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Mariners report profit for 2009

03/09/2010 9:05 AM

The Seattle Mariners reported a $3.2 million profit for the 2009 season, thanks to a more competitive team and continued fan interest.

It's official: Montgomery County, Ventura Sports release details on new ballpark/retail complex

03/09/2010 6:24 AM

Ventura Sports and the county have released details about the development deal with Wallace Bajjali and the East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) for a new independent-league ballpark in the Houston suburb.

Kannapolis offers free admission to vets this season

03/09/2010 6:12 AM

The Kannapolis Intimidators are moving past veterans' discounts and will offer free admission this season.

Twins bring back Schweigert franks to new ballpark

03/08/2010 10:42 AM

The Minnesota Twins go back to the archives and bring back the original hot dogs served at Met Stadium -- because Schweigert makes it better.

Spinners continue quest to rid New England of Yankees

03/08/2010 9:08 AM

The Lowell Spinners are bringing back the Yankees Elimination Promotion for a fifth year, as the Red Sox affiliate works to eliminate New York Yankees teams from youth baseball programs throughout New England.

Frederick Keys rebrand ballpark cafe

03/08/2010 8:05 AM

The former Keys Café is now the Mattress Warehouse Club.

Saints to barnstorm for spring training

03/08/2010 7:16 AM

The St. Paul Saints will be taking to the road and playing in some small, historic ballparks to prepare for the regular season.

New ballpark pitched in Ramapo for Can-Am team

03/08/2010 6:49 AM

Ramapo (N.Y.) officials say they're willing to spend $25.5 million on a new ballpark for an expansion team in the indy circuit.

O-Royals announce plans for final Rosenblatt days

03/05/2010 5:35 AM

The Omaha Royals will mark the end of their long Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium tenancy with some big events.

KIT League team to sport Browns name, uniforms

03/05/2010 5:14 AM

Ted Kapnick says his Farmington (Mo.) team in the KIT League will be based on the St. Louis Browns.

New for March 2010: the Google Golden Giants

03/04/2010 7:06 AM

As part of the city's campaign to land a Google fiber-optic network, the Topeka summer-collegiate team will change its name for the month of March.

Mueske joins Sharks front office

03/04/2010 7:03 AM

Nate Mueske is the latest hire by the Coastal Plain League team.

Captains return to WELW

03/04/2010 6:59 AM

The Lake County Captains will once again have AM 1330 WELW as its flagship radio home in 2010.

Fingers Furniture reopens -- and brings back Houston Buffs history

03/01/2010 10:15 PM

The Houston furniture store, built on the site of Houston's historic Buff Stadium, has reopened -- along with its extensive collection of Houston baseball memorabilia.

Aguilar new GM of Wilmington Sharks

03/01/2010 10:39 AM

Wyoming native Andrew Aguilar is the new GM of the Coastal Plain League's Wilmington Sharks.


Golden League, Venezuelan Baseball Federation sign affiliation deal
March 01, 2010 10:32 AM

Nitz returns as Voice of the Explorers
March 01, 2010 10:21 AM

Eugene debates future of historic Civic Stadium
February 26, 2010 8:09 AM

Ventura Sports, Montgomery County sign MOU for new ballpark
February 25, 2010 5:12 PM

Yakima eyes Boise Cascade site for new ballpark
February 25, 2010 9:22 AM

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Mariners report profit for 2009

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It's official: Montgomery County, Ventura Sports release details on new ballpark/retail complex

(03/09/2010) READ MORE…

Kannapolis offers free admission to vets this season

(03/09/2010) READ MORE…

Twins bring back Schweigert franks to new ballpark

(03/08/2010) READ MORE…

Spinners continue quest to rid New England of Yankees

(03/08/2010) READ MORE…

Frederick Keys rebrand ballpark cafe

(03/08/2010) READ MORE…

Saints to barnstorm for spring training

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New ballpark pitched in Ramapo for Can-Am team

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O-Royals announce plans for final Rosenblatt days

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KIT League team to sport Browns name, uniforms

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This Week's Podcast
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Ballpark Digest Broadcast for Jan. 7, 2009

(01/07/2009)

Ballpark Digest editors review the hot topics in the baseball and ballpark worlds in the weekly Ballpark Digest podcast. Ballpark Digest podcasts are in an MP3 format and can be played on almost any PC or downloaded to a portable device, such as an Apple iPod.

THIS WEEK:

We look forward to the new ballparks opening in 2009; discuss how the new Yankee Stadium is changing the economics of the game; preview the last season of the Metrodome; and reflect on the troubles facing United League Baseball.