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Moores puts Padres on the block

John Moores confirms he’s selling the San Diego Padres, hiring investor advisors from Goldman Sachs to place a value on the team. Forbes estimated the franchise was worth $385 million in its latest round of MLB valuations. “My strong desire is to stay involved, because the last decade and a half has been a terrific […]

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Jackson proposes development district to keep Diamond Jaxx

The team’s new lease prominently mentions the creation of a tax-development district surrounding Pringles Park, but some Madison County officials oppose it because there’s no concrete plan from the Diamond Jaxx ownership.The owners of the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Class AA; Southern League) want the creation of a tax-development district surrounding Pringles Park in hopes […]

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New Omaha CWS ballpark not neighborly?

Critics of a new College World Series ballpark in downtown Omaha say it’s not integrated with the NoDo and won’t be the economic-activity generator promised by the mayor, as retail has been dropped from the project and there’s a real chance the ballpark won’t be used much beyond the CWS.Critics of a new College World […]

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The week that was: Dec. 13

This week’s big news was mostly bad, as ballparks and ballpark developments in Minnesota and San Francisco are delayed. Meanwhile, in Illinois, a proposed Frontier League ballpark received provisional approval, and uninformed sportswriters discuss the prospects of MLB in Las Vegas.This week’s big news was mostly bad, as ballparks and ballpark developments in Minnesota and […]

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Barons receive Double-A Freitas Award

The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have been awarded the prestigious Bob Freitas Award for the Double-A level from Minor League Baseball and Baseball America.The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have been awarded the prestigious Bob Freitas Award for the Double-A level from Minor League Baseball and Baseball America. The award, named after […]

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Monetizing the cold: how ballparks are used in wintertime

Three teams are taking two different approaches toward monetizing their ballparks in the cold winter months: the Lancaster Barnstormers are once again hosting an ice rink at the ballpark — sponsored, no less — while the Quad Cities River Bandits and American Defenders of New Hampshire are hosting one-day holiday celebrations.Three teams are taking two […]

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