point. Approval of the $2-million ballpark […]