Early reaction from Tampa and Hillsborough County politicos about the decision by the Tampa Bay Rays to pursue a new Ybor City ballpark was positive, though it’s still very early in the process and a specific funding plan still needs to announced. (more…)
We have a major upgrade in the look and branding for the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), as the team unveils a totally new palette that brings the red and navy to Louisville Slugger Field. (more…)
We have a new look for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League), as the team unveils new colors, redesigned logos, jerseys and hats for the 2016 campaign. (more…)
Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) owner Stuart Katzoff wants to take over a failed development across from Bowling Green Ballpark. (more…)
The sale of the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) is final, with MC Sports Acquisition LLC, led by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, closing on the purchase. (more…)
The issue of back property taxes — a cloud hanging over the finances of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Aces Ballpark and Washoe County — may be settled in a deal negotiated by team owners, developers and county officials. (more…)
Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition LLC, headed by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, is buying a majority interest in the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), with existing owners retaining a share of the team. (more…)
We have another PDC to report: the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their player development contract through the 2016 season. It keeps the Rays as the only parent club the Hot Rods have held since the team’s inaugural season in 2009. “As a baseball fan, […]
With new ownership and a new front office, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) are going new at Bowling Green Ballpark, with upgrades unveiled for 2014. “When we came on board in December, we saw the potential that Bowling Green Ballpark has,” said new owner Stuart Katzoff. “Our front office staff […]
As we reported last week, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) have been sold to Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition, headed by Stuart Katzoff. Art Solomon, who owned the team for five years and engineered its move from Columbus, Ga., and still retains ownership of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; […]
It’s official: the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host the 2013 Triple-A All-Star Game at Aces Ballpark. The special announcement was made by Reno Aces Managing Partner Stuart Katzoff, Pacific Coast League President Branch Rickey, International League President Randy Mobley, Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority President […]
Minor League Baseball’s annual promotional seminar is moving next season to Reno, Nevada, as hordes of baseball folks will be descending on “The Biggest Little City in the World” from October 2-5, 2012. The two-and-a-half day MiLB Promotional Seminar allows sports professionals to discuss and exchange ideas about topics such as marketing, gameday and non-gameday […]
