After a long tenure in the post, Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) president Gary Ulmer will step down at the end of this season and transition into an advisory role. The Bats made this announcement Thursday. (more…)
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Bats Discuss Possible Departure of Louisville City FC
With the USL’s Louisville City FC vying for a new facility, the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) are discussing what they would do in the team’s absence. (more…)
Legislation Would Exempt MiLB Players From Overtime Regs
After Minor League Baseball owners and executives descended on Washington, D.C. last Wednesday to discuss the economic state of the sport with lawmakers, we have a piece of legislation in the works: the Save America’s Pastime Act. (more…)
Louisville Bats sale finalized
The sale of the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) is final, with MC Sports Acquisition LLC, led by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, closing on the purchase. (more…)
Bats, Reds extend player development contract
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their player development contract (PDC) for two additional years, through 2018. (more…)
Louisville Bats sold to Katzoffs; current owners maintain interest
Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition LLC, headed by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, is buying a majority interest in the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), with existing owners retaining a share of the team. (more…)
Bats, Reds extend affiliate deal through 2016
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. This extends the previous agreement which was set to expire after the 2014 season. “Our organization’s relationship with Louisville continues to be a very successful one,” said Reds President of Baseball Operations and General […]
Reds, Bats extend PDC through 2014
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) will remain the Cincinnati Reds‘ top farm team through 2014, as the two teams extended their Player Development Contract for two additional years. “The Reds are thrilled to have the opportunity to formally extend our relationship with the people operating one of the truly great professional baseball operations […]