Civic Stadium, the longtime home to pro baseball in Eugene, won a temporary reprieve after the Eugene School District agreed to sell the ballpark to the city — provided boosters can raise $3 million for renovations. The school board solicited bids for the historic facility. The city submitted a $4.5 million bid and proposed keeping […]
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Aberdeen debates future of Ripken Stadium area
The area near Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds (short season A; NY-Penn League), was pitched as a mixed-use neighborhood, and city officials want to see that plan carried out. So far the vision of an Integrated Business District — residential, office and retail — around the ballpark has failed ro materialize, and developers […]
AquaSox unveil 30th-anniversary logo
This is a milestone year for the Everett AquaSox (short season A; Northwest League), so a commemorative logo is in order. The 2014 season will mark the Everett franchises’ 20th season as a Seattle Mariners affiliate and 31st season in the Northwest League. The AquaSox, in partnership with design firm Brandiose, unveiled the logo this […]
Scrappers, Indians extend player development contract
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Cleveland Indians renewed their player development contract through the 2016 season. The Scrappers have been affiliated with the Indians since their inaugural season in 1999. “We are thrilled to continue our great relationship with the Cleveland Indians and look forward to working together to […]
Connecticut Tigers, Detroit extend PDC
The Connecticut Tigers (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Detroit Tigers have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. “We are extremely excited to be able to continue to be a part of the Detroit Tigers family,” said Connecticut Tigers Vice President and General Manager Eric Knighton. “To be able to extend […]
Personnel moves in Visalia, Beloit, Auburn
Some hirings to report in MiLB front offices for the Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League), Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League). In Visalia, the Rawhide added five to the front office. Jill Webb, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee will be the team’s new Executive […]
Scrappers add premium seating to Eastwood Field
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League) are going upscale this season at Eastwood Field, adding a new Diamond Club Section presented by Mr. Rooter. The Diamond Club, located behind home plate offers the following all-inclusive amenities: Seats in the Diamond Club for every Scrappers home game (38) All-you-can-eat and drink menu featuring […]
Spikes embrace chilly scenes of winter with free ice cream
Brilliant: the State College Spikes (short season A; NY-Penn League) are giving away free slices of ice-cream cake between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, in partnership with a local Dairy Queen. An Arctic Blast is predicted for Central Pennsylvania tomorrow, with high temperatures predicted to be in […]
Doubledays nonprofit owner seeks city help to cover debt
Auburn Community Baseball is seeking $125,000 in loaned city funds to cover debts associated with its management of the Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League). The Doubledays and Falcon Field are owned by the city of Auburn, but the team is managed by the nonprofit. So, basically, the debt is the responsibility of the […]
Lake Monsters unveil new logo, branding
The Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) unveiled a new team logo and identity featuring the team’s mascot, CHAMP, as the team begins their 21st season of Minor League Baseball. After using logos with the variation of a gray “Champ” floating through the letter V during the franchise’s first years as the Vermont […]
Canadians win John H. Johnson President’s Award
Big honor for the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League), the winners of the 40th annual John H. Johnson President’s Award from Minor League Baseball. The John H. Johnson President’s Award has been annually presented since 1974 to honor the complete baseball franchise. The award’s criteria are based on franchise stability, contributions to league […]
Personnel moves in Tri-City, Medford
We have some personnel news to report: the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League) added three to the front office, while the Medford Rogues (summer collegiate; West Coast League) added an assistant GM. Dan LaLonde, Anthony Pettograsso and Ben Whitehead are the new hires for the ValleyCats. LaLonde will serve as accountant, Pettograsso as […]
Quinn: Let’s bring short-season ball to Hagerstown
Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) owner Bruce Quinn wants to keep pro ball in the city in the form of a short-season team playing in a new ballpark. Quinn met with Hagerstown officials and pitched the plan, where either his group or another group would own a short-season A team, presumably in the […]