A change in leadership for Minor League Baseball Enterprises: Michael Hand departs to pursue other interests, with MiLB President/CEO Pat O’Conner assuming his role as president of the sport’s sponsorship branch. (more…)
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MiLB adds American Sports Network broadcasts
Fifteen Minor League Baseball (MiLB) games will be broadcast on the American Sports Network (ASN) this summer under a deal reached with Sinclair Networks Group. (more…)
CBS Sports Network to highlight 10 MiLB games
Some great games on the docket for CBS Sports Network in 2015, as the network will televise 10 marquee Minor League Baseball regular-season games for the second season. (more…)
Study: Fans love Minor League Baseball
This probably isn’t a surprise for our readers in the baseball industry, but worth noting nevertheless: A nationwide study indicates broad satisfaction with the gameday experience presented by Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)
MiLB on CBS Sports Network schedule released
We have a list of the remaining Minor League Baseball games to be broadcast this year on the CBS Sports Network, giving fans a chance to see tomorrow’s stars in some great venues. Here’s the list: June 5: Albuquerque Isotopes (Dodgers) vs. Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners), 10:05 p.m. EST June 12: Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers) vs. Corpus […]
MiLB signs sponsorship deal with Pep Boys
Another national sponsorship for Minor League Baseball, as Pep Boys is in with a campaign in targeted MiLB markets and clubs across the country this season, with opportunities for significant expansion in future years. “As our more than 41 million game attendees enjoy another exciting season of Minor League Baseball action, they can look to […]
CBS Sports Network to broadcast MiLB Game of the Week
A nice broadcast deal for Minor League Baseball, as the CBS Sports Network will serve as the home of MiLB’s “Game of the Week” during the 2014 season. The first five games of the schedule have been determined and are as follows: May 1: Indianapolis Indians vs. Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA, International League), 7:05 […]
Property Consulting Group to market MiLB
Minor League Baseball has hired Property Consulting Group (PCG) for sponsorship and strategic consulting in support of its ongoing marketing efforts, with particular focus on the Project Brand initiative. “My first role in the sports business was selling tickets in Minor League Baseball, and I feel this relationship is a bit of a homecoming,” said […]
MiLB Charities donates $27.5K for Oklahoma City tornado victims
Minor League Baseball is donating $27,500 to the American Red Cross of Oklahoma City to assist individuals affected by the tornadoes that hit the area in late May/early June. Minor League Baseball’s Chief Marketing Officer, Michael Hand, will make a check presentation on behalf of MiLB Charities on July 12 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark before […]