Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Ken Babby is negotiating to buy the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) from Peter Bragan, Jr., according to a published report. (more…)
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Improvements pitched for Hank Aaron Stadium
Almost a half-million dollars in improvements to Hank Aaron Stadium, home of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), could happen this year and next under a proposal from Mayor Sandy Stimpson. (more…)
Shuckers to pay for new MGM Park videoboard
Faced with a serious budget crunch on MGM Park construction, the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) will step up and pay for a new $1.7 million scoreboard. (more…)
No decision yet on Biloxi ballpark opening
The exact opening day for MGM Park, home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), won’t be set until after the beginning of the year. (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…)
New for 2015: Biloxi Shuckers
We have a name for the relocating Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) playing out of MGM Park in 2015: the Biloxi Shuckers. (more…)
Personnel news in Mobile, Fort Wayne
We have some personnel news to report today from the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Personnel news in Chattanooga, Futures League
We have personnel news to report: Andrew Zito is the new director of group sales for the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), while Dave Peterson is executive of the year in the summer-collegiate Futures League. (more…)
More offseason improvements on tap for Jackson Generals
It’s the third straight year with some significant upgrades to the Ballpark at Jackson, as the city and the owners of the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) continue to improve the fan experience. (more…)
It’s official: New Biloxi ballpark to be MGM Park
We’ve referenced this a few times, and now it’s official: MGM Resorts International has closed on a 20-year naming-rights deal for the new Biloxi ballpark, resulting in MGM Park. (more…)
Mobile, Arizona extend player development contract
Another PDC to announce: the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks renewed their existing player development contract for two more years, through 2016. “The BayBears organization has enjoyed eight great seasons as an Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate and we are excited to continue our great partnership,” said Mobile BayBears General Manager Chris […]
Minnesota Twins, Chattanooga Lookouts sign 4-year PDC
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) and the Minnesota Twins signed a new four-year player development contract (PDC), through the 2018 season. The Lookouts were formerly a farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers, while the Twins was parent to the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). The Dodgers are entering into […]
Minnesota Twins to Chattanooga?
Another big affiliation shift could take place with the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), where Minnesota Twins officials could announce a new player development contract (PDC) today. Twins officials flew into Chatanooga last night to tour AT&T Field and check out the team’s player facilities. A local newspaper is reporting a new deal could […]