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Personnel moves: Jeffers to Spartanburg, Betkowski promoted at Hudson Valley Renegades
Diamond Baseball Holdings announced two personnel moves: Tyson Jeffers is departing the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League) to head up the Spartanburg ballpark and team debuting in 2025, with Zach Betkowski elevated to Renegades General Manager. (more…)
In memoriam: John Dittrich
It’s always a terrible day when we need to report on the passing of a baseball lifer: Longtime front-office exec and personal friend John Dittrich passed away today. He was 73. (more…)
Eric Krupa new COO of Ryan Sanders Baseball, RS3 Sports
Industry veteran Eric Krupa is the new chief operating officer of Ryan Sanders Baseball and RS3 Sports, owner of the Round Rock Express (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) and the San Antonio Missions (Double-A; Texas League). (more…)
Personnel news: Arkansas, Bowling Green, Fredericksburg
We have significant personnel moves for the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A; Texas League), Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League) and Fredericksburg Nationals (Single-A; Carolina League). UPDATED! (more…)
Personnel news: Washington Wild Things
We have personnel news today from Washington Wild Things (Frontier League), who have announced additions to the club’s front office. (more…)
Diamond Baseball Holdings, Oak View Group to partner on concessions at five DBH ballparks
Oak View Group will partner with team owner Diamond Baseball Holdings on concessions at five DBH ballparks this season via the company’s Oak View Hospitality subsidiary. (more…)
Personnel news in New Hampshire, Lehigh Valley, Biloxi, Delmarva, Daytona
We have personnel news today from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A; Eastern League), Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League), Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A; Southern League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Single-A; Carolina League) and Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League). (more…)
Welcome back, Alan Stein
The man, the legend returns: former Lexington Legends (Low-A; Sally League) and Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Alan Stein is back in professional baseball as Senior Advisor to the newly rebranded Lexington Counter Clocks (Atlantic League). (more…)
Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies now available
We have an August Publications book release to share, as we’re excited about the availability of Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies by master storyteller Andy Strasberg. (more…)
Personnel news: Sioux City, Wilmington, Kingsport, Charleston
We have personnel news today from the Sioux City Explorers (American Association), Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A; Sally League), Kingsport Axmen (summer collegiate; Appalachian League) and Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League). (more…)
Personnel news from Boston, Billings, Bowling Green and Northwest Arkansas
We have personnel news this morning from the Boston Red Sox, Billings Mustangs (Pioneer League), Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League) and Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A; Texas League). (more…)
Harris, Blitzer invest in Ripken Baseball, youth sports
This should be a big deal if you work in the youth sports facilities world, a hot area: sports entrepreneurs Josh Harris and David Blitzer have completed a strategic investment in Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village. (more…)