Following approval from the Tennessee State Building Commission, historic Engel Stadium will be converted into an intramural sports complex. This plan from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC could give a new life to the former home of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) (more…)
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Personnel News in Frisco
We have personnel news from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), as executive vice president & general manager Jason Dambach is relocating to his native Pennsylvania. While Dambach will remain with the RoughRiders, COO Scott Burchett is assuming more day-to-day tasks. (more…)
In Memoriam: Jana Almendarez
Sad news to pass along: Jana Almendarez, wife of Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) President Chris Almendarez, passed away yesterday after a battle with stage IV brain cancer. (more…)
Personnel News in Potomac
We have personnel news to report from the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League), as the team has announced the departure of vice president/general manager Zach Prehn. In his place, the Nationals have named Bryan Holland and Aaron Johnson as the co-interim general managers. (more…)
Hunton: Front-Office Staffer, Career Saves Leader
We can’t think of any similar accomplishments in pro baseball: Last night Jon Hunton, director of player personnel for the Somerset Patriots, set a new Atlantic League record for saves. (more…)
Bawmann New Fort Wayne D-League Prez
Tim Bawmann is the new President of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, as the former Lowell Spinners/Nashua Silver Knights President/GM is hired to oversee operations of the NBA Developmental League team by the Indiana Pacers. (more…)
Personnel News: St. Paul, Charleston
We have some personnel news to report from the Goldklang Group, as St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) assistant general manager Scott Bush is now the group’s senior vice president of business development. As part of that move, the Saints are promoting Tyson Jeffers to director of corporate sales. (more…)
Leach New Bowling Green Hot Rods General Manager
Another bit of personnel news to report: Eric Leach is the new General Manager of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League), replacing Adam Nuse, who is departing for the Nashville Sounds front office. (more…)
Nuse New Nashville Sounds General Manager
We have an addition to the front office of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): Adam Nuse is the team’s new General Manager, according to team owner Frank Ward. (more…)
Kansas City Breaks Ground on New MLB Urban Youth Academy
Another MLB Urban Youth Academy is now under construction, as Kansas City Mayor Sly James, Kansas City Royals GM Dayton Moore, MLB Senior Vice President of Youth Programs Tony Reagins, Vice President of Youth & Facility Development Darrell Miller, Royals players and other community leaders were on hand for today’s ceremonial groundbreaking. (more…)
Personnel News: Canzler Joins RailRiders
Just two years after playing for the team, Russ Canzler is the new business development executive for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Personnel News: Garry Arthur Retires
After a successful tenure at the helm for the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), COO and general manager Garry Arthur is retiring. Last year Arthur oversaw a strong inaugural season at First Tennessee Park, a ballpark that opened to much acclaim. (more…)
Personnel News in Kenosha, Victoria
We have personnel news to report from the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)