The North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) have unveiled new ownership, as a group led by Derek January takes over the team from Patrick A. Salvi. The move was made official Thursday. (more…)
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Hinchliffe Stadium Redevelopment Agreement Approved
A proposed renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium took another step forward Tuesday, when the Paterson City Council approved a redevelopment agreement for the project. (more…)
Eastern League Unveils 2019 MiLB Award Nominees
The Class AA Eastern League has unveiled its nominees for several 2019 MiLB awards, including the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, the John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, and the John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
Automated Pizza-Making Platform Piloted at T-Mobile Park
An automated pizza-making platform by Seattle-based Picnic has been piloted at T-Mobile Park, as concessionaire Centerplate serves as one of the company’s initial customers. (more…)
Details Emerge on Proposed Snappers Ballpark
Preliminary details have emerged on a proposed new Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) ballpark, as project backers work to finalize plans for the downtown facility. (more…)
Todd Parnell Named 2019 Eastern League Executive of the Year
The Class AA Eastern League has announced its 2019 Executive of the Year, naming Todd “Parney” Parnell of the Richmond Flying Squirrels this year’s recipient. This is the third time in his career Parnell has won this award, as he previously won the award in 2013 and also in 2004 when he was the GM of the Altoona Curve. (more…)
Jen Yorko Named Lake County Captains GM
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) have announced several front office staff changes, including the promotion of Assistant General Manager Jen Yorko to General Manager. Yorko will be taking over leadership of the Captains following the departure of former General Manager Neil Stein, who was named Executive Director of the Lake County Visitors Bureau. (more…)
Potential Nashville MLB Ballpark Renderings Released
A group seeking to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Nashville has released ballpark renderings, the latest step in an effort that has plenty of ground to cover. (more…)
Terry Reynolds Named Florida State League President
The High-A Florida State League has named longtime baseball executive Terry Reynolds as its next president, with the appointment to take effect January 1, 2020. Reynolds will take over for retiring league president Ken Carson, who ran the league for the past five seasons. (more…)
Saying Goodbye to Globe Life Park
The end of the Texas Rangers-New York Yankees game Sunday will mark the end of an era: goodbye Globe Life Park, hello Globe Life Field, as the Rangers transition to a new ballpark for the 2020 season. (more…)
More Details Emerge on Worcester’s Polar Park
We have some more details on Polar Park, new home of the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (International League) set to move for the 2021 season, after updated plans were filed with the Worcester Planning Board. (more…)
Personnel News: Corpus Christi, Boise
We have personnel news to report from the Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League) and the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Mets Add Self-Checkout Kiosk to Citi Field
The New York Mets have added a self-checkout kiosk to Citi Field, partnering with Aramark, CLEAR and Mashgin on a grab-and-go stand that uses biometric tools to facilitate a quick sale. (more…)