Plan emerges for Knights Stadium site
Retailer Cato Corp. is proposing a $450-million mixed-use development that would include the current site of Knights Stadium, the home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League). The ballpark is slated to close at the end of the season, when the Knights make the move to a new Uptown ballpark. York County (S.C.) has […]
Shockoe Bottom gaining momentum as Flying Squirrels ballpark site?
The whispers are growing more urgent: Mayor Dwight Jones is reportedly looking at a new downtown ballpark for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and paying for it with funds generated by new development at The Diamond site. Under the plan, as reported by WTVR’s Mark Holmberg, The Diamond — home to Richmond […]
Springtime showers bring River Bandits flooding UPDATED!
With the Mississippi River cresting in Davenport, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are bringing out their bridge system for fan access to Modern Woodmen Park Thursday night. UPDATED! The River Bandits have been on the road this week; good thing, because the Mississippi River hit flood levels — 18 feet […]
Skeeters preserving Houston baseball history
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) are creating a home for the Houston baseball memorabilia collected by the Finger family and once displayed in the Finger Furniture store. That furniture store was built on the site of Buff Stadium, longtime home to the Houston Buffs, a cornerstone of the minor-league Texas League. What that […]
Wilco, Dylan, My Morning Jacket to hit ballparks this summer
Though there’s no major ballpark music tour this summer, one of the biggest musical acts of the year will hit a select number of facilities this summer when Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket go on tour. The tour, combining musical legends Dylan and Thompson with one of the nation’s top concert draws in […]
MiLB strikes sponsorship deal to push Animal Crackers
The big news at the Winter Meetings was the decision to push Minor League Baseball in big sponsorship deals, and here’s a first result: the D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Company will promote Animal Crackers with select MiLB clubs. As part of the two-year agreement beginning this season, the snack cracker for kids and adults, as […]
It’s the Alexandria Aces for 2013
The Alexandria Aces (independent; United League Baseball) are officially returning to Bringhurst Field, as the indy circuit signs a lease that will work around the dangerous portions of the historic ballpark. As you’ll recall, late last season a different version of the Aces — this one playing in the summer-collegiate Texas Collegiate League — pulled […]
Study: Warner Robins can support Single-A baseball
After a brief delay over data disclosure, businessman John Hughes has shared the contents of a commissioned ballpark feasibility study for Warner Robins, but city officials came down against any public funding. Warner Robins is part of the greater Macon area, which formerly hosted pro baseball at Luther Williams Field. No one is proposing a […]
Spikes to welcome millionth fan this season
The State College Spikes (short season A; NY-Penn League) will hit a big milestone this season, as the team prepares to reach the one million mark in all-time attendance during the June 17 home opener. The “Year of the Millionth Fan” celebration will kick off the team’s schedule of events and appearances for the 2013 […]
New for 2013: Skip Bertman Field at Alex Box Stadium
The LSU Board of Supervisors moved to honor legendary coach Skip Bertman by naming the playing field at Alex Box Stadium after him. The new name, Skip Bertman Field at Alex Box Stadium, keep the original name for the ballpark and adds a modern twist. Alex Box was an LSU baseball player killed in World […]
West Virginia Legislature approves Morgantown TIF funding
As expected, the West Virginia Legislature approved a $96-million TIF district for Morgantown, paving the way for a new ballpark for West Virginia University and a short-season NY-Penn League team. The proposed TIF district legislation died when the Legislature adjourned Saturday night. But with other important pieces of legislation still on the table as well, […]
Sea Dogs to mark 20-year anniversary
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) will mark a big milestone tomorrow: the 20th anniversary of the team’s arrival at Hadlock Field. The team will mark the occasion with some pomp and circumstance, including appearances from popular Sea Dogs of the past. The 11 players/ manager expected to attend represent every Sea Dogs […]
Wausau’s Athletic Park set for renovations
Athletic Park, home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and a classic Civilian Conservation Corps facility, is set for renovation the next five years. The $2.7 million plan, to be funded by team owner Mark Macdonald, calls for a renovated grandstand with suites and updated concessions. The area around the ballpark will be […]