OK, you’ve had a break to celebrate the end of the 2017 season—time to start prepping for the 2018 season. Today, we take a preliminary look at Impact Field, one of two new pro ballparks on tap for next season. (more…)
Archive | At the Ballpark
Personnel News: Omaha, Somerset
We have personnel news to report from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Ballpark at Harbor Yard Conversion Approved
A conversion of the Ballpark at Harbor Yard into an amphitheater is moving forward, as city officials approved the plan for the former home of the Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Personnel News: Bowling Green, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
We have personnel news to report from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Scranton Wilkes/Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
MLB Digital Strategist Bob Bowman To Step Down
After 17 years of guiding MLB’s digital strategy, Bob Bowman is stepping down as President, Business & Media of Major League Baseball when his contract expires in December. (more…)
Personnel News: Pittsfield, Yakima Valley
We have personnel news to report from the Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) and the Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Walla Walla Sweets Promote Dan Ferguson to GM
The Walla Walla Sweets (summer collegiate; West Coast League) have made a major promotion, elevating assistant general manager Dan Ferguson to the role of general manager. (more…)
In Memoriam: Rick Hader, AKA Myron Noodleman
Sad news to pass along: Rick Hader, better known as baseball entertainer Myron Noodleman, has passed away, the victim of a rare form of sinus cancer. He was 59. (more…)
Lugnuts Promote Nick Grueser, Hire Tyler Parsons as GM
The Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) have made a major personnel announcement, promoting Nick Grueser to Team President and naming Tyler Parsons as their new General Manager. (more…)
Personnel News: Erie, Harrisburg
We have personnel news to report from a pair of Class AA Eastern League teams–the Erie SeaWolves and the Harrisburg Senators. (more…)
Campbell’s Field Slated for Demolition: Officials
Though there’s no final word from the ballpark owner, political leaders in Camden, N.J. say that Campbell’s Field, former home of the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League), will be torn down to make way for athletic fields and a waterfront development. (more…)
Jackson Generals Promote Compton; Hall is New GM
Some front-office news from the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) as Jason Compton is promoted to team president and Nick Hall is named the team’s new general manager. (more…)
John Sadak Departing RailRiders
John Sadak, the lead radio/TV voice and director of broadcasting/media relations for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) is stepping down from his post after five years with the team. (more…)