We have some personnel news to report from the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
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Hamtramck Stadium Could Be in Line for Funds
There could be some good news in the offing for Hamtramck Stadium, as a group will seek funds in 2017 to preserve the historic Negro League ballpark. (more…)
Cincinnati Reds Promote Dick Williams
The Cincinnati Reds recently announced a slate of personnel decisions, including the promotion of Dick Williams to president of baseball operations. (more…)
Personnel News: Omaha and New Hampshire
We have personnel news to report from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
lettrs Inks Deal with MLBPA
The Major League Baseball Players Association and lettrs recently announced they are partnering to bring fan mail into the digital age. The mobile application specializes in allowing users to write and compose letters to send all over the world from their phones. (more…)
Tinker Field History Plaza Approved by Orlando
A Tinker Field History Plaza has been approved by the city of Orlando, with the next step being fundraising to mark the former Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins spring-training ballpark and community gathering site. (more…)
River Bandits Add Roby Smith to Ownership Group
Main Street Baseball and the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) announced that state senator Roby Smith is joining the team’s ownership group. Smith, who represents Iowa’s 47th district, will part of the group that includes managing partner Dave Heller. (more…)
In Memoriam: Nathan Jones
Sad day in the baseball world: the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced the passing of head groundskeeper Nathan Jones. (more…)
Personnel News: Somerset and Vermont
ave personnel news to report from the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) and the Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Bill Smith to Leave Minnesota Twins
Longtime Minnesota Twins executive Bill Smith, currently the special assistant to the president and general manager, is leaving his post with the organization. (more…)
Ben Hemmen Joins Fort Myers Miracle
Ben Hemmen is heading to Florida, as he is joining the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) as executive vice president and COO. Hemmen is assuming the role from Steve Gliner, who has been named the new president of the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Steve Gliner Named Renegades President
Steve Gliner is taking on a new role, as he has been named the president of the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). Gliner, who is leaving his post as COO of the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) to take the position, will assume his new title on January 1, 2017. (more…)
Josh Olerud Named RailRiders President
There is some personnel news to report, as Josh Olerud has been promoted to president of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). (more…)