Normal ballpark approved
A proposed Frontier League ballpark was approved by Heartland Community College and the Normal City Council this week, paving the way for a 2010 opening.A proposed Frontier League ballpark was approved by Heartland Community College and the Normal City Council this week, paving the way for a 2010 opening. The cost of the $12-million facility […]
Omaha CWS plans released; Sarpy County officially requests state money for new ballpark
WIth an official groundbreaking, Omaha moves forward with a new College World Series ballpark — and to the south, Sarpy County requests state aid for a new ballpark for the Omaha Royals, setting up a ballpark showdown in America’s heartland. On Wednesday, the City of Omaha, the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) and NCAA […]
Will new Winston-Salem ballpark open on time?
The locals are wondering whether a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash will open in April, given the ongoing negotiations over control of the team and the project.The locals are wondering whether a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) will open in April, given the ongoing negotiations over […]
City moves Ballpark Village forward, but Cards are long way from construction
A St. Louis city committee approved a proposal from the St. Louis Cardinals and Cordish Co. for a $300-million Ballpark Village next to Busch Stadium — but don’t look for construction to start anytime soon.A St. Louis city committee approved a proposal from the St. Louis Cardinals for a $320-million Ballpark Village next to Busch […]
Ricketts lands Cubs, but financing issues remain
Tom Ricketts and family, who made their fortune launching the Ameritrade financial empire in Omaha, have been selected by the Tribune Co. as the buyers of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. Now comes the hard part: arranging financing for the $900-million transaction.Tom Ricketts and family, who made their fortune launching the Ameritrade financial empire […]
List of potential Red Sox spring sites trimmed to nine
The committee charged with finding a new site for a Boston Red Sox spring-training site in suburban Lee County has trimmed down the list to nine potential locations.The committee charged with finding a new site for a Boston Red Sox spring-training site in suburban Lee County has trimmed down the list to nine potential locations. […]
Nationals lower some ticket prices, keep most the same price
Anticipating a hard 2009, the Washington Nationals dropped prices on some Nationals Park seats and kep the rest at the same levels. Another sign MLB anticipates a rough 2009: The Washington Nationals today individual ticket prices for the 2009 season, dropping the price The Nationals decreased season ticket prices for 7,500 seats at the ballpark, […]
Captains fill out front-office roster
Eight new hires are now populating the front office of the Shreveport-Bossier Captains. The Shreveport-Bossier Captains (independent; American Association) announced the appointment of eight people to their front office staff for the 2009 season. Chet Carey, who begins his 15th year in professional baseball, joins Shreveport-Bossier as the Assistant General Manager. Carey spent the last […]
Price joins Naturals front office
Matt Price joins the front office of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals as an account executive.Matt Price has joined the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) sales force as an Account Executive. The Huntsville, Alabama native is a veteran Minor League Baseball staff member, having spent the past four seasons on the full-time staff of […]
River Bandits switch concessionaires
Following the trend of many minor-league teams this season, the Quad Cities River Bandits are switching concessionaires; in this case, Pro Sports Catering steps in.The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A, Midwest League) announced a new partnership with Professional Sports Catering, who will oversee the club’s food service operation. “The best part about Professional […]
Goldklang, Rosen take run at pro baseball in Israel
Marv Goldklang and Jeff Rosen headline an effort to bring pro baseball back to Israel, in association with the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB).American baseball entrepreneur Marv Goldklang and other investors have entered into exclusive negotiations with the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB) regarding the the development of a new professional baseball league in Israel. […]
Thrall is the new Voice of the Pelicans
Tommy Thrall is the new voice of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) announced the addition of Tommy Thrall to the organization as the club’s director of broadcasting & communications. Thrall, 24, will take on the role of Voice of the Pelicans and call all 140 Pelicans’ regular […]
Sand Gnats add Sisler, Wellenzohn to front office
The Savannah Sand Gnats add veterans Ric Sisler, Dave Wellenzohn to the front office.The Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League) have added two new seasoned veterans to their front office staff as the 2009 season approaches. Ric Sisler, who served as the team’s general manager from 1991-1998, joins the staff as the director […]