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San Jose files suit against MLB in quest for A's

San Jose files suit against MLB in quest for A's

The city of San Jose filed a federal lawsuit against Major League Baseball today, arguing MLB's antitrust exemption is improperly keeping the Oakland A's from building a new ballpark and moving to the city.

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Brown back as River Bandits GM

Brown back as River Bandits GM

A front-office change with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League): Stefanie Brown i...

Biloxi petition drive falls short; council to study bond rates

Biloxi petition drive falls short; council to study bond rates

A petition drive to force a referendum on city spending on a new Bixoli ballpark has fallen short, wit...

Richmond ballpark location may be decided by voters

Richmond ballpark location may be decided by voters

In a sign the discussion is shifting, a plan is afoot to put the issue of a new Richmond Flying Squir...

E-Twins bus involved in crash; no players injured

E-Twins bus involved in crash; no players injured

A bus transporting the Elizabethton Twins (rookie; Appalachian League) from Florida to Tennessee for the h...

Player development vs. winning on display in Springfield

Player development vs. winning on display in Springfield

The seemingly eternal debate over player development vs. winning was on display last night in Springfi...

Minor-League Baseball

News

Richmond ballpark location may be decided by voters

Richmond ballpark location may be decided by voters

In a sign the discussion is shifting, a plan is afoot to put the issue of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark location to voters via referendum.

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Features

Lake Monsters unveil 2013 Centennial Field renovations

Lake Monsters unveil 2013 Centennial Field renovations

The Vermont Lake Monsters (short season; NY-Penn League) unveiled upgrades to the University of Vermont's historic Centennial Field that include permanent seating in the grandstand areas along with new fie...

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Visits

Prince George's Stadium / Bowie Baysox

Prince George's Stadium / Bowie Baysox

Hosting a series of future Baltimore Orioles stars -- like Manny Machado and Dylan Bundy -- while providing a series of memorable events for fans, Prince George's Stadium is a comfortable place to take in a g...

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Major-League Baseball

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San Jose files suit against MLB in quest for A's

San Jose files suit against MLB in quest for A's

The city of San Jose filed a federal lawsuit against Major League Baseball today, arguing MLB's antitrust exemption is improperly keeping the Oakland A's from building a new ballpark and moving to the city....

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Features

Downtown tax for new Rays ballpark looking iffy

Downtown tax for new Rays ballpark looking iffy

If a new downtown Tampa ballpark is to happen, it probably won't happen with the help of downtown property taxes, as politicos eye alternative uses of the proceeds of a TIF district.

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Visits

Turner Field / Atlanta Braves

Turner Field / Atlanta Braves

It's not considered a prime example of the retro ballpark at work, but the Atlanta Braves have worked hard over the last 15 years to transform Turner Field from a bland, corporate ballpark to a place wher...

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Independent Baseball

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New for 2014: Diamond League

New for 2014: Diamond League

The long-awaited new independent-baseball league from Frank Boulton and crew, the Diamond League, was announced today, with a game plan focused on developing younger undrafted players.

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Features

It's the Alexandria Aces for 2013

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 ballp...

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Visits

Bosse Field / Evansville Otters

Bosse Field / Evansville Otters

It is one of the oldest ballparks still hosting baseball, a historic venue that still feels much as it did during its June 17, 1915 opening. Welcome to Evansville's Bosse Field.

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College Baseball

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Welcome to the Colllege World Series!

Welcome to the Colllege World Series!

The College World Series kicked off this weekend in Omaha, and fans were treated to a sight proving the emphasis of academics in the NCAA.

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$5M donated for renovation of NU's Rocky Miller Park

$5M donated for renovation of NU's Rocky Miller Park

When Northwestern University is spending over $10 million on a ballpark, you know there's a major arms race in college baseball, as the school announced a $5 million gift for Rocky Miller Park renovation...

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Visits

Alfond Stadium at Harper-Shepherd Field / Rollins College Tars / Winter Park Diamond Dawgs

Alfond Stadium at Harper-Shepherd Field / Rollins College Tars / Winter Park Diamond Dawgs

Tucked away off Winter Park's main drag, Alfond Stadium at Harper-Shepherd Field has hosted baseball since 1926 and is home to one of the great traditional college-baseball tournaments, Baseball Week.

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At the Ballpark

The Front Office

Brown back as River Bandits GM

Brown back as River Bandits GM

A front-office change with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League): Stefanie Brown is back as GM after taking a leave of absence.

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Future Ballparks

Biloxi petition drive falls short; council to study bond rates

Biloxi petition drive falls short; council to study bond rates

A petition drive to force a referendum on city spending on a new Bixoli ballpark has fallen short, with the City Council voting today to move ahead with gather rate information on a potential bond sale.

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Endangered Ballparks

Cardinal Stadium should be torn down: Engineers

Cardinal Stadium should be torn down: Engineers

Though Cardinal Stadium, former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association), is rapidly deteriorating and should be town down soon, according to an engineering report.

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