Wolff: A’s ballpark still on schedule
A’s managing partner Lew Wolff reassures sports editors that a proposed Fremont ballpark is still on track.All is well! All is well! That’s the message from Oakland A’s managing owner Lew Wolff, who told a gathering of Associated Press Sports Editors that plans for a new Fremont ballpark remain on schedule. Wolff is proposing a […]
In memoriam: Herb Score
Former Indians great Herb Score, who faced tragedy in his career, has passed away.Former broadcaster and Cleveland Indians great Herb Score passed away this morning at the age of 75. He had not been doing well in recent years, and in many ways his life was marked by disappointment and tragedy. He retired from the […]
Final votes on new Marlins ballpark expected next month
Five key votes next month will determine the fate of a new Florida Marlins ballpark.Five crucial voters concerning the future of a proposed new Florida Marlins ballpark are scheduled for rapid succession in December, as city of Miami and Miami-Dade County elected officials work to get the project approved. The pair of governmental bodies and […]
Brownsville pulls public money from new ballpark
The City Commission withdraws $7 million in funding for a new United League Baseball ballpark.The Brownsville (Texas) City Commission has withdrawn $7.5 million in funding for a new United League Baseball ballpark, putting the future of the project in doubt unless a developer steps up to finance the project. Developer Richard Hope had proposed a […]
Cisco to bling out new Yankee Stadium
Cisco plans to enhance the Yankee Stadium ballpark experience with lots of tech.Cisco, which seems to have settled on wiring ballparks as a potent marketing tool, today announced that the new Yankee Stadium, set to open April 2009, will outfitted with Cisco technologies, giving New York Yankees fans the most wired, connected and video-enabled stadium […]
Newark Bears sold
The Newark Bears have been sold to an investment firm looking to field a team for the 2009 season.A company called Bases Loaded Group has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) out of from bankruptcy after providing the Atlantic League with a $1 million letter of credit and […]
CICL, Prospect League to merge
The summer-collegiate Central Illinois Collegiate League is no more, as four teams are being absorbed into the startup Prospect League.The summer-collegiate Central Illinois Collegiate League is no more, as four teams are being absorbed into the startup Prospect League. In the West Division will be Quincy, Hannibal, Springfield, Danville, Dubois County and DuPage County; in […]
Inland Empire League / Western Tri-State League
Inland Empire League / Western Tri-State League history Class D 1908, 1912-1914 This league began life as the Inland Empire League in 1908 and then re-formed in 1912 as the Western Tri-State League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Baker City Golddiggers, 1913 Baker City Miners, 1914 Baker City Nuggets, 1908 Boise Irrigators, 1912-1914 La Grande Bears, […]
Cuban still in the running for Cubs
Sources both close to the commissioner and within three of the groups bidding for the Chicago Cubs tell us press reports eliminating Mark Cuban as a potential owner were largely incorrect, though as with every connected with baseball there are shades of gray. Sources both close to the commissioner and within three of the groups […]
Will new owners ease way for new Sounds ballpark?
The new owners of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are making a good impression on local officials.The Nashville City Paper is reporting the new owners of the Nashville Sounds are making a good impression on local officials. The new owners (who still need to be approved by MiLB and MLB, by the […]
Reds proposing upgrades to GABP club level, scoreboard
The Cincinnati Reds are proposing major changes to the club level and scoreboard at Great American Ball Park in time for the 2009 seasonThe Cincinnati Reds are proposing major changes to the club level and scoreboard at Great American Ball Park in time for the 2009 season. A new high-def scoreboard from Daktronics is on […]
Upgrade to Blair County Ballpark worth public money: newspaper
Apparently there was some public pushback to the announcement that Blair County Ballpark, the home of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League), would receive $1.3 million in state funds for some minor renovations designed to make the field more playable. Apparently there was some public pushback to the announcement that Blair County Ballpark, the […]
Tall Tom: The voice of the AquaSox
The Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League) will be on its third ownership group in recent years, but one constant remains: "Tall Tom" Lafferty, the team’s P.A. announcer.The Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League) will be on its third ownership group in recent years, but one constant remains: "Tall Tom" Lafferty, the team’s P.A. announcer. […]