We have personnel news today from the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Grand Junction Rockies (rookie; Pioneer League) and Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). (more…)
Archive | At the Ballpark
Cooper Stadium redevelopment delayed
The heralded redevelopment of Cooper Stadium, former Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) home, has stalled due to some engineering and code issues, but work is expected to commence this spring. (more…)
Turner Field to remain open — as football stadium
Call it Act Three in the storied history of Turner Field: Today the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority announced it would negotiate the sale of the Atlanta Braves home to a developer and Georgia State University, who will convert the facility to a football stadium. (more…)
Will entertainment development lead to new Rangers ballpark?
With the city of Arlington committing at least $50 million toward an entertainment development across from Globe Life Park, one big issues arises: Is a new ballpark in the cards for the Texas Rangers? (more…)
Echols promoted to Charleston presidency
We have a change in the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) front office, where Dave Echols adds the title of President to his GM responsibilities. (more…)
Kornberg new Voice of the Pelicans
Scott Kornberg is the new Voice of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), replacing Nathan Barnett. (more…)
Jay Miller joins Sugar Land front office
Big change in the front office for the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League), as long-time MiLB and MLB exec Jay Miller is new president of the team. (more…)
Bozzuto new Wild Things VP
Bob Bozzuto is the new Administrative Vice President of the Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League), reporting directly to the managing partner of the organization, Francine W. Williams. (more…)
Knichel new Blue Crabs GM
With the move of Patrick Day to New Britain, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League) have promoted Courtney Knichel to general manager. (more…)
Arnold new Biloxi Shuckers GM
We have a replacement for Buck Rogers as Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) GM: Chuck Arnold, formerly of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. (more…)
Rogers, Woods join JetHawks front office
We have two new members of the Lancaster JetHawks (High A; California League) front office for the 2016 season: Buck Rogers and Katie Woods. (more…)
Texas League’s Tom Kayser to retire
Tom Kayser, president of the Class AA Texas League, announced he is retiring before the start of the 2017 season, giving him 25 seasons as head of the circuit. (more…)
Hot Rods add to front office for 2016
We have some staff news to announce for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) front office, with three new hires and three new promotions. (more…)