The Trolley Dodger

Official statement from Frank McCourt released just now:

“Major League Baseball sets strict financial guidelines which all 30 teams must follow. The Dodgers are in compliance with these guidelines. On this basis, it is hard to understand the Commissioner’s action today.”

This does not bode well.

Remains to be seen if this is the cavalry or the undertaker, but the MLB is taking over the Dodgers’ finances and day-to-day operations!

“MLB statement regarding the Dodgers”

The Dodgers have been one of the most prestigious franchises in all of sports, and we owe it to their legion of loyal fans to ensure that this club is being operated properly now and will be guided appropriately in the future.

More background: “Selig to appoint rep to oversee Dodgers”

San Bernardino County transit service Omnitrans has a post reminding folks you can take the bus to see Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and Inland Empire 66ers games, “Take Omnitrans Out to the Ballgame”

Omnitrans is proud to be part of the tradition of baseball in San Bernardino County. This season, we are teaming up once again with both the Inland Empire 66′ers and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Throughout the season, you will find Omnitrans and Buster at many games at both teams’ home stadiums.

Buster is Omnitrans’s mascot — check out that blog post for a list of appearances at various of both team’s games this season.

I commute on Omnitrans most workdays and have found both their buses and drivers to be awesome. The organization has also done a good job of reaching onto the Internet and social media platforms. Check out the top of their blog for links to Facebook, Twitter, etc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dodgers Public Relations
Friday, April 8, 2011
(323) 224-1301
AMR Communications
Deborah Hileman: (303) 495-1210

MEDIA ADVISORY

DODGERS AND AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR BRYAN STOW ON MONDAY AT DODGER STADIUM

KCAL 9, Prime Ticket, KABC 790, Univision Radio and the Los Angeles Times join with the team to collect donations for the trust fund established for Giants fan Bryan Stow and his children

WHAT: The Dodgers, American Medical Response and the team’s media partners, KCAL 9, Prime Ticket, KABC 790 and Univision Radio, in addition to the Los Angeles Times, will hold a “drive-through” relief event at Dodger Stadium this Monday for Bryan Stow. All funds collected will be donated directly to the trust fund established by the Stow family to benefit Bryan and his children.

At approximately 12:00 p.m., several community supporters will be on hand to speak to the media. Details of those who will be attending will be announced in the coming days.

WHEN:
MONDAY, April 11
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
12:00 p.m. – Community supporters available to the media

WHERE:
Dodger Stadium
Parking Lot 1

Media should enter the stadium through Gate A at Sunset and Elysian Park Ave. Parking Lot 1 is directly to the left of Gate A.

MISC:
Monetary donations of cash and checks will be accepted. Checks should be made out to the “Bryan Stow Fund.” In addition, those with a PayPal account may donate online with a credit card by logging in and selecting the “Send Money” option; Personal; Gift, with the recipient: stowdonations@gmail.com. The fund is also accepting donations online at www.sfpcu.org.

Media wishing to cover the event should contact the Dodgers’ PR department.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, pioneers in sport and world culture, have won more games, more pennants, and more World Series than any other club in the National League since moving to Los Angeles. Since the start of the modern era in baseball, the Dodgers of Brooklyn and Los Angeles, combined, have a cumulative attendance of more than 187 million, the highest total in the history of baseball or any other sport. Visit the Dodgers on the Internet at www.dodgers.com. For media information, visit www.dodgerspressbox.com.