American Defenders: Wrapping the team in the flag
It’s an interesting business strategy: the American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) say their personnel moves will be partly guided by whether a player spent time in the military.It’s an interesting business strategy: the American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) say their personnel moves will be partly guided by whether a […]
Tim McGraw lays Tug’s ashes at Citizens Bank Park
Touching moment time. Singer Tim McGraw scattered some of Tug McGraw’s ashes on the pitchers mound at Citizens Bank Park when he threw out the first pitch for Game 3 of the World Series. Touching moment time. Singer Tim McGraw scattered some of Tug McGraw’s ashes on the pitchers mound at Citizens Bank Park when […]
?Diamondbacks land new pool sponsor
Yeah, we know you were all worried about this. The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a new sponsored for the iconic outdoor pool at Chase Field: Tempe-based RideNow Powersports. Yeah, we know you were all worried about this. The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a new sponsored for the iconic outdoor pool at Chase Field: Tempe-based RideNow Powersports. The […]
Quakes announce staff promotions
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Executive Vice President and General Manager Gerard McKearney announced changes to the team’s front office.Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Executive Vice President and General Manager Gerard McKearney announced changes to the team’s front office. Kyle Schoonover has been promoted to Assistant General Manager for the Quakes. Schoonover, a native of Oceanside, CA, graduated from […]
Lehigh Valley lands 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced today that the organization has been selected to host the 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game at Coca-Cola Park, as well as the adjoining All-Star Game festivities.The Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced today that the organization has been selected to host the 2010 Triple-A All-Star Game at Coca-Cola Park, as well as the […]
Dodgertown to get even quieter with closure of business center
Dodgertown and Holman Stadium, which will sit empty during Spring Training 2009, may be even quieter after Aramark basically shuts down operations at the Dodgertown Sports and Conference Center in Vero Beach.Dodgertown and Holman Stadium, which will sit empty during Spring Training 2009, may be even quieter after Aramark basically shuts down operations at the […]
Rascals ask fans to name 2009 promotion
The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are inviting Rascal fans to "name the promotion" for several games during the upcoming 2009 championship season.The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are inviting Rascal fans to "name the promotion" for several games during the upcoming 2009 championship season. Fans are requested to submit their ideas for […]
Red Sox announce 2009 Fenway Park improvements
The Boston Red Sox today announced their Year VIII Fenway Park Improvements, which will celebrate its 97th anniversary in 2009. A repair of the portion of the lower seating bowl that was originally constructed in 1912 and the addition of seats and dedicated standing room areas to the Right Field Roof highlight the 2009 list.The […]
Brashear tapped by Sarpy County to negotiate ballpark with O-Royals
Sarpy County, the suburban area south of Omaha, has hired attorney Kermit Brashear, a founding partner of Brashear LLP and a former speaker of the state Legislature, to negotiate a ballpark deal with the team.We think this is good news for the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Sarpy County, the suburban area south […]
MODESA gives initial approves to Cards’ Ballpark Village
The Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Authority (MODESA) gave initial approval to up to $188 million in public subsidies for a Ballpark Village development next to Busch Stadium, as the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore-based Cordish Co. receive important approval for the project.The Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Authority (MODESA) gave initial approval to up to $188 […]
Santiago new Director of Tickets for Barons
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced that Charlie Santiago has been named the team’s new Director of Tickets.The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced that Charlie Santiago has been named the team’s new Director of Tickets. Santiago spent last season as a Community Group Tickets Representative, handling the club’s interaction with local […]
Wisconsin State League
Wisconsin State League history Class D 1905-1909, 1940-1942, 1946-1953 Class C 1910-1914 This league played under the name of Wisconsin Association in 1905-1907, as the Wisconsin-Illinois League in 1908-1914, and as the Bi-State League in 1915. Teams (in alphabetical order) Appleton Papermakers, 1909-1914, 1940-1942, 1946-1953 Aurora Blues, 1911-1912 Aurora Foxes, 1915 Aurora Islanders, 1910 Beloit […]
Western Pennsylvania League
Western Pennsylvania League history Class D 1907 Teams (in alphabetical order) Beaver Falls Beavers, 1907 Butler White Sox, 1907 Clarksburg Bees, 1907 Connellsville Cokers, 1907 Cumberland Rooters, 1907 Fairmont Champions, 1907 Greensburg Red Sox, 1907 Kitanning Infants, 1907 Latrobe Rooters, 1907 Piedmont (unnamed), 1907 Somerset (unnamed), 1907