The exact opening date of a new Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark could be determined this week, as the City Council debates whether to spend an additional $1 million to move up a completion date. (more…)
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It’s official: Ken Babby buying Jacksonville Suns
It’s official: Ken Babby is buying the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) from the Bragan family, in a deal announced this morning. (more…)
Freier, locals close on Lookouts purchase
The sale of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) is complete, as a new ownership group led by John Woods and Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier take control of the team. (more…)
Extra $1M needed to finish Biloxi ballpark
It will take an additional million dollars to complete MGM Park, the new Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark, on time for the 2015 season. (more…)
Barons, Verizon sign major sponsorship deal
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) signed a major sponsorship calling for the Verizon Wireless brand attached to major promotions and ballpark features over the next three seasons. (more…)
Shuckers to begin season on road, in Huntsville
With the opening of MGM Park still up in the air, the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA: Southern League) will begin the 2015 on the road and at Huntsville’s Joe Davis Stadium until an ballpark opening is scheduled in early June. (more…)
Personnel news in Pensacola, Frisco, Syracuse
We have personnel news to report from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League), Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Shuckers wooing Cuban teams for exhibitions
The Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) are meeting with representatives of Cuban teams in an attempt to promote international games at MGM Park. (more…)
Strawberry highlights 2015 Rickwood Classic
Start your planning: the 20th anniversary Rickwood Classic has been scheduled by the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) for May 27 at historic Rickwood Field, with Darryl Strawberry headlining as the Guest of Honor. (more…)
Personnel news in Trenton, Mobile, Frederick
Let’s begin the week with lots of good news, as we have personnel additions for the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League), Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League). (more…)
Bubba Watson buys share of Blue Wahoos
We have a new minority owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League), as two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson has purchased a share of the team. (more…)
Shuckers sell out luxury suites for opening season
Good news for the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League): the team has sold out its luxury suites at MGM Park for the coming season. (more…)
Smokies launch hospitality service, with Shoaf in charge
The Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) have formed Smokies Hospitality to service the fan experience at Smokies Stadium, while promoting Jeff Shoaf to the new position of General Manager of Smokies Hospitality. (more…)