The Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) has announced plans for an independent American Association team for the new downtown Omaha College World Series ballpark, beginning in 2011.
College Baseball
Debate continues over retail at new CWS ballpark
Local business leaders continue to press for inclusion of retail at new Omaha College World Series ballpark; the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority board, which will run the ballpark, says building retail is too speculative in this economy.
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SLO Blues owner arrested for writing bad checks
Steve McPherson, who sold baseball dreams as the owner of the summer-collegiate SLO Blues and Lodi GrapeSox, was arrested and jailed for writing bad checks associated with the Blues -- but his tale is a cautionary one for communities looking for baseball.
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Fraser Field / North Shore Navigators
Built in 1940, Fraser Field has hosted Eastern League and independent baseball; it's now home to summer-collegiate ball.
Sutherland takes reins in Brainerd
Joel Sutherland, the successful owner of the St. Cloud River Bats, is taking a shot at making baseball work in Brainerd -- a market where franchises go to die.
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