Owls snare end-of-year honors in CPL
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League announced today that the Forest City Owls have been selected as the 2008 CPL Organization of the Year.The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League announced today that the Forest City Owls have been selected as the 2008 CPL Organization of the Year. "This is great news for us and the award […]
Congressional subcommittee to again discuss tax-exempt financing for Yankees, Mets ballparks
A Congressional subcommittee chaired by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) will once again examine the issue of different appraisals for the land underneath the new Yankee Stadium.A Congressional subcommittee chaired by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) will once again examine the issue of different appraisals for the land underneath the new Yankee Stadium. The original appraisal of […]
Beeston returns to Jays, will search for CEO
Paul Beeston, the man who guided the Toronto Blue Jays from their expansion roots to the World Series, is back.Paul Beeston, the man who guided the Toronto Blue Jays from their expansion roots to the World Series, is back. He was brought in as interim CEO to search for a new CEO. Beeston put together […]
Archives: Oct. 8-14, 2008
Archives: Oct. 8-14, 2008Midwest Sliders to play ’09 season in Ypsilanti Posted Oct. 10, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Oestrike Stadium, home to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles, will also be home for the 2009 season to the Midwest Sliders (independent; Frontier League). The announcement was made jointly by EMU Athletic Director Dr. Derrick Gragg […]
Red Sox, Sarasota end negotiations for new spring-training camp
Two weeks ago a reporter for the Sarasota newspaper asked us what could kill a proposed new spring-training camp for the Boston Red Sox in downtown Sarasota, and our reply was simple: the easiest way to scotch a deal would be a demand for money up front on the $59-million project. Sure enough, that’s exactly […]
Thunder to host 2009 EL All-Star Game
The Trenton Thunder will be hosting the 2009 Eastern League All-Star Game at Mercer County Waterfront Park on Wednesday, July 15th at 7:05 p.m.The Trenton Thunder will be hosting the 2009 Eastern League All-Star Game at Mercer County Waterfront Park on Wednesday, July 15th at 7:05 p.m. "We are thrilled at the opportunity to […]
Commissioner: Financial situation will delay, perhaps kill new Marlins ballpark
We may have our first high-profile casualty in the sports-facilities world directly linked to unrest in the world’s financial markets: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorensen says decreased tax revenues and issues with raising money may delay or even kill a proposed new Florida Marlins ballpark on the site of the former Orange Bowl.We may have […]
Ray Winder Field on the block
The city of Little Rock has put Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), up for sale via a bidding process.The city of Little Rock has put Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), up for sale via a bidding process. […]
Tiger Stadium advocates meet initial funding deadline, are hopeful about raising full amount
On Friday the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy group reached a huge deadline by raising $219,000 toward the renovation of Tiger Stadium. There are two more deadlines involving smaller dollar amounts, but the real deadline determining the fate of Tiger Stadium is March 1, 2009, when the group must have $15 million in hand to renovate […]
Dodgers to sell naming rights to portions of Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers have contracted the William Morris Agency to sell naming rights to parts of Dodger Stadium and the planned ballpark expansion. The Dodger Stadium name won’t change, but you’ll see things like the BigCo Bullpens or the LargeInc Pavilion at the second-oldest ballpark in the National League.The Los Angeles Dodgers have contracted […]
Ballpark Notes: It’s awards time in the minors
Lots of awards news these days.Lots of awards news these days. First, New Hampshire Fisher Cats President and General Manager Rick Brenner has been chosen as the 2008 Eastern League Executive of the Year. This is the second time during his 15-year career that Rick has won this award, as he was also named the […]
Bluefish sold; owners to focus on new Yonkers ballpark
Mary-Jane Foster and Jack McGregor have sold the Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) to league president Frank Boulton, leaving him to pick up $246,000 in back payments owed to the city.Mary-Jane Foster and Jack McGregor have sold the Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) to league president Frank Boulton, leaving him to pick up $246,000 in […]
Waukesha ballpark approved; funding needs to be finalized
The Waukesha (Wis.) Plan Commission approved a new ballpark in Frame Park, clearing the way for construction of a 1,700-seat facility for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team, slated to open next season.