Yankees bring in real-estate firm to sell suites, premium seats
The New York Yankees entered into a nonexclusive agreement with Prudential Douglas Elliman, a Manhattan real-estate brokerage, to sell high-end unsold inventory at the new Yankee Stadium.The New York Yankees entered into a nonexclusive agreement with Prudential Douglas Elliman, a Manhattan real-estate brokerage, to sell high-end unsold inventory at the new Yankee Stadium. It’s a […]
New for 2009: Tijuana Potros
The Golden Baseball League expands into Mexico with the addition of a locally owned Tijuana franchise, becoming the first independent league to have teams in three countries.The Golden Baseball League (GBL) announced the addition of the Tijuana Potros for the 2009 season. The team received the official lease to the 18,000-seat Cerro Colorado stadium last […]
Camelback Ranch construction on schedule
Construction of the new spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox is right on schedule.Construction of the new spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox is right on schedule. The Ballpark at Camelback Ranch is scheduled to open Feb. 14, when Dodgers pitchers and catchers report. Officials […]
Bakersfield looks at cost of new ballpark
Despite the impending departure of the Bakersfield Blaze, local officials are pricing the cost of a new ballpark in an attempt to keep California League baseball in the city.Despite the impending departure of the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A: California League), local officials are pricing the cost of a new ballpark in an attempt to […]
Suns to mark 25 years of Bragan ownership
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) will honor the Bragan family for their long-standing commitment to professional baseball in Jacksonville. This season marks the 25th of Suns ownership for the Bragans, beginning when Chairman of the Board Peter Bragan, Sr., purchased the team in 1984.The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) will honor the […]
‘Baracklyn’ Cyclones offer economic stimulus
The Brooklyn Cyclones are offering their own version of an economic stimulus this summer as they become the Baracklyn Cyclones for a day and offer a slew of specials, including free seats to anyone named McCain or Palin. For one night this summer, the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season; NY-Penn League) will be transformed into the […]
MLB teams struggle to sell tickets for upcoming season
A down economy and some bad business decisions in previous years are causing headaches for Major League Baseball teams when it comes to ticket sales.A down economy and some bad business decisions in previous years are causing headaches for Major League Baseball teams when it comes to ticket sales. In Seattle, the Mariners have a […]
Lee: Baseball will be back in Amarillo this year
Ever the optimist, Mark Lee says there will be an Amarillo Dillas team on the field this summer — bankruptcy court be damned.Ever the optimistic, Mark Lee says there will be an Amarillo Dillas team on the field this summer — bankruptcy court be damned. Lee is the GM of the Amarillo Dillas, one of […]
New for 2010: ONEOK Field
The new home of the Tulsa Drillers is ONEOK Field, as the energy-distribution firm and its charitable arm buy naming rights for $5 million over 20 years.The new home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is ONEOK Field, as the energy-distribution firm and its charitable arm buy naming rights for $5 million over […]
Spikes anounce front-office restructuring
Chuck Greenberg moves to the chairman’s spot, while Todd Parney is the new president, Rick Janac the new executive vice president and Jason Dambach the new GM.The State College Spikes (short season; NY-Penn League)announced a restructuring of the club’s management team for the 2009 season and beyond. The announcements were made by Chuck Greenberg, Spikes’ President […]
New for 2009: Shreveport-Bossier Captains
Goodbye Sports, hello Captains, as the independent American Association team updates its look, adopts a traditional moniker and embraces Bossier in the team name.No Article Text
Should San Diego share in spoils of Padres sale?
When John Moores sells his 90 percent interest in the San Diego Padres to Jeff Moorad for $400 million, his return on his original investment of $80 million will be substantial — and some want to see the city, which funded most of Petco Park’s construction costs, to share in that windfall. But the reality […]
Goodyear racing to finish new Tribe complex
Construction crews are working double shifts to ensure Goodyear Stadium, the new spring home of the Cleveland Indians (and the Cincinnati Reds in 2010), is completed in time.Construction crews are working double shifts to ensure Goodyear Stadium, the new spring home of the Cleveland Indians (and the Cincinnati Reds in 2010), is completed in time. […]