Loux impressive in Angels debut Aug 7, 2008
"It was pretty surreal to pitch in front of 45,000 people at a Major League park with the best team in baseball in a race," Loux said. "Everything came together last night as I was going from the bullpen to the mound. I tried not to look up to take it all in. I was lucky enough to have my girlfriend and some friends come to the game." Loux came into the game in the eighth inning with the Angels trailing the Orioles by three runs. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Prince generates heat in Atlanta Aug 4, 2008
133 -- he can now set his sights on PETCO Park, the only other National League park where he's below the "Mendoza Line" (Prince is hitting. 111, albeit in only five career games). (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Minor Leaguers have blast at Wrigley Aug 2, 2008
CHICAGO -- Rebel Ridling might never forget his first home run in a Major League park ... "For all of us that might not make it, or even if you do, it's the first time being in a big league park like that, 32,000, it was just unbelievable. I don't know how to explain it.". (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Singer: Hollywood fits Manny's star Aug 2, 2008
So, until Friday night, Dodger Stadium was the only Major League park in which he had never played a regular-season game. Only in Hollywood. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Phils take hot streak to St. Louis Aug 1, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Things were going great the last time the Phillies strolled into St. Louis for a June 13-15 three-game series, a first-place team gliding in for a set against the Cardinals. They crushed the Cardinals, 20-2, in the first game, vaulting to a season-high 13 games above. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Sandberg returns to Wrigley as manager Jul 30, 2008
CHICAGO (AP) -There were no fights or ejections Tuesday, just a minor league baseball game at a major league park ... It was the fourth game in Midwest League history played in a major league park. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Boone Police investigate reports of arson Jul 29, 2008
Skare said this report was in the area of the Little League Park. "One of the rubber garbage cans caught on fire and it burned to the ground," he said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Reds officially unveil Brennaman Field Jul 26, 2008
Redlegs in the Community. Read up on Reds community events and outreach efforts in our new blog. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Dodger Stadium Jul 25, 2008
Third, it was built just for baseball, the only major league park so built between 1961 and 1973. Many of its multi-use contemporaries have since been recognized as regrettable ideas and demolished, replaced by structures that are, well, more like Dodger Stadium. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Déjà vu behind the plate for Danley Jul 20, 2008
"I was like, 'Yeah, he's probably right.' I'm just happy to be back." Danley must have thought he had a magnet in his mask attracting the balls after his return behind the plate to a Minor League park. He went to warm up the pitcher before his first game even started and promptly got plunked in the mask again. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Grizzlies charge up after break Jul 19, 2008
The highlights baseball-wise were the packed stadium -- which he said was nicer than any Pacific Coast League park -- and racking up the strikeouts. "I'm not a strikeouts pitcher. I'm in there mostly because I throw sidearm," Espineli said. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Vandals cause damage to Little League Park in Avoca Jul 17, 2008
A large portion of a chain-link fence was ripped down, several benches were vandalized and part of the park pavilion s roof was damaged. Anyone with information should call Avoca police at 457-4011. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Continue reading Jul 17, 2008
The Selma Little League 11-year-old All-Star team has brought a championship pennant back to the Woodmen of the World Little League Park. Selma, managed by Jesse Montemayor and coached by Jeff Thurston and David Cedillo, captured the District 10 11-year-old championship with a 7-4 victory over Madera National on Thursday night. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Saturday is 'Hammer Time' at Trop Jul 17, 2008
"The baseball atmosphere is just a special, special thing and will remain a special thing always," MC Hammer said of performing in a Major League park ... "The baseball atmosphere is just a special, special thing and will remain a special thing always," Hammer said when asked of the significance of performing in a Major League park. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Nogales teams headed for state tourney Jul 16, 2008
The 9-10s beat Rio Rico for the championship at Nogales Little League Park Friday, 4-1; Nogales 10-11s beat Bisbee, 17-6, July 7 at Rio Rico; and Nogales' Seniors (15-16) beat Sierra Vista, 10-0 July 8 at Douglas. The 11-12s championship, played at Sierra Vista Thursday, went to Douglas, 4-0 over Nogales; and, finally, the Juniors lost to Douglas at Sierra Vista, 10-9, Friday in seven innings. (Nogales International, AZ)
Nogales tops Rio Rico, 4-1, for 9-10 title Jul 16, 2008
Nogales' Jacobo Somosa winds up for a pitch against Rio Rico Wednesday during the 9-10s District 8 tournament at Nogales Little League Park. Photo / Roger Conroy It rained Wednesday for the 9-10s Little League championship game at Nogales Little League Park. (Nogales International, AZ)
Music instruments for the gadget freak Jul 13, 2008
His resulting keyboard is to standard 88-key pianos what Yankee Stadium is to a Little League park; they serve similar purposes, but on completely different scales. Hunt raised his pitch count from 12 to 211, each individually controlled, with a line of keyboards ranging in size from two octaves to eight. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Braves (and Frenchy) start big week in SoCal Jul 8, 2008
I m telling you their pitching will pay the price for that little league park they play in. For every offensive MVP they get they ll have two starters with 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mets' Wagner an All-Star for sixth time Jul 7, 2008
"I wouldn't mind getting introduced there -- or in any American League park -- in October. I'd like to see if we can work that out.". The 79th Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX, in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet HD and televised around the world by Major League Baseball International, with pregame ceremonies beginning at 8 p.m. ET. ESPN Radio will provide exclusive national radio coverage, while MLB.com will provide extensive online coverage. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Future bright for Villalona Jul 5, 2008
Villalona has his eyes on a different appearance in a Major League park: his first-ever trip to Yankee Stadium July 13. "I'm very happy," Villalona said through his Augusta hitting coach, Lipso Nava. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Little League/City recreation standings Jul 4, 2008
(Note: Field 1 is Little League Park and Field 2 is Fleischer Field No. 1. . (Nogales International, AZ)
4th of July celebration has moved Jul 3, 2008
Due to the forecast, the City of League City Fourth of July Citizen Appreciation Day will no longer be held at League Park. The event will now take place indoors at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center at 400 West Walker. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Chavez likely to DH in finale for Athletics Jul 2, 2008
"If we were playing in a National League park, he'd be at third base," Geren said. "Swinging and throwing put two different stresses on [the shoulder], and I'd like to keep it down to one.". (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Columbia Americans win again Jul 2, 2008
Three teams remain alive in the newly added District 3 tourney for 7-8 s with Lawrenceburg being undefeated and assured a spot in Wednesday s 7 p.m. championship round at the Columbia National League Park. Lawrenceburg will play the winner of Tuesday s 7 p.m. rematch between the Columbia National and Columbia American. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Adams hurls Spring Hill win Jul 1, 2008
Four teams remain alive in the District 3 West 7-8 s tournament at the Columbia National Little League Park. Monday s opener has the Columbia Nationals meeting Lawrenceburg in the winners bracket final at 6 p.m. Marshall County and the Columbia Americans play a losers bracket game. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
New Billings ball park opens Jun 30, 2008
You d have to go a long way before you d find a finer minor league park than this. Lien said he was really impressed with the handicapped seating areas. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
O'Brien's beat blog Jun 29, 2008
in an American League park. BTW, I just read that 4:20 a.m. posting from Coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Saunders will wait for win No. 12 Jun 28, 2008
Getting an opportunity in a National League park to swing the bat against the wrong guy, Saunders struck out looking in the third inning against Park. Frustrated in his bid to become the American League's first 12-game winner, Saunders didn't get a second crack at Park. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Minute Maid named to Top 10 ballparks Jun 28, 2008
Wrigley Field: Built for Chicago's Federal League team in 1914, this venerable National League park hasn't hosted a World Series since 1945 (the longest drought among the original 16 teams). Superstitious types insist that's because of a curse applied when a local tavern owner was barred from bringing his pet goat in-even thought the goat had its own ticket. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Braves playing with short bench Jun 28, 2008
His only saving grace was that this weekend's games are being played in an American League park, where the use of a designated hitter reduces the need for a pinch-hitter. "All of the pitchers are required to put their spikes on tonight," said Cox, who fully understands he might need to use one of his pitchers as a pinch-runner or in some other unique situation this weekend. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Gardenhire sticking with hot lineup Jun 25, 2008
Besides shifting Jason Kubel to left field, with no designated hitter in a National League park, Gardenhire did not make any changes to his batting order for Tuesday's game. "Guys are playing good," Gardenhire said. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Reiners' stadium tour reaches Marlins Jun 25, 2008
MIAMI -- A love for the game has driven Hollywood icon Rob Reiner to embark on a tour of every Major League park. On Tuesday night, his personal nine-year journey brought the actor/producer/director/writer, and his 17-year-old son, Jake, to Dolphin Stadium. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Schilling could be throwing in January Jun 24, 2008
Casey will serve his suspension before the Red Sox head back to a National League park (Houston) Friday, when they will use additional players because of the NL rules. Coco Crisp, who was docked the most games for that brawl (seven), had the hearing of his appeal yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Area to celebrate July 4 with plenty of fireworks Jun 24, 2008
This city's annual July 4 Celebration begins at 11:30 a.m. in League Park and continues until 4 p.m. with Mayor Toni Randall, League City Council members and the Parks Board serving hot dogs and other refreshments to League City residents. Music, moonwalks, face painting, pony rides, even a petting zoo, are planned for the youngsters. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Jacobs handling DH duties for Marlins Jun 23, 2008
OAKLAND -- Playing in American League parks has given Mike Jacobs a chance to make a difference with his bat while getting a few extra days to rest a nagging leg problem ... Since the DH is used in American League parks, Jacobs can get extra treatment for a right quad ailment while still coming to the plate ... While it will be Florida's final Interleague series, there will not be the DH in a National League park. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
John Shea on Baseball Jun 22, 2008
Even the Indians, shortly after the stadium opened, moved back to their original facility, League Park (capacity 23,000), until 1947. In the '60s, '70s and '80s, it was a sad place because of so many sad teams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Angels look for pop in cozy Philly Jun 21, 2008
The absence of a designated hitter in the National League park cost Gary Matthews Jr. a chance to play with his father, Gary "Sarge" Matthews, announcing from a Phillies broadcast booth. Matthews has found his rhythm at the plate, batting. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Rangers bullpen in state of flux Jun 21, 2008
"We can't be caught short playing in a National League park," Washington said. "We had to do something.". (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Baseball Today Jun 21, 2008
Cleveland won its first regular season game at Dodger Stadium 6-4, but the franchises squared off in 1920, when the Indians beat the Brooklyn Robins five games to two in the best-of-nine series played at League Park and Ebbets Field. And the Chicago Cubs beat their South Side rivals 4-3, thin revenge 102 years after the Pale Hose took the 1906 World Series. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Food City beats AMSA, 5-4, for NLL 9-10s title Jun 21, 2008
By Roger ConroyFood City edged AMSA, 5-4, to win the 9-10s Nogales Little League Championship Friday at Little League Park. Food City held AMSA scoreless for the first two innings, with pitcher Jordan Felix throwing three strikeouts in the first and one in the second. (Nogales International, AZ)
Bucs welcome Jays in first visit to PNC Jun 20, 2008
"I think it's probably more of an adjustment for an American League team going into a National League park, just in the sense that we get an extra bat [in A.L. parks], while it really changes the way their lineup is made up," Russell said. "I think it's a little more [of an] adjustment for them.". (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Pirates blow six-run lead in 13-8 loss to White Sox Jun 20, 2008
He has given up 14 runs in his past two outings, each in an American League park. "They're a pretty good hitting team, and they showed that," Dumatrait said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Skinner, base running snafus key to Nationals' first loss Jun 18, 2008
The right-hander benefited from questionable Nationals base running and scattered six hits in going the distance as the Americans posted a stunning 5-0 shutout Monday night at Danbury Little League Park. The championship rematch between the two Lamar National Little League teams is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
* Wang Chien-ming put on injured list for at least six weeks Jun 18, 2008
Making a rare appearance on the bases during the interleague game at a National League park, Wang pulled up rounding third and hobbled home on Derek Jeters single ... After the game, Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina summed up the problem that American League pitchers sometimes have playing at National League parks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Commuter rail plan gathers steam with local officials Jun 18, 2008
He said the city should be considered for a station and even suggested that a station could be placed near League Park. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2008. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Baseball: Slumping Seattle Mariners jettison general manager Jun 17, 2008
Making a rare appearance on the bases during the interleague game at an National League park, Wang pulled up rounding third and hobbled home on Derek Jeter's single. Wang doubled over after scoring, pointed toward his right foot and was helped off the field. (International Herald Tribune)
Mailbag: Are trade winds blowing? Jun 17, 2008
While playing at an American League park, can you use your pitcher as a pinch-hitter. -- Grant G., Aledo, Texas. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Sox need something extra to upend Reds Jun 15, 2008
They were down one more bat because they were in a National League park, which means no DH.. "Today our lineup doesn't look like it normally looks," Francona had said before the game, one in which they were facing Reds sensation Edinson Volquez, the former Ranger who had made 10 straight quality starts and would make it 11 yesterday, holding the Sox to three runs (two earned) in seven innings while striking out nine. (Boston Globe)
Meche can't wait to swing the bat Jun 15, 2008
Meche wanted to get ready for his turn at bat on Sunday, a rare treat for American League pitchers in a National League park, where no DH is allowed. In Spring Training, when Royals pitchers had to hit against NL clubs, they were told to either bunt or take pitches. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Encarnacion red-hot for the Reds Jun 15, 2008
Because the Red Sox will be playing in a National League park, he will be able to break out his bat again after going 2-for-11 last year with a double. Two years ago, he hit a home run -- the second of his career -- against the Phillies. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Red Sox always finding ways to win Jun 15, 2008
CINCINNATI -- With two injured sluggers, a sick catcher and Interleague Play in a National League park taking away the designated hitter, manager Terry Francona knows this is the time for the Red Sox to look for other ways to score ... Because the Red Sox will be playing in a National League park, he will be able to break out his bat again after going 2-for-11 last year with a double. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Interleague matchups excite Yost Jun 15, 2008
"So, I would think that playing in a National League park is a bit of an advantage to us." But regardless of Yost's feelings, he has a job to do. "It adds excitement, I think, but I just play the games that they set up for us to play," Yost said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Take two: Gabbard gets second shot0000254C Jun 14, 2008
Gabbard is facing the Mets for the first time and he is pitching in a National League park for the first time. He has never hit at the Major League level. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Lowell crosses up the strategy Jun 13, 2008
That kind of production will be critical as the Red Sox visit Cincinnati this weekend, because there'll be no DH in the National League park. Drew's contributions haven't gone unnoticed either. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Nogales Little League 11-12s Jun 11, 2008
Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International. Peraza went 4-for-4 and scored three runs. (Nogales International, AZ)
Burnett struggles at Rogers Centre Jun 8, 2008
" The loss also managed to spoil the return of Vernon Wells to the Toronto lineup. After breaking his left wrist on a diving catch in Cleveland less than a month ago, Wells managed to rejoin the Blue Jays much quicker than expected. He went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double and an RBI. "It's kind of strange coming into a big league park after being out for a while and playing in a Minor League stadium," Wells said. "It was great to be back, but obviously it didn't turn out the way we wanted it... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Coastal Carolina savors shot at UNC in NCAA's super regionals Jun 6, 2008
Last year the Chanticleers hosted, but the regional was at a Myrtle Beach, S.C., minor league park and the four-team field included Clemson. This year they played in their own stadium and swept past Columbia, Alabama and East Carolina by a combined score of 47-23. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mailbag: Is Price right for Rays? Jun 3, 2008
When he came up for a weekend series against the Red Sox at Fenway, he said he understood going into the 2008 season that it could be a crazy year, so he decided to just roll with the punches, which translates to showing up to the ballpark ready to play every day whether it's a Major League park or Triple-A. In my opinion, that's a nice approach for a player to have. All things remaining constant, the Rays should have eight Major League quality starters in two years (Scott Kazmir, James Shields,... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
College baseball back in force in New Orleans May 30, 2008
However, the baseball team spent the past two seasons playing home games at Zephyr Field, a minor league park in the suburbs that currently hosts the New York Mets' Triple A affiliate. The Green Wave failed to reach the tournament last year for the first time in 10 years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Is Hoover the Best Place for SEC Baseball? May 29, 2008
Intangibles: AutoZone Park is one of the premiere minor league parks, and Memphis is well equipped when it comes to hotels and other attractions (Beale Street, Graceland, National Civil Rights Museum, and so on) ... Intangibles: The only major league park on the list, Turner Field has the most to offer. (GamecockInsider.com)
Saugus Police Log Week of May 19- May 28, 2008
A caller reported a break into the concession stand at the Little League park at the rear of Oaklandvale Elementary School, 10:06 a.m.. A caller from Petries Flower and Plant Shop reported a past break into the business, 10:19 a.m.. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Rangers head back to Sunshine State May 26, 2008
96 ERA at Tropicana Field, his most victories in any Major League park except Camden Yards. TB: LHP Scott Kazmir (3-1, 1. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
BREAKING NEWS:Mexican Rotary delegation tours area charities May 20, 2008
The group then left and headed over to the North Shore Rotary Little League Park next to North Shore Senior High School. The group saw the work accomplished by Rotarians at the state-of-the-art park. (North Channel Sun, TX)
Hernandez can't capitalize in loss May 18, 2008
Hernandez certainly delivered a performance worthy enough to get a win in his first start back at a National League park on Saturday night, but it just wasn't quite enough, as the Twins fell to the Rockies, 3-2, at Coors Field. The right-hander held Colorado to three runs on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings, but it was the Rockies, and not the Twins, who seemed to get the clutch hits when it counted. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Bartlett returns to Rays, starts vs. Cards May 17, 2008
Since the Rays were playing in a National League park, the DH is not in effect, so pitcher Andy Sonnanstine was in the ninth spot. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
