The new pace-of-play rules for Minor League Baseball’s Double-A and Triple-A teams have been announced, as measures to shorten the length of games will be implemented for the 2015 season. (more…)
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Lookouts to unveil 2015 changes
With a new ownership group in place, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) will be unveiling upgrades to AT&T Field on Thursday. (more…)
Biloxi ballpark opening could be determined this week
The exact opening date of a new Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark could be determined this week, as the City Council debates whether to spend an additional $1 million to move up a completion date. (more…)
New for 2016: Hartford Yard Goats
We have a name for the relocating New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) for the 2016 season: the Hartford Yard Goats, which brings a railroad theme to the team. (more…)
It’s official: Ken Babby buying Jacksonville Suns
It’s official: Ken Babby is buying the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) from the Bragan family, in a deal announced this morning. (more…)
Freier, locals close on Lookouts purchase
The sale of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) is complete, as a new ownership group led by John Woods and Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier take control of the team. (more…)
Personnel news from Richmond, Potomac
Bill Papierniak is stepping down as GM of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), while the Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) announce several staff promotions. (more…)
RockHounds sharpen look with new video displays
The Midland RockHounds (Class AA; Texas League) are upgrading their in-game graphics at Security Bank Ballpark with a new main video display and additional scoreboards, to be installed prior to the start of the 2015 season. (more…)
Frisco ballpark upgrades: videoboards, signage, sports bar
Today’s Frisco news, part II: The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) announced several improvements to Dr Pepper Ballpark for the 2015 season and beyond, as new owners put their imprint on the franchise. (more…)
Frisco unveils new Teddy Roosevelt RoughRiders look
Today’s Frisco news, part I: The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) unveiled a new logo and branding identity based upon former U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt, America’s original Rough Rider. (more…)
Mark Butler new majority owner of H-Sens
We have a new principal owner and managing partner of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League): local businessman Mark Butler, taking the reins from Michael Reinsdorf. (more…)
Extra $1M needed to finish Biloxi ballpark
It will take an additional million dollars to complete MGM Park, the new Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark, on time for the 2015 season. (more…)
Hartford ballpark bond sale, groundbreaking set for today
Big day today for a new Hartford ballpark for the relocating New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League): financing via bond sale should be finalized, with a groundbreaking in the afternoon. (more…)