We have personnel news today from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), the Fast Forward Sports Group and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
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New position: Marketing/Promotions Manager
August Publications is hiring a Marketing/Promotions Manager to grow its digital properties and books through newsletter marketing, events, content marketing and advertising. (more…)
Everyone loves a ballpark wedding
Congrats to Jesse Cole and Emily McDonald of the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), a quintessential baseball couple who tied the knot Saturday at the team’s home, Sims Legion Park. (more…)
Personnel news in Lehigh Valley, Northwoods League
We have personnel news today for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) and the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. (more…)
Meadows new Stockton Ports GM
Some MiLB personnel news to pass along: Bryan Meadows has been promoted to Stockton Ports (High A; California League) general manager after two seasons as assistant general manager. (more…)
Dothan debates MiLB, new ballpark
Civic leaders in Dothan, Alabama are polling residents on their feelings toward a new Minor League Baseball ballpark and commissioning Conventions, Sports and Leisure International (CSL) to determine its feasibility. (more…)
Personnel news for Tri-City ValleyCats, Normal CornBelters
We have personnel news today from the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
Baseball, softball recommended for 2020 Olympics
Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have recommended to the International Olympic Committee that baseball and softball be returned to the games, along with karate, skateboarding, climbing, and surfing. (more…)
Enberg to retire as voice of Padres next year
Dick Enberg, who has been the voice of the San Diego Padres for the last six years, will retire at the end of the 2016 season. (more…)
In memoriam: Yogi Berra
Yogi Berra, whose unusual phrases and offbeat demeanor made him a darling to the New York City media as a star for the New York Yankees during that team’s glory era, passed away late last night. He was 90. (more…)
Amarillo ballpark battle in works for this fall
The battle lines are being drawn in Amarillo over the future of a baseball-centric multiuse facility, with multiple groups lobbying voters in anticipation of a nonbinding referendum in November. (more…)
Babby shakes up Suns front office, promises ballpark improvements
Days after taking control of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League), new owner Ken Babby overhauled the team’s front office and promised ballpark improvements for the coming season. (more…)
In memoriam: Milo Hamilton
Milo Hamilton, best known as the Voice of the Houston Astros during a 60-year career as a Major League Baseball broadcaster, has passed away. He was 88. (more…)