With Geoff Lassiter set to become president of the Carolina League, C.J. Johnson has been promoted to president and general manger of the Winston-Salem Dash. Johnson originally joined the Dash in October 2012 as vice president, ticket sales. (more…)
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Geoff Lassiter Named New Carolina League President
Geoff Lassiter, the president of the Winston-Salem Dash, will succeed John Hopkins as president of the High-A Carolina League. The move will become effective on January 1, 2018. (more…)
Personnel News: Stockton, Visalia
We have personnel news to report from a pair of High-A California League clubs–the Stockton Ports and the Visalia Rawhide. (more…)
MLB Launching Diversity Fellowship for Women, People of Color
Major League Baseball is launching a diversity fellowship for women and people of color, a program that will place candidates with teams and the league’s central office. (more…)
Ballpark Commons Plan Moves Forward
The proposed Ballpark Commons development in Franklin, WI has moved forward, with Milwaukee County approving a key land sale. (more…)
Chris Peters Named Fort Myers Miracle GM
The Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) have made a major personnel decision, naming Chris Peters their new general manager. Peters replaces Andrew Seymour after seven years in Fort Myers. (more…)
New Franklin Ballpark Still Under Study
While it sounds like the proposed Franklin (WI) ballpark could be the centerpiece of a great entertainment district, the city’s Common Council still needs to complete review of the Ballpark Commons development plan. (more…)
Brad Smith New Bees GM
Veteran MiLB front-office employee Brad Smith is new GM of the New Britain Bees (independent; Atlantic League), replacing the retiring Gerry Berthiaume, effective immediately. (more…)
Larson new Schaumburg Boomers GM
We have a new Schaumburg Boomers GM, as the independent Frontier League team names Michael Larson, as of late an AGM with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (independent; American Association), to the post. (more…)
Populous Opens Tokyo Office, Adds Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Ballpark Project
Some news from Populous as the firm opens a Tokyo office to service several clients, including a plan for a new Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters ballpark anchoring a mixed-use entertainment district. (more…)
Danville Braves Promote David Cross
The Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) are promoting David Cross, who will now serve as the club’s Vice President, General Manager. The move was announced by the Atlanta Braves as part of a series of promotions within their minor league affiliates. (more…)
Jim Bishop Named VP and GM of Rome Braves
Jim Bishop is moving into a key position for the Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League): Vice President and General Manager. Bishop had been serving as AGM of the Mississippi Braves (Class AA; Southern League) and will replace Mike Dunn, who was recently promoted to Vice President of Florida Operations. (more…)
River City Rascals Promote Lisa Ferreira to GM
The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) have made a major personnel decision, promoting Assistant General Manager Lisa Ferreira to General Manager. (more…)