There is some personnel news to report out of Aberdeen, where the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have named Matt Slatus as their new general manager. (more…)
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Plan to Demolish Newark’s Riverfront Stadium Continue
Plans to redevelop the site of Riverfront Stadium in Newark are moving forward, as the city has scheduled a public hearing on the proposal. (more…)
In Memoriam: Marvin Gray
Marvin Gray, a regular at Evansville Otters games (independent; Frontier League) and a fixture at Bosse Field for more than 50 years, has passed away at the age of 75. (more…)
Redevelopment Pitched for Turner Field
With the Atlanta Braves prepping to leave Turner Field, the City of Atlanta is considering a master plan for the ballpark and surrounding area. (more…)
Jackson Buys Share of RailRiders
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) have added a Hall of Famer to their ranks, as Reggie Jackson is joining the team’s ownership group. As part of his role with the RailRiders, Jackson will serve as a special adviser. (more…)
In Memoriam: Bob Kitzmiller
Bob Kitzmiller, former assistant general manager of the Danville Braves (rookie; Appalachian League) whose time with pro baseball dated back to the Carolina League’s Danville 97s, passed away. He was 66. (more…)
Tiger Stadium Turf Uprooted; Sports Youth Facility on Tap
The last tie to Tiger Stadium — the playing field, maintained by volunteers after the grandstand was torn down in 2009 — is on its way out, as bulldozer crews were on hand today to tear up the surface to make way for a synthetic turf and a $20-million, 2,500-seat youth sports facility. (more…)
TIF District Proposed for Ballpark Commons
A study is recommending that Franklin, WI officials approve a $25.8 million contribution in the form of tax increment financing (TIF) to fund a development that will include an independent league ballpark. (more…)
Kayser Approaching Retirement
With the Texas League season nearing its halfway point, league president Tom Kayser is getting closer to the conclusion of his 25-season run. (more…)
River Bandits Announce Three 2016 Bandit Scholarships
It’s become an annual tradition: The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) awarded their three 2016 Bandit Scholarships during Sunday’s game at Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
Personnel News in Billings, Jupiter
We have personnel news to report from the Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and Jupiter, FL’s Roger Dean Stadium. (more…)
Former Nashville Jewel in Disrepair
Herschel Greer Stadium, the former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) has seen All-Star games, major league exhibition games, perfect games, and no-hitters, but it wasn’t enough to keep the 38-year-old ballpark open. (more…)
Reward Your Dad With a Book This Father’s Day
Reward your Dad — or reward yourself — with the gift of books this Father’s Day. We’ll help: all our baseball and football books are on sale for 50 percent off, through June 16. (more…)