Mary Frances Bragan, the former Madame Chairman of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) whose family had a significant influence on the franchise, has passed away at age 95. (more…)
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In memoriam: Peter Bragan Sr.
The bell goes silent: Peter Bragan Sr., owner of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and a member of one of baseball’s grand families, passed away on July 7, at the age of 89. The cause of death: heart failure. Bragan Sr. had been hospitalized for other reasons and had missed a birthday celebration […]
Bragan Jr. stepping down as Suns GM
Peter “Pedro” Bragan Jr., the GM of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) for 24 of the past 26 seasons, is stepping back from day-to-day duties and will be replaced by current AGM Chris Peters for the coming season. Bragan will assume the duties of team president. His father, Peter Bragan Sr., is still […]