Anthony Iacovone, founder and CEO of AdTheorent, has acquired the majority stake in the New Britain Bees (independent; Atlantic League) from Frank Boulton and Michael Pfaff. Both Boulton and Pfaff are expected to remain involved in the club’s operations. (more…)
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Personnel News in Kansas City, Gary SouthShore
Dan Vaughan is the new Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations for the Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association), with Jared Shlensky replacing him as Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations for the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association). (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Jarry Park Stadium
The story of Jarry Park Stadium is one of endurance. When the expansion Montreal Expos arrived in town in 1969, officials had to scramble to find a suitable home for the team. (more…)
Jon Ryan, Alan Miller Join Pickles Ownership Group
Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan and Los Angeles-based marketing entrepreneur Alan Miller have joined the ownership group of the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). The additions of Ryan and Miller were announced on Wednesday. (more…)
Personnel News: Birmingham, Victoria
We have personnel news to report from the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) and the Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Scott Sonju Departing Frisco RoughRiders
There is some personnel news to report, as Scott Sonju is stepping down from his post as president of the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). Sonju is leaving the position to pursue new business ventures, according to the team. (more…)
FIS Now Official Financial Solutions Supplier to MiLB
A sponsorship deal worth noting: financial services technology firm FIS is now “Business-Driving Solutions Provider of Minor League Baseball,” selling its payment, loyalty and other solutions to 160 MiLB clubs across the United States and Canada. (more…)
Midwest League to Honor Spelius With Sleeve Patch
All 16 Low-A Midwest League teams and every umpire will honor former circuit president George Spelius with a G.H.S. patch throughout the 2017 season, it was announced today. (more…)
LaGrave Field Suffering From Years of Neglect
After being successfully resurrected once, Fort Worth’s LaGrave Field has fallen once again into disrepair, and it doesn’t look like a third revival is in the cards anytime soon. (more…)
Personnel News: Frederick, Eau Claire
We have personnel news to report from the Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) and the Eau Claire Express (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Personnel News: Hagerstown, Staten Island
We have personnel news to report from the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) and the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Personnel News: Pensacola, Charleston
We have personnel news to report from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
In Memoriam: Jerry Krause
Jerry Krause, a distinguished NBA general manager and longtime baseball scout, passed away Tuesday at the age of 77. (more…)