Dodgers bid farewell to longtime home in Vero Beach Mar 18, 2008
A larger-than-usual crowd gathered on Vin Scully Avenue really, more like a cart path to watch batting practice and collect autographs as the players walked back to quaint Holman Stadium. Right-hander , recovering from shoulder surgery, indulged a large group of autograph-seekers, and prospect drew a fair amount of attention, too. (USA Today -- Sports)
Vero bids farewell to Dodgers Mar 18, 2008
After 60 years in this spot where players and fans chat on pathways made of crushed seashells, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play today for the final time at Holman Stadium ... At Holman Stadium, the seats go just 17 rows deep, and the dugouts do not have roofs. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Next stop Tokyo for A's Mar 18, 2008
He threw the first pitch at cozy Holman Stadium when it opened in 1953, back when grassy embankments served as the outfield walls. SHORT HOPS -- Japanese right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will start Boston's regular-season opener against Oakland in Tokyo on March 25. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Dodgertown blues: Time to say farewell Mar 18, 2008
The homogeny also extended to the players, hundreds of them on dozens of Minor League clubs in the early years, when Holman Stadium was essentially the quad of Dodgers University ... " Even the poetic waxing about the place is itself part of the anachronism. The game is as great and as absorbing as ever, but the romance seems to have long ago left it. Sentiment is quickly put into its place. So pragmatic baseball folk will wave Dodgertown good-bye with dry Kleenex. Like Boston manager Terry... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Claire: Dodgertown's lore comes full circle Mar 18, 2008
After the day had been devoted to the business of baseball on the nearby fields and at Holman Stadium, there was the gathering of the Dodgers clan and friends in the lounge and then in the dining room. All of those who took part in the celebration seemed to 00000ECD be on equal footing. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Dodgers take final bow in Vero Beach Mar 18, 2008
Closure done right: Carl Erskine, the right-hander who delivered Holman Stadium's first pitch in 1953, delivered the final note Monday, playing the national anthem on his harmonica ... The final of Holman Stadium's hundreds of home runs was delivered by pinch-hitter Preston Mattingly -- given his first Grapefruit League at-bat by grateful bench coach Bob Schaefer, who 28 years ago had managed his father, Don, and without whose recommendation, he said, "I now wouldn't be here." ... During the... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Lasorda helps with Dodgertown goodbyes Mar 17, 2008
Longtime member of the Dodgers organization, Tommy Lasorda, will manage the team in its final spring training game at historic Holman Stadium ... Lasorda, who managed the Dodgers from 1976-96, will manage the team's final game at Holman Stadium on Monday against the Houston Astros because manager Joe Torre and half the team is in China for two exhibition games against the San Diego Padres ... No more players sitting exposed in Holman Stadium's dugouts, which have no roof or sides because it... (USA Today -- Sports)
60 years later, Dodgertown nears end Mar 17, 2008
After 60 years in this sweet spot where players and fans chat on pathways made of crushed seashells, the Dodgers are set to play Monday for the final time at Holman Stadium ... Holman Stadium in Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cardinals show reverence for Dodgertown Mar 15, 2008
Friday's Cardinals-Dodgers game is scheduled to be the third-to-last Dodgers game at Holman Stadium, and the last time St. Louis will visit. The Dodgers have played in Vero Beach, since 1948, but they plan to move to Arizona for Spring Training in 2009. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Dodgers' DeWitt taking nothing for granted Mar 15, 2008
So when half the Dodgers this week hopped on a plane bound for the other side of the world, there weren't many third basemen left hanging around Holman Stadium. The Dodgers knew it, extending an official invitation for Blake DeWitt, another one of their top infield prospects, to come join the team. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Kemp's HR Spoils Matsuzaka's Day Mar 10, 2008
It was like the Forth of July with the carnival in town, the high school holding an alumni reunion and the National Guard battalion returning from Iraq all rolled up in one as a record 9,293 fans swarmed into 6,500 seat Holman Stadium on the sort of chilly day the Florida Chamber of Commerce don't talk about. The Red Sox are the hottest tickets on the circuit right now, with plenty of red jerseys dotting Holman Stadium ... Return Debut Daisuke Matsuzaka made his Boston debut last year in Holman... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: Relief for Garciaparra Mar 9, 2008
Coming up: A record crowd is expected at Dodgertown for Sunday's game between the Dodgers and World Series champion Red Sox at Holman Stadium. More than 9,100 seats have already been sold. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Pineiro pleased with first spring appearance Mar 8, 2008
-- Before Joel Pineiro toed the rubber at Holman Stadium on Friday, his teammates already had given him a 2-0 lead. Pineiro was thankful for the support, but leery of what it meant. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Ninth-Inning Grand Slam Dumps Sox Mar 7, 2008
The Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals Friday afternoon in Holman Stadium. Score by innings Los Angeles 000 100 017-9 Boston 032 000 001-6 Los Angeles ab r h bi ave Pierre lf 4 0 2 0. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Spring In Dodgertown, The Other Story Mar 7, 2008
Their numbers are not in the thick spring training yearbook sold in Holman Stadium and fans have to stop by the minor league offices to get a simple list of the players names and numbers. After a week to 10 days, intrasquad games are held, usually on field No. 1. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
SOAKING IT UP: The absolute best spring training spot is ... Mar 7, 2008
It seats 7,000, which isn't exactly the intimate setting of Dodgertown's Holman Stadium. But it's not corporate 11,000-seat Legends Field, Tampa's home to the Yankees, either. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dodgers notes: Lowe's homecoming unkind Mar 7, 2008
But Torre said Chad Billingsley will bat for himself Friday at Holman Stadium against St. Louis ... Coming up: Billingsley will be followed by Jason Johnson and Joe Beimel as the Dodgers host the Cardinals at Holman Stadium on Friday. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Late Dodger Homer Trips Nats - SS Game No. 1 Mar 5, 2008
By PubisherDate: Mar 4, 2008 The Dodgers sent only a few members of the 40-man roster to Vierra in the first game of a split-squad doubleheader, with the second game to be played at night Holman Stadium in Vero Beach. L.A. got a home run in the sixth to break a 3-3 tie and go on to win 5-3. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Owner hopeful that Dodgers are ready to take the next step Mar 5, 2008
He was working in his office within earshot of Holman Stadium when he heard a loud cheer from the fans, and discovered it came when the Mets took a 6-5 lead in the ninth inning. It's not right, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dodgers pay homage to Mota Mar 5, 2008
Mota, recognized throughout Vero Beach for the bicycle that he rides around Dodgertown every day, rode into Holman Stadium on a bike before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to the man who surpassed him as the Major League's all-time pinch-hit leader, former Dodger Lenny Harris. "I have so many great memories of Vero Beach," said Mota. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
McCourt realistic about spring complex Mar 5, 2008
" He said as he was in a meeting in his Dodgertown office over the weekend that he heard the Holman Stadium crowd cheer -- only to discover they were Mets fans cheering a New York win. "It's not right," he said of the lack of Dodgers fans at Dodgertown. "It says our fans are not getting here. Those fans were from the East Coast. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Ninth-Inning Rally Nets Only a Tie Mar 4, 2008
The 8,219 in attendance for the Mets game Saturday was teh fourth highest in Holman Stadium history. Related Stories. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Orioles' spring home could be Dodgertown Mar 4, 2008
There is no upper deck and there are no bleachers, but Holman Stadium can fit up to 3,000 fans in standing room. "Everything here is up close," said Shelby. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Random Thoughts Mar 3, 2008
The neighboring Mets will play their LAST game against the Dodgers in Holman Stadium soon. Greg Miller had it all. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgertown: Leaving a legacy behind Mar 2, 2008
The new training camp is expected to be ready for 2009, so the team likely will play its final exhibition game at Holman Stadium on March 17 before finishing ... In 1953, the team opened Holman Stadium, in honor of Bud Holman, a ballpark that still retains much of its original charm. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dodgers Say 'Thanks" to Vero Beach Feb 29, 2008
His memories from his early days in Vero Beach are detailed in his upcoming book, My Bat Boy Days: Lessons I Learned From the Boys of Summer and he will host a book signing at Holman Stadium after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch ... Fans will enjoy a fireworks spectacular at Holman Stadium following the game ... Crago will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before returning to his duties behind the microphone at Holman Stadium. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Braves lose to Andruw, Dodgers Feb 29, 2008
DeSalvo issued five walks and was charged with four runs in the eighth and ninth innings of a 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Braves' Grapefruit League opener at Holman Stadium. BY THE NUMBERS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
O'Brien's blog Feb 29, 2008
I ll cry if I drive by Dodgertown someday and there are condos where once stood Holman Stadium and all the backfields and dormitories (yes, they still have the low-slung dormitories here, just like in the Jackie Robinson Story ... They d have to swap out all these blue and red seats at Holman Stadium, to begin with. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
John DonovanINSIDE BASEBALL Feb 29, 2008
Holman Stadium's roofless dugouts make for great access for fans but scorching hot days for players ... This is Dodgertown; standing shin-deep in one of Holman Stadium's infamous roofless dugouts -- maybe 50 feet long and a few feet wide -- and baking your brains out ... Nothing, though, in the 220 acres of the former Navy base gets your attention quite like the dugouts in aging Holman Stadium. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
More > Feb 29, 2008
02/28/2008 7:44 PM ET Notes: Cox cherishes Dodgertown Braves skipper reminisces about old days at Holman Stadium By Mark Bowman / MLB.com ... -- Hours before the Braves began their Grapefruit League season against the Dodgers at Holman Stadium on Thursday, manager Bobby Cox sat atop the berm located just beyond the right-field fence ... Thursday afternoon's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers was the only time the Braves are scheduled to play at Holman Stadium this year. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Dodgers begin salute to legends Feb 29, 2008
Dodgers baserunning and bunting instructor and former NL MVP Maury Wills rides in a golf cart as he waves to the Holman Stadium crowd. (Jon SooHoo/Dodgers) 00003393. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Dodgers notes: Caution taken with Billingsley Feb 28, 2008
Kershaw impresses: The most impressive of all the pitchers at Holman Stadium on Wednesday was 19-year-old left-hander Clayton Kershaw, who struck out two in one dazzling inning. News and features: Multimedia: Nomar: 'The work never stops. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Pierre to lead off in Dodgers' opener Feb 28, 2008
-- Juan Pierre will be leading off and Rafael Furcal batting second on Thursday at 10:05 a.m. PT when the Dodgers open what will likely be their last Florida exhibition season against the Braves at Holman Stadium. Manager Joe Torre said the alignment is not necessarily the way the Dodgers will start the regular season, but he seems to be leaning that way. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Stand by for a Brief Interruption Feb 27, 2008
We will resume these reports as soon as we land and can get set up, hopefully before the first spring game with the Atlanta Braves in Holman Stadium. We regret the delay, but it is unavoidable. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Torre Pleased With First Look at Kemp Feb 26, 2008
Second Intrasquad Game Today The second intrasquad game of the spring will be played today at Holman Stadium ... The Grapefruit League opener, a Thursday matinee against the Atlanta Braves at Holman Stadium, will feature Chad Billingsley and Jason Johnson. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: Lowe's pain an afterthought Feb 24, 2008
On Sunday, Joe Torre actually gets to manage -- or at least witness something resembling a game -- with an intrasquad game scheduled at Holman Stadium. The five-inning game will have 10 pitchers going one inning each. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Sports Biz:Baseball'sspring fling Feb 23, 2008
The charm of 6,500-seat Holman Stadium, where players sit on metal benches rather than in dugouts and where restrooms are designated for Bat Girls and Bat Boys, is giving way to a complex in Glendale almost twice the size. Todays Dodger owner sees green in the desert which trumps Dodger blue in Florida. (MSNBC -- Business)
Joe Torre, Torii Hunter and eight other storylines to follow this spring training. Feb 19, 2008
30 years ago: Tommy Lasorda in a too-tight uniform, players baking in the midday sun on the slightly sunk-in benches at Holman Stadium and snowbirds from New York. Sites to see around Vero this spring: Lasorda in his uniform. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Lasorda to manage Dodgers again Feb 18, 2008
A team official confirmed that Lasorda will manage eight exhibition games beginning with a March 11 game against Florida at Holman Stadium. Lasorda's squad is expected to include regulars Jeff Kent, Rafael Furcal, Juan Pierre, Russell Martin, Matt Kemp, James Loney and all of the starting rotation. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Sarah's Take: Farewell to Dodgertown Feb 17, 2008
Because the new stadium will be bigger than Holman Stadium, we probably won't hear the fans cheering when the Dodgers do something good or booing when the opposition is winning. Without fans' sounds, the games will be less enjoyable. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Spring is Finally Here! Feb 15, 2008
Holman Stadium opened on March 11, 1953 and will mark it's 56th anniversary this spring. The Dodgers' first workout under new manager Joe Torre isn't until today (Friday), but among the 40-man roster veterans who have checked in early are pitchers Joe Beimel, Chad Billingsley, Yhency Brazoban, Hiroki Kuroda, Esteban Loaiza, Greg Miller, Justin Orenduff, Takashi Saito, Rudy Seanez, Jason Schmidt and Eric Stults plus catcher Russell Martin. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Your guide to Florida and Arizona Feb 15, 2008
Home stadium: Holman Stadium, 4001 26th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32961. Directions: From north and south Exit Interstate 95 at Vero Beach, go east on Route 60 to 43rd Avenue and turn left, go six blocks to 26th Street and turn right; second right is stadium. (USA Today -- Sports)
Baseball blooms Feb 13, 2008
Holman Stadium, Dodgers. So old-school there is no shelter from the sun for fans. (CBS News)
The Dodgers of '58: Carl Erskine Jan 16, 2008
" They were also concerned property values would drop. Jimmy Erskine stayed with his family and later got a job at the local Applebee's restaurant. He participated in Special Olympics during his youth and also accompanies the Erskine family to the Dodger Adult Camp in Vero Beach. The highlight at camp occurs after the campers-instructors game at Holman Stadium, when Jimmy, dressed in a Dodgers uniform, runs around the bases and slides into home plate, just as he saw Tommy Lasorda do a decade... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Indian River County's deal is with the Oriole Jan 12, 2008
He did have some thoughts on what would draw a team like the Orioles to Dodgertown, despite the age of Holman Stadium, which opened in 1953. "Dodgertown is unique," White said. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers' memorable spring highlights preseason schedule Jan 10, 2008
The final Dodgers game at Holman Stadium is March 17 against the Houston Astros ... The Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to make 2008 their final season at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Fla. (USA Today -- Sports)
Report: Orioles on the way to Vero Jan 10, 2008
"Last month Naugle indicated he wouldn't be surprised if the Orioles were pursued by another location."The stadium requires (the Orioles) put in a substantial amount of money, and if another location said they could come there without paying, I'm sure they'd be interested in that," he said.Vero Beach Mayor Tom White said Baird has filled him in on the negotiations but also declined to discuss the specifics. He did have some thoughts on what would draw a team like the Orioles to Dodgertown,... (Florida Today)
Dodgers last game in Vero Beach March 17 Dec 19, 2007
The schedule is likely to cover two countries, three states and begins with their home opener on Thursday, February 28 against the Atlanta Braves at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, FL.. to read the rest of this story. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers release Spring Training sked Dec 18, 2007
As for the 2008 spring schedule, it calls for 10 games at Holman Stadium, including a Sunday, March 9 game against the world champion Boston Red Sox. In Arizona, the Dodgers will work out of the spring complex of the Oakland A's, who will vacate to open the season in Japan. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Ode to O'Malley Dec 9, 2007
He helped build Holman Stadium, where the Dodgers play their exhibition games. He replaced military barracks with comfortable modern housing. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Badenhop takes of000019CFf after crossroads Nov 9, 2007
But as Badenhop chugged around the field at Holman Stadium, he realized that he was at a defining moment in his career, not an imagined crossroads brought on by the effects of oppressive Florida weather. The former Bowling Green star, a 19th-round draft pick in 2005, had a spectacular 2006 season, developing into one of Detroit's top pitching prospects. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Garces pride of Nashua now Aug 3, 2007
NASHUA, N.H. -- It's four hours before game time and Holman Stadium is nearly deserted. In the parking lot, the young Nashua Pride players -- born in the 1980s -- arrive in carpool style, chatting about their girlfriends, cheap restaurants, and the lack of 34-inch bats in stock. (Boston Globe)
Vero Beach May Have Team To Replace Dodgers Jul 21, 2007
Speculation has run from the wish list of local residents such as the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees (two teams will sell out Holman Stadium on the rare occasions when they visit) to more likely prospects such as the Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds. However, the Orioles have signed an agreement to stay in Fort Lauderdale, where they presently train if they can obtain Federal Aviation Authority approval for a new stadium. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Howell called up from Minors Jul 19, 2007
The Official Site of The Tampa Bay Devil Rays: News: Tampa Bay Devil Rays News. 07/18/2007 7:54 PM ET Notes: Howell gets nod vs. Yanks Lefty called up from Triple-A to start in Saturday's nightcap By Bill Chastain / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
No word on Piper talks Jul 18, 2007
No word from Piper talks. VERO BEACH Local officials, members of the Indian River County business community and executives at Piper Aircraft Inc. met Tuesday at the company's headquarters, but attendees remained tight-lipped regarding what was discussed. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Nashua Pride players, reporters sickened after ballpark meal Jul 8, 2007
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) -- The city health department is investigating what made more than a dozen Nashua Pride players, team officials and reporters sick after eating at Holman Stadium. The first person to get sick felt symptoms of food poisoning on June 28. (Concord Monitor)
The Cardinals Minor League Notebook 07/05 Jul 5, 2007
Wednesday's Florida State League game between Palm Beach and Vero Beach was postponed due to rain at Holman Stadium. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. ET.. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Lindsey, Raglani Homers boost 51s, Suns Jul 4, 2007
Gulf Coast Dodgers-- There's something about playing in Holman Stadium that brings out the rain for the Dodgers. Rehabbing Chris Malone had retired the Marlins in 1-2-3 fashion in the top of the first when the rains came to halt proceedings and suspend the game. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
DeWitt's Homer in Ninth Boosts Sixers Jul 2, 2007
Playing before about 100 fans in a night game at Holman Stadium, the Dodgers moved to a 4-1 lead as Pedro Baez hit his first pro homer, a two-run shot in the first, Andrew Lambo added his second, a solo blast in the third and lefthander Jonathan Dutton threw his strongest game yet, going five innings in which he allowed just five hits and that lone run. But a comedy of errors brought the Mets back in the sixth when two wild pitches by Luis Garcia and a dropped third strike on what would have... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
A look ahead Jul 2, 2007
Holman Stadium: The pregame celebration before the 6:30 p.m. Vero Beach Devil Rays game will pay tribute to America. Fireworks will follow the game. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Vero outslugged, 12-10 Jun 26, 2007
VERO BEACH The Sarasota Reds scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning to break a 8-8 tie and went on to win 12-10 on Monday night at Holman Stadium ... Dress in '70s attire and enjoy a game at Holman Stadium, with hot dogs, soda and beer $1 each. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Las Vegas, Ogden Lose in Abbreviated Schedule Jun 22, 2007
The rain in Florida fell mainly on the Baseball Grounds and Holman Stadium and both Inland Empire and Great Lakes had the day off. to read the rest of this story. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Rich 'El Guapo' Garces is still beloved as he tries to return to the majors. Jun 6, 2007
Geographically, Rich Garces is only 45 miles away from Fenway Park, but on this night, as he stretches down the right-field foul line of Holman Stadium, it's apparent that he's also five years removed from his unique stardom with the Red Sox. The adoring crowds at Fenway used to exalt El Guapo, as Garces is affectionately known, with standing ovations any time he entered a game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Clippers ace Hart has bright future Jun 2, 2007
Saturday June 2, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: M/SUNNY 61. Clippers pitcher Ben Hart (23) pitching early in home game action against Pembroke Friday night. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Winnacunnet earns wild tournament win Jun 1, 2007
The Warriors improved to 10-10 in Class L and will face No. 3 Londonderry in Saturday's quarterfinals at Nashua's Holman Stadium. The Lancers advanced with a 3-1 opening-round win over No. 14 Alvirne. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
