The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player development contact for two more years, through 2018. (more…)
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John H. Johnson President’s Award goes to Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) are the recipient of the 41st annual John H. Johnson President’s Award, as the team will receive Minor League Baseball’s top honor at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet Sunday, December 8. (more…)
Ports unveil 10th anniversary ballpark logo
Wow. It seems like yesterday Banner Island Ballpark opened, but the Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) are marking 10 seasons there with a year-long celebration, beginning with a commemorative logo. (more…)
MiLB Promotional Seminar heading to Columbus in 2015
The MiLB Promotional Seminar is heading to Columbus Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2015, with events to be hosted by the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Fresno Grizzlies unveil new home uniforms
With the shift in affiliation to the Houston Astros, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are shedding their Giants colors and adopting those of their new parent. First up: new home jersey. (more…)
Budig: More diversity needed in pro baseball
Dr. Gene Budig, former American League president now part of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League) ownership, says pro baseball needs to work harder at diversity efforts. (more…)
Lansing ballpark renovation over budget; $3M sought
The renovation of Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League), is $3 million over budget after bids came in higher than expected. (more…)
More Nashville ballpark development unveiled
More Nashville ballpark development is on the way, as Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Frank Ward is reportedly building up to 30,000 square feet of retail space next to First Tennessee Park. (more…)
The Ballad of Balbino
Balbino Fuenmayor. Pronounced “Bal-BEE-no FWEN-my-OR.” (more…)
Red Wings to operate Batavia again in 2015
Totally not a surprise: the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will operate the Batavia Muckdogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) again in 2015, as Rochester Community Baseball invests more in the franchise. (more…)
MiLB approves team move to Columbia
Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier says he’s received permission from Minor League Baseball to move a team to a new Columbia (S.C.) ballpark in 2016 — but the team on the move is still up in the air. (more…)
Tennessee Smokies unveil new logos, branding
We have a new look for the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA: Southern League) that brings the team’s branding and colors closer to those of parent team Chicago Cubs. (more…)
New for 2015: West Virginia Black Bears
We have a name for the new Morgantown (W.Va.) team in the short-season NY-Penn League: the West Virginia Black Bears. (more…)