FEMA halts work on new Kokomo ballpark
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has halted work on a new Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Prospect League) ballpark, saying the ballpark plan doesn’t meed flood-mitigation goals set out as part of a financial grant. (more…)
Today’s video: Cardinal Stadium demolition
Today’s sad video: the demolition of Cardinal Stadium, former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association). (more…)
Christianson: Time for Snappers sale
Brian Christianson, a former board president of the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League), says he wants to buy the team, put it on better financial footing and keep it in the Wisconsin city. (more…)
Personnel news in Joliet, Orem, Reading, Great Lakes
We have front-office news from the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League), Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League), Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Sylvia Lind files discrimination suit against MLB
Sylvia Lind, the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the commissioner’s office, has filed suit against Major League Baseball, arguing she has been underpaid and passed over for promotions. (more…)
New for 2015: Sussex County Miners
Now that we’re all back from the Winter Meetings, let’s get to work! We’ll lead off with news that baseball vet Dave Chase is the GM of the new Sussex County Miners (independent; Can-Am League), beginning play at Skylands Stadium in 2015. (more…)
Braves unveil new ballpark, development renderings
The Atlanta Braves released four more renderings of SunTrust Park and associated development, showing how the new ballpark will be supported by hotels, office and retail. (more…)
Your warm-weather picture of the day
Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) Head Groundskeeper Ben Young won the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 2nd annual Mowing Patterns Contest. Click on the headline to see his handiwork. (more…)
Reading Fightin Phils promote five
Big day in the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) front office, as five executives have been promoted to executive director roles with the team. (more…)
Joannes Stadium improvements approved for 2015
A Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) plan for improvements to Joannes Stadium in 2015 was approved by the city’s Parks Committee and will be considered by the full City Council in January. (more…)
Lookouts sold to Hardball Capital
Approved at today’s Class AA Southern League meetings: the Chattanooga Lookouts have been sold to Hardball Capital, owners of MiLB teams in Fort Wayne and Savannah. (more…)
NH’s Tarpey MiLB Athletic Trainer of the Year
Nice honor: Bob Tarpey of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League is the 2014 Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year. (more…)
Sternberg: Rays will move without new ballpark
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says he’ll sell the team if the St. Petersburg City Council fails to let the team look for a new ballpark site in Tampa. (more…)