Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The third: senior vice president Tyler Tumminia is leaving The Goldklang Group at the end of this season, but she will keep her share of ownership with the Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures Baseball League). (more…)
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Trevor Gooby Trading Florida Sunshine for Seattle Rain
Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The second: Longtime executive Trevor Gooby is departing the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ Bradenton operations, as he takes a position with the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
Rick Brenner Departs New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The first: President/GM Rick Brenner of New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and DSF Sports and Entertainment is leaving for the motorsports world. (more…)
Wade Howell Named Kinston GM
There is some personnel news in Kinston, as the Texas Rangers have hired Wade Howell to be the club’s general manager. Howell will oversee operations for the Rangers-owned team, which is set to begin play at Grainger Stadium next season as part of the shift of two High-A California League franchises to the Carolina League. (more…)
Tim Purpura Named Texas League President
The Texas League has selected its next president, as experienced baseball executive Tim Purpura will take over the Class AA circuit. Purpura will succeed Tom Kayser, who is retiring after serving a league-record 25 seasons. (more…)
A New Era at Beyer Stadium
One of the most notable sites in the country for women’s baseball is back is the spotlight, as a new center is opening across the street from Beyer Stadium. (more…)
Saints’ Aronson to Call 1000th Game
Broadcaster Sean Aronson is on the verge of a milestone, as he will call his 1,000th game for the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association). With his broadcast on Labor Day, Aronson will become the first announcer in team history to reach 1,000 games. (more…)
Ollie the Bat Dog to Retire
After serving several seasons at the team’s bat dog, Ollie is retiring from his role with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). Ollie will work his final games over Labor Day weekend. (more…)
Boesch Named Carolina League Broadcaster of the Year
The Carolina League has named Brian Boesch as its Broadcaster of the Year for 2016. This it the second time that the Winston-Salem Dash lead broadcaster has won the award. (more…)
Debate on Bringhurst Field Continues
Despite its history and fairly recent run with professional baseball, Bringhurst Field‘s future is loaded with question marks. (more…)
Turner Field Could Host Football by 2017
Turner Field may not have wait very long to begin its next act, as Georgia State University could begin using it as a football stadium by next fall. (more…)
Baseball Shows Appreciation for Vin Scully
Vin Scully‘s storied tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers is winding down, and all of Major League Baseball is showing its appreciation. (more…)
Sam Lynn Ballpark’s Future Discussed
As the Bakersfield Blaze (High A; California League) prepare to move on, local officials are left to plot the future of Sam Lynn Ballpark. (more…)