HuntMoss could benefit by no-bid Marlins ballpark work
The latest tempest in a teapot surrounding construction of a new Florida Marlins ballpark: Whether construction firm HuntMoss should receive a no-bid contract for site prep.The latest tempest in a teapot surrounding construction of a new Florida Marlins ballpark: Whether construction firm HuntMoss should receive a no-bid contract for site prep. HuntMoss has already been […]
A new Dodgertown in the desert?
Frank McCourt wants to build a new hotel and conference center next to the team’s new Glendale ballpark, reminiscent of Vero Beach’s Dodgertown setup.Frank McCourt wants to build a new hotel and conference center next to the team’s new Glendale ballpark, reminiscent of Vero Beach’s Dodgertown setup. The complex would house Dodgers players in spring […]
Tincaps sign new radio deal, add Watson in the booth
Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and ESPN Radio 1380AM announced the signing of a three-year broadcast agreement. The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and ESPN Radio 1380AM announced the signing of a three-year broadcast agreement. All 140 home and road TinCaps games will be broadcast live throughout the 2009, […]
Tiger Stadium preservation takes another step forward
The renovation of the original Tiger Stadium grandstand took another step forward when Detroit’s Economic Development Corp. approved a conservancy group’s game plan.The renovation of the original Tiger Stadium grandstand took another step forward when Detroit’s Economic Development Corp. approved a conservancy group’s game plan. The Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy has until March 1 to […]
Captains find new radio home
The Lake County Captains will have a new flagship radio home in 2009 as the team has reached an agreement with Media One Group of northeast Ohio to make Star 97.1 WREO the new Captains flagship station.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League) will have a new flagship radio home in 2009 as […]
Chances fade for Santa Clarita baseball team
Despite a franchise being awarded to Santa Clarita in 2005, there’s little chance the Golden Baseball League will field a team in Santa Clarita any time soon.Despite a franchise being awarded to Santa Clarita in 2005, there’s little chance the Golden Baseball League will field a team in Santa Clarita any time soon. The big […]
Cards farm teams to square off
In another imaginative exhibition matchup, the Springfield Cardinals and the Quad Cities River Bandits will play on April 5 at Modern Woodmen Park.In another imaginative exhibition matchup, the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League) and the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) will play on April 5 at Modern Woodmen Park. The […]
Orioles, Lee County close to deal?
The Baltimore Orioles and Lee County continue discussions about a move by the Birds to City of Palms Park for Spring Training 2012.The Baltimore Orioles and Lee County continue discussions about a move by the Birds to City of Palms Park for Spring Training 2012, with Lee County officials continuing to be optimistic about adding […]
Yonkers includes ballpark funding as part of stimulus package
When federal officials consider the outlines of an economic stimulus package, Yonkers officials hope they include $45 million for a new Atlantic League ballpark.When federal officials consider the outlines of an economic stimulus package, Yonkers (N.Y.) officials hope they include $45 million for a new independent Atlantic League ballpark. Plans for a downtown ballpark have […]
West Virginia Power releases new marks
The West Virginia Power released a revised logo sheet today, including a new primary mark.The West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) released a revised logo sheet today including a new primary mark. The new mark is a mixture of the original BP logo and the Power text logo. “With the change in affiliation […]
Gwinnett County expects budget shortfalls for new ballpark
After eliminating 115 jobs and shifting $12 million from a reserve fund, Gwinnett County officials expecting additional bad news regarding revenue from an already-overbudget ballpark.After eliminating 115 jobs and shifting $12 million from a reserve fund, Gwinnett County officials expecting additional bad news regarding revenue from an already-over-budget ballpark. The total cost of the new […]
CBL to potentially absorb five ULB teams for 2009
Baseball fans in Texas and Louisiana may have a glimmer of hope, as United League Baseball and the Continental Baseball League potentially find homes for five ULB franchises. Besides the previously announced Alexandria Aces, the Amarillo Dillas, Edinburg Coyotes, Harlingen WhiteWIngs, Laredo Broncos and San Angelo Colts could play under the CBL banner this season, […]
Marlins ballpark votes delayed
Final votes on a new ballpark for the Florida Marlins have been delayed once again, this time to February.Final votes on a new ballpark for the Florida Marlins have been delayed once again, this time to February. Both the city and Miam-Dade County must pass several votes on a lease and other agreements surrounding the […]