The owners of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are being sued by Main Street Baseball and Clark Minker over an aborted sale of the team, with the court being asked to halt the potential sale of the team to another suitor. (more…)
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Not Your Routine Poutine in Akron
Today’s food news, part 2: The Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled their three remaining extreme food items for 2015, including a truly extreme salad, poutine and an oversized sub. (more…)
White Castles to be offered to sober people at Canal Park
We have a new food offering at Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) this season: White Castle sliders. (more…)
Erie SeaWolves sold to Aguirre
We finally have a buyer for the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League): Fernando Aguirre, a minority investor in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Cincinnati Reds. (more…)
Reading Fightin Phils, WIOV sign broadcast deal
The broadcast reach of the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) will be extended under a new Cumulus Media deal on CBS Sports Radio 98.5 FM and 1240 AM. (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…)
Personnel news in Reading, Corvallis, Kenosha
We have personnel news today for the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), Corvallis Knights (summer collegiate; West Coast League) and Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (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…)
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…)
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…)
Richmond ballpark solution stalled; will counties help?
With Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones seemingly stalled on a plan for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark, officials from local counties say they’re willing to discuss a replacement of The Diamond. (more…)
Rock Cats launch “Name the Team” contest
With construction beginning on a new Hartford ballpark, the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are holding a “Name the Team” contest for 2016 and beyond. (more…)
Thunder to Jon Stewart: Drop by our ballpark anytime
Riffing off the news II: The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) want to entertain Jon Stewart after he retires from The Daily Show, possibly during a series against the Binghamton Mets. (more…)