Mets park still Citi Field despite bank struggles Dec 3, 2008
The company filed for bankruptcy in December 2001, and the team agreed 2 months later to buy back the name of the stadium, which became Minute Maid Park the following June. Bank One Ballpark, the ' stadium, was renamed Chase Field three years ago. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Host of Cubs seeking TYIB Awards Dec 3, 2008
Edmonds was nominated for his Willie Mays impression on May 19, when Edmonds made an over-the-shoulder catch just shy of the tricky center-field hill at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Other top contenders for awards are Zambrano, Soto and Marmol. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Service a priority for Astros Nov 27, 2008
Last April, Brad Ausmus, Mark Loretta, McLane, general manager Ed Wade, and club president Pam Gardner joined Astros volunteers as they participated in a city block cleanup and planting of 23 trees at the Union Station Trail just a few blocks from Minute Maid Park ... The Astros, HLS Enterprises, Keep Houston Beautiful and Tree Town USA planted trees around the City of Houston each month for each Astros home run hit at Minute Maid Park during that month ... On Aug. 3, 20 area youth embarking on... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Mailbag: Is Oswalt headed to Hall? Nov 25, 2008
He certainly was much better at Minute Maid Park than any of us could have guessed. He's 32, he's left-handed, he has a tremendous work ethic and he's a good teammate. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Cards mourn longtime scout McAlister Nov 25, 2008
"The first game I went to with Freddy, he was sitting up there at Minute Maid Park, and it was a college tournament. I had my stopwatch, like any good scout does, and I was getting the times down the line," Luhnow said. "Every time a runner would touch first base, he'd say, '4.4' or '4.5,' and I was shocked at how accurate he was -- he didn't need a stopwatch.". (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Is superfood omega-3 keeping its promise? Nov 20, 2008
Martek has avoided some of the omega-3 confusion by branding its ingredients as "Life's DHA" on major food brand labels from Yoplait to Minute Maid. But if consumers are confused, the industry itself offers little clarity. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Closing credits roll on Sugar Land Town Square Nov 18, 2008
And Minute Maid, a division of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., is taking 66 percent of an upcoming 185,000-square-foot facility that went under construction in late 2007, before the anchor tenant had committed. None of those buildings had any pre-leasing whatsoever, Janssen says. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Red Sox were poised to suspend Manny Nov 17, 2008
ESPN - Boston Red Sox were ready to suspend Manny Ramirez. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Borough to study its money problems Nov 17, 2008
For example, they said the borough must meet its obligations to pensions, must make up for revenue lost when the Minute Maid plant on Route 33 shut down several years ago and the borough's total assessed value decreased. Another industrial property that has seen its factory lights dimmed is the old rug mill on Bank Street, where negotiations over redevelopment have dragged on for years. (NJ.com -- Times)
Astros Alumni Golf Classic set for Nov. 18 Nov 14, 2008
Astros Alumni Golf Classic sponsors include ARAMARK, Bubbles Car Wash, Coca-Cola, Minute Maid, Houston's Hometown Juice Brand, Team Scotti, UPS and Standard Tube Company ... The Astros in Action Foundation has been "Fielding the Dreams of Houston" since it was established in 2000, during the Astros' inaugural season at Minute Maid Park. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Economic downturn stalls Dynamos CBD stadium deal Nov 11, 2008
Clouding the situation is the fact that Harris County still has not yet decided whether to commit financing through tax abatements to get a deal in place for the proposed 22,000-seat stadium, to be located on a six-block chunk of real estate southeast of Minute Maid Park near U.S. Highway 59. The team had hoped to have the final terms of a deal worked out by the end of the year, but at this point, it is certain the Dynamo will play home games at the University of Houston s Robertson Stadium for... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Astros pitching same ticket prices as economy turns foul Nov 11, 2008
The Astros will have plenty to celebrate in the 10th season since the Major League Baseball team moved into Minute Maid Park. But with the economy slipping further into a recession, team officials want to try to ensure that enough fans will still reach into their wallets to join the party in 2009, and pick up promotional items such as a tiny replica stadium or anniversary ball cap. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Pitching on Astros' offseason radar Nov 10, 2008
Those close to the Astros last year sensed Wolf's success at Minute Maid Park, coupled with a solid showing from the Astros' defense playing behind him, might convince the left-hander to stay. But once the exclusive negotiating window closes between free agents and the teams who they played for last year, anything can happen. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
* Lo becomes Taiwans first player to sign with Astros Nov 9, 2008
Im really excited and happy to be here to join the Astros team, Lo said through an interpreter at Minute Maid Park on Friday. THAT LOOK. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Astros sign Taiwanese closer Lo Nov 8, 2008
"I'm really excited and happy to be here to join the Astros team," Lo said through an interpreter on Friday at Minute Maid Park. Barker said that the Royals, Red Sox and Marlins also were interested in Lo. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros Sign Pitcher From Taiwan Nov 8, 2008
Lo will be available to the media today at 2:00 p.m. in the press conference room at Minute Maid Park. Lo, 22, is the first Taiwanese player in Astros history and the first player signed under the Director of Pacific Rim Scouting Glen Barker. (KWTX.com, TX)
Council seats for McGinty, Theokas Nov 5, 2008
Giving a new life to the old rug mill complex on Bank Street and to the former Minute Maid plant were issues that dominated the campaign among the four endorsed candi dates ... He said the rug mill and the Minute Maid plant should be developed to bring in more ratables to Hightstown. (NJ.com -- Times)
Rachael Ray Arranges For Hurricane-Delayed Mass Wedding Nov 4, 2008
(November 3, 2008)--Celebrity chef Rachael Ray has arranged for more than 40 couples to tie the knot at Minute Maid Park in Houston after their weddings were delayed by Hurricane Ike. A spokeswoman for TV's "The Rachael Ray Show" said Monday that highlights of the mass ceremony will air in late November. (KWTX.com, TX)
Two more Coke products join AirTran lineup Nov 1, 2008
AirTran Airways offers 19 different Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) products, including Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Coke Zero, Minute Maid Lemonade, Dasani Water, Cherry Coke, Cherry Coke Zero, three varieties of vitaminwater, FUZE Refresh, and three types of Minute Maid juices. Reader Comments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Angels bring back Guerrero, Lackey Oct 29, 2008
The ticket prices at Minute Maid Park will range from $7 for adults and $1 for children in the upper deck to $48 for dugout-level seats. NBA Police chief takes Thomas to task Officers who responded to Isiah Thomas's home after his apparent overdose on sleeping pills say they found a man passed out on the floor, gave him oxygen until an ambulance arrived, and were given a bottle of prescription pills, said Harrison, N.Y., Police Chief David Hall. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Astros' ticket prices not rising Oct 29, 2008
A family of four can attend an Astros game for as little as $16, and more than 40 percent of the seats in Minute Maid Park are $22 or less. Additionally, the Astros are one of the few teams in the four major sports leagues that have individual-game tickets starting at $1 for kids and $7 for adults. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
THE Coca-Cola Company vows continued support to 7th Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility in Singapore Oct 27, 2008
Singapore, Oct 27, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - The Coca-Cola Company for the sixth year in a row, is continuing with its strong support to the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) - five of those six as a platinum sponsor. AFCSR, now on its seventh year will be held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront in Singapore on November 20 008. (JCN Network, Japan)
Coke to list calorie info more prominently Oct 25, 2008
Coca-Cola s portfolio includes Coke soft drinks, Sprite and Fanta as well as a host of non-carbonated beverages such as Powerade, Vitaminwater, Fuze and Minute Maid. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Baylor Baseball Announces 2009 Schedule Oct 22, 2008
25), the Bears travel to Houston for the 2009 Houston College Classic, hosted by the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Baylor faces Houston, UCLA and Rice in the ninth-annual event that is one of the nations premiere in-season tournaments. (KWTX.com, TX)
A good name might not be worth what it used to be Oct 21, 2008
Three months after escaping the Enron mess, the Astros signed a $178 million, 28-year deal with The Coca-Cola Co. to call their ballpark Minute Maid Park. But the situation today is much different, and not simply because the turmoil stems from the financial crisis rather than criminal activity. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Opinion: Lidge's long road to redemption Oct 21, 2008
For those few minutes, Minute Maid Park was rocking with celebration, with one of those times when a sports team can capture a city's heart and mind. And then Pujols homered and that was that. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cleveland Indians re-sign utility infielder Jamey Carroll Oct 17, 2008
The Indians, before opening the regular season April 6 against Texas at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, will play a two-game exhibition series against Houston at Minute Maid Park on April 3-4. "Mini Plan" spring-training tickets go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Indians' 2009 Spring Training Schedule Oct 17, 2008
The Tribe will break 2009 spring training in Arizona following the April 2 game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa to play a two-game series in Houston at Minute Maid Park against the Astros before opening the 2009 regular season April 6 in Texas against the Rangers. INDIANS' 2009 SPRING EXHIBITION SCHEDULE. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
First Goodyear schedule released Oct 17, 2008
and two against the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston just before the start of the regular season. Pitchers and catchers are tentatively scheduled to report to the $108 million Goodyear complex on Feb. 12, with their first workout taking place on Feb. 14. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Sports world also pays price amid struggling economy Oct 17, 2008
" The economy's downturn also has created havoc in what had been a lucrative arena for sports teams: naming rights. During the boom years, many companies paid millions of dollars to plaster their corporate monikers across stadiums and golf and tennis tournaments. But the recent frenzy of bankruptcies and mergers on Wall Street has put some deals in limbo. Take Philadelphia's Wachovia Center, home of the NBA's 76ers and the NHL's Flyers. The arena is poised for its fourth name change in 12 years... (USA Today -- Sports)
Obituaries for October 15, 2008 Oct 15, 2008
On his 101st birthday, he celebrated with 17 members of his family by going to see the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park (now Reliant Center) in Houston. But his true love was sharing the gospel to all who would listen. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
5 Questions: Pittsburgh Pirates announcer Greg Brown weighs in on postseason games and growing up in Mechanicsburg (6) Oct 11, 2008
Milwaukee offers hot dogs, bratwursts and Polish sausages to snack on and the Minute Maid park in Houston has cookies and popcorn and peanuts. Philadelphia is known for its ice cream. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Albert ChenINSIDE BASEBALL Oct 11, 2008
It was October 2005, Game 5 of the NLCS between the Cardinals and Astros, and I was standing in the back of the press box at Minute Maid Park in Houston, shoulder-to-shoulder with other sportswriters readying for the postgame stampede to the media-only elevators. The scoreboard read 4-2 Houston, ninth inning, two outs, 0-2 count. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Playoff experience different for ALCS foes Oct 11, 2008
ST. PETERSBURG -- Rays reliever Dan Wheeler will never forget the feeling he had as he walked out of Houston's Minute Maid Park three years ago, having just been swept out of the 2005 World Series. It was his second postseason run with the Astros, and he wondered if he'd get back. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Hansen Natural Corporation and The Coca-Cola System Announce Agreements for Distribution of Monster Energy Drinks in Western Europe, Canada and Selected U.S. Territories Oct 6, 2008
Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion-dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitamin water, Powerade, Minute Maid and Georgia Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. (Primezone Releases)
Meltdown sparks ID crises for sports arenas Oct 3, 2008
Enron Field became Minute Maid Park, and names like PSINet Stadium and CMGI Field vanished ... It was rechristened Minute Maid Park within months. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ausmus farewell video available online Oct 3, 2008
HOUSTON -- A nearly packed house at Minute Maid Park laughed along with Brad Ausmus during the tribute video prior to the catcher's final game on Sunday, and now, due to popular demand, fans who weren't at the game can join in the fun as well. The Ausmus video, packed with commentary from Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio and others that both pays tribute to the longtime Astros favorite while poking fun at everything from his surfing hobby and a career batting average that barely scraped the. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros honor Minor League MVPs Oct 3, 2008
HOUSTON -- Mark Saccomanno would have been at Minute Maid Park on Saturday regardless of whether he had been called up to the big leagues or not, but he couldn't have asked for a better scenario than to be honored as a Minor League MVP while wearing a Major League uniform. Saccomanno, along with seven other Minor League MVPs, were recognized for their contributions to their respective teams during a pregame ceremony prior to Saturday's game between the Astros and Braves. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
At-bat music: Houston Astros Oct 3, 2008
09/29/2008 12:16 PM ET @-bat music: Houston Astros A little bit of everything heard at Minute Maid Park By Doug Miller and Krysten Oliphant / MLB.com ... A recent trip through the Minute Maid Park home clubhouse showed that the hitters aren't exactly jazzed when asked to select personal walk-up music, although a few choice cuts were revealed. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Ausmus goes out with a bang in finale Oct 3, 2008
HOUSTON -- The Astros will look back at 2008 as a disappointment because they didn't make the playoffs, but for one gloriously sunny day at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, everything that could have gone right did ... When Ausmus was replaced by J.R. Towles just as the sixth inning was about to begin, Ausmus left to more fan adoration, which he acknowledged with a tip of his helmet to all parts of Minute Maid Park. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Slumping Berkman eyes strong finish Oct 3, 2008
But the right-hander has always pitched better at home than on the road, and in his previous start at Minute Maid Park he held the Reds to two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings on Aug. 28 ... Tidbits In 2009, the city of Houston will honor Astros Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton by renaming Hamilton Street, which borders the east side of Minute Maid Park, as Milo Hamilton Way. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Walk-off win can't extend Astros' season Oct 3, 2008
The Astros won their 85th game under the open roof at Minute Maid Park in walk-off fashion, after Jose Valverde blew his first save opportunity in more than two months. The closer opened the ninth by issuing a leadoff walk to Omar Infante, which Jeff Francoeur followed with a base hit. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Anderson hits 2 homers in Braves' win Oct 3, 2008
He had a ball at the Astros expense Saturday night, when Anderson hit two home runs in the first two innings of the Braves 11-5 victory at Minute Maid Park ... He has played like a star at Minute Maid Park, where Anderson s batted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves lose finale, look to future Oct 3, 2008
Houston The Braves first 90-loss season since 1990 grinded to a conclusion Sunday at Minute Maid Park, where they failed to cap a modest late surge with a win against Houston, but seemed nonetheless encouraged about the future. Or perhaps they were just happy to finally put an excruciating season out of its misery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves break out heavy lumber vs. Astros Oct 3, 2008
But with a surprise, two-homer performance that helped the Braves claim an 11-5 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday night, he allowed his bat to do the talking in a language that was previously rare to him. "I wanted to go out and make an impression and show them what I'm capable of doing," Anderson said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves' Diaz returns for season finale Oct 3, 2008
HOUSTON -- As the Braves prepared to close the 2008 season on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park, Matt Diaz found himself with Opening Day-like excitement. Diaz spent the past four months recovering from a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and, as a reward, Braves manager Bobby Cox provided him the chance to start the season finale in left field. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves' comeback comes up short Oct 3, 2008
Darin Erstad's ninth-inning walk-off homer off Julian Tavarez provided the Astros a 5-4 win over a Braves team that exited Minute Maid Park knowing that yet another one-run loss could have been avoided had they simply not made so many mistakes -- both mental and physical. "It stinks to give it to them like that," said Kelly Johnson, who went hitless in two at-bats to snap his career-best 22-game hitting streak. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Parr out to make good last impression Oct 3, 2008
But the right-hander has always pitched better at home than on the road, and in his previous start at Minute Maid Park he held the Reds to two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings on Aug. 28. Backe is 2-1 with a 5. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Johnson's hit streak snapped at 22 games Oct 3, 2008
Johnson's career-best 22-game hitting streak ended when he went 0-for-2 in a 5-4 loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Friday night. His final at-bat came in the eighth inning, when he hit a sacrifice fly off LaTroy Hawkins. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves end season with 90th loss Oct 3, 2008
But he certainly wasn't the only Braves player feeling a sense of relief when they concluded their season with a 3-1 loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Sunday afternoon. With the setback, the Braves experienced their first 90-loss season since 1990 and gained the opportunity to officially begin looking forward to the 2009 season. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Coca-Cola North America Launches Fourth Installment of Its Highly Successful Telenovela Club Promotion Oct 3, 2008
Consumers can find My Coke Rewards codes on more than 60 products including all Coca-Cola Trademark brands, Sprite, POWERade, Fanta, Vault, Dasani, Minute Maid, Nestea, Fresca, Barqs and more ... Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the worlds most valuable brand, the Companys portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid and Georgia Coffee. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wolf helps Astros hang on to hope Sep 25, 2008
Wolf again proved his value to this team on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park, shutting out the Reds for 6 2/3 innings as the Astros rolled to a 5-0 win. That outing, combined with Lance Berkman's first home run in 37 at-bats, has allowed the Astros to remain in the Wild Card race. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Cubs get to wave goodbye to Shea Sep 25, 2008
The top five include Shea, Dodger Stadium (174 homers), Minute Maid Park (102), Coors Field (99) and Miller Park (78). All time, the 235 home runs hit at Shea is the seventh highest number among road parks in Cubs history. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Anderson returning to site of success Sep 25, 2008
PHILADELPHIA -- Minute Maid Park hasn't always been kind to the Braves ... Whether or not the fair-skinned Anderson is accommodated with a closed roof at Minute Maid Park this weekend remains to be seen ... The Braves haven't played a postseason game since Oct. 9, 2005, when they lost an 18-inning classic in Game 4 of the NLDS at Minute Maid Park. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Who Should Cardinals Fans Root For? Sep 25, 2008
Yet, if Houston can somehow pull at least within a half game of the Wild Card lead to end the weekend, their unplayed third game in the Hurricane Ike series against the Chicago Cubs will be required to be played at Minute Maid Park on Monday, September 29. As Houston fans are painfully aware, the first two games of the series were played at Milwaukees Miller Park on September 14-15. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Baseball uses instant replay for fourth time Sep 24, 2008
This was the second replay call at Minute Maid Park. Hunter Pences double was confirmed against Pittsburgh on Sept. 9. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Key game slips away from Astros Sep 24, 2008
HOUSTON -- The game they desperately needed to win slipped away from the Astros on Tuesday night as the Reds and right-hander Edinson Volquez pushed Houston to the brink of elimination from postseason consideration with a 2-1 victory at Minute Maid Park. Volquez (17-6) gave up a leadoff home run to Kazuo Matsui in the first inning, then checked the Astros on four hits over the 6 1/3 frames for his first win since Aug. 29. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
McLane explains Ike decision process Sep 24, 2008
And while a good number of people have complained that the move of two games from Minute Maid Park to Miller Park derailed Houston's playoff drive, McLane said the only certain enemy the ballclub had, like all citizens in the area, was the hurricane itself. "It certainly distracted everyone," McLane said of the much-discussed rescheduled games. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Replay upholds call in Houston Sep 24, 2008
HOUSTON -- For the second time in two weeks, instant replay was involved in a game at Minute Maid Park. And once again the play in question concerned whether a ball cleared the yellow line at the top of the right-field fence. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros face Reds without key reliever Sep 24, 2008
7:05 p.m. CT By Jim Molony / MLB.com. HOUSTON -- The Astros will try to stave off elimination from postseason consideration on Wednesday without one of their key relievers, right-hander Chris Sampson. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Reds 2, Astros 1 Sep 24, 2008
The replay timeout was the secondinstant replay call at Minute Maid Park. The first was when HunterPence's double was confirmed against Pittsburgh Sept. 9. (WKRC.com, OH)
Reds involved in replay for first time Sep 24, 2008
It's the second time it's happened at Minute Maid Park. Baker grudgingly accepted the replay-aided ruling on the field. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Injured hand has Reds' Bruce on bench Sep 23, 2008
The Reds begin a road trip on Tuesday vs. the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Bruce was not considered available to pinch-hit during Monday's makeup game against the Marlins. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Votto, Reds look ahead to Houston Sep 23, 2008
Minute Maid Park suffered no damage ... In his one and only outing vs. Houston on July 30 at Minute Maid Park, Volquez was a 9-5 winner. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Saccomanno relishing time with Astros Sep 22, 2008
But when Ty Wigginton suffered a groin pull, the Astros needed a corner infielder, and within hours, Saccomanno was summoned to Minute Maid Park. Saccomanno has been used in pinch-hitting situations and hasn't had a hit since he knocked a crucial home run in his first big league at-bat on Sept. 8, but he's grateful for the experience and is enjoying his time in the big leagues. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
