O’s schedule talks with Sarasota
The Boston Red Sox have competition for a spring-training complex, as the Baltimore Orioles have come out of the closet and acknowledged in public that they’re interested in moving their spring-training operations to a renovated Ed Smith Stadium. While this development shouldn’t be a surprise to Ballpark Digest readers — we’ve been saying for months […]
Sarasota, Red Sox talking again about spring-training complex
The Boston Red Sox and Sarasota officials are once again discussing the parameters of a new spring-training facility in downtown’s Payne Park. As we reported last week, the two sides parted ways after Sarasota officials demanded an upfront payment of $10 million from the Red Sox, but we predicted the two sides would be talking […]
York County forces Knights’ hand by putting ballpark up for bid
While the Charlotte Knights ownership continues to debate its future in Charlotte or other cities farther afield, it looks like York County in South Carolina, which owns Knights Stadium, will be forcing the team into a decision of sorts after opening the 32-acre parcel containing the ballpark for bids.While the Charlotte Knights ownership continues to […]
Yankees, Cowboys form concession company
Both the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees have new stadiums opening in 2009, so it’s probably appropriate they have joined forces to create a new food and retail firm to handle concessions at their new facilities.Both the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees have new stadiums opening in 2009, so it’s probably […]
Nationals to pay back rent on new ballpark
The Washington Nationals have paid off the $3.5 million in back rent owed the District of Columbia for Nationals Park, putting an end to a protracted disagreement over the condition of the ballpark at the beginning of the season.The Washington Nationals have paid off the $3.5 million in back rent owed the District of Columbia […]
Debate heating up over new SWB ballpark
We have another potential location for a new ballpark for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League): Dunmore Councilman Paul Nardozzi says a new facility could be built on a 12-acre parcel controlled by the borough. We have another potential location for a new ballpark for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League): Dunmore Councilman […]
Trop offers unique home-field advantage for Rays
It won’t be the first dome to host a World Series game, but it may be the most unique in terms of quirksIt won’t be the first dome to host a World Series game, but it may be the most unique in terms of quirks. As if you didn’t know by now, the Tampa Bay […]
Lee County, Red Sox meet to discuss new spring-training camp
Officials from Lee County and the Boston Red Sox today met this morning to discuss the parameters of the new spring-training camp for the BoSox. There were no specific locations discussed in any depth (though we’ve been told Lee County officials did mention some potential locations in suburban Lee County outside Fort Myers, including parcels […]
Downtown Grand Rapids ballpark proposed; no one seems particularly enthused
A local business leader is proposing a new downtown Grand Rapids ballpark for the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), but the response was muted, to say the least.A local business leader is proposing a new downtown Grand Rapids ballpark for the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), but the response […]
Seats removed from Shea Stadium; will be sent to buyers before end of year
S&S Seating today announced that they have completed the seat-removal process at Shea Stadium. S&S Seating began removing the Shea Stadium seats the day after the Mets’ final home game on September 29, and completed the removal process on schedule.S&S Seating today announced that they have completed the seat-removal process at Shea Stadium. S&S Seating […]
Hank’s House on the move
The Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) announced that work on the Hank Aaron Museum and Learning Center project will began this morning at 8 a.m., when Hinkle Home Movers began the process of prepping Hank Aaron’s childhood home for its relocation to the grounds of Hank Aaron Stadium. The Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern […]
New for 2009: Visalia Rawhide
Goodbye Visalia Oaks; hello Visalia Rawhide, as the High Class A franchise announced its new name and look yesterday. Goodbye Visalia Oaks; hello Visalia Rawhide, as the High Class A franchise announced its new name and look yesterday. The new look from Dan Simon ties the team more closely the dairy industry of Tulare County: […]
Today’s video: Modern Woodmen Park
Babes in a hot tub! OK, that was some blatant trolling for page views. This video is really a look at Modern Woodmen Park, the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A: Midwest League).Babes in a hot tub! OK, that was some blatant trolling for page views. This video is really a […]