There is some personnel news to report, as Ryan Keur is departing the Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) to become president of the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
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Mike Dee Out as Padres President and CEO
After another rough season on the field, the San Diego Padres are parting ways with president and CEO Mike Dee. (more…)
Personnel News: Erie, Madison
We have some personnel news to report from the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Tinker Field Memorial Plaza in Planning Stages
The site of Tinker Field, former spring home of the Minnesota Twins and the Washington Senators, could be memorialized under a plan to be considered by Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board at a November 2 meeting. (more…)
Fayetteville Selects Ballpark Layout
Though the ballpark designs are still preliminary, the City of Fayetteville has decided on the layout of its proposed High-A Carolina League facility. (more…)
Derek Martin Named Altoona Curve GM
There is some personnel news to report, as Derek Martin has been named the general manager of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Fayetteville Releases Ballpark Renderings
The City of Fayetteville has released renderings of the proposed High-A Carolina League ballpark that could open in 2019. (more…)
Personnel News: Smokies Promote Tim Volk
There is some personnel news to report, as the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) are promoting Tim Volk to a general manager position. His official title will be general manager-business operations. (more…)
Rangers Finalize Kinston Purchase
This news was inevitable, but the Texas Rangers have finalized their purchase of the new High-A Carolina League franchise in Kinston. (more…)
In Memoriam: George Spelius
George Spelius, former Midwest League president and one of Minor League Baseball‘s most influential league presidents, has passed away at the age of 83. (more…)
Indians’ Lewandowski Honored by International League
Another executive of the year announcement, this time from the International League, which has given its award to Indianapolis Indians general manager Randy Lewandowski. (more…)
Voutsinas Recognized by NY-Penn League
Some more executive of the year awards are being unveiled this afternoon. Up first is Auburn Doubledays general manager Mike Voutsinas, who has received the Robert Stedler New York-Penn League Executive of the Year Award for 2016. (more…)
Jim Pfander Honored by Eastern League
Jim Pfander of the Akron RubberDucks has been honored with the Eastern League‘s Executive of the Year award. Pfander, the general manager and COO of the RubberDucks, has spent the past four seasons with the team. (more…)