As the battle to land the SEC Tournament unfolds, Hoover, AL officials say that they are working to ensure that the event does not leave its longtime home. (more…)
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SEC to Visit Zephyr Field
As the SEC searches for a home for its tournament in 2017 and beyond, conference officials will visit New Orleans’ Zephyr Field on April 30. To boost their ballpark’s chances of landing the tournament, the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are planning a special promotion for that evening’s game. (more…)
Five cities bid for SEC Baseball Tournament
At least five cities have submitted bids to host the SEC Baseball Tournament in 2017 and beyond, as there’s a real chance one of the biggest events of the NCAA baseball season could end up at a Minor League Baseball ballpark. (more…)
Zephyrs unveil improvements for 2014
Some good news out of Louisiana, where the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled Zephyr Field upgrades for the 2014 season. Work has concluded on enhancements to the ballpark’s concourses, electrical systems, field lighting and scoreboard, as overseen by the Zephyrs front office and the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED). The […]
Zephyrs close down for season because of Isaac
Issues with travel and the lack of power at Zephyr Field led the New Orleans Zephyrs and the Pacific Coast League tp scrap the final series of the year, scheduled for this weekend, against the Iowa Cubs. “Given the extensive impact of Hurricane Isaac on airline schedules, municipal infrastructure, and the safety and well-being of people […]
Isaac forces Zephyrs to shift series
An upcoming series between the New Orleans Zephyrs and Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) has been moved to the Dell Diamond because of Tropical Storm Isaac. A state of emergency has been declared in New Orleans, in anticipation of the tropical storm potentially arriving on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Zephyrs will travel to […]
Looking back at 125 years of New Orleans baseball
It’s been 125 years since the first pro baseball game was played in New Orleans — and in that time some great players and managers have worn the uniforms of the Pelicans and Zephyrs. That first pro game was played in 1887 by the New Orleans Pelicans, a team that became a mainstay in the […]
SEC tourney site selection goes down to the wire
Southeastern Conference officials are close to recommending a site — or sites, as it ends up — for the annual baseball tournament in coming years, and so far it seems like Hoover has a slight advantage in landing the event once again. The annual SEC baseball tournament has become a big event, with crowds of […]