In a groundbreaking move, Kim Ng is the new general manager of the Miami Marlins, becoming the first woman to occupy that position in MLB team baseball operations. (more…)

In a groundbreaking move, Kim Ng is the new general manager of the Miami Marlins, becoming the first woman to occupy that position in MLB team baseball operations. (more…)
Former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow is suing the team, saying he was fired not because of the MLB sign-stealing scandal in 2017 and 2018, but to save owner Jim Crane $22 million in guaranteed salary. (more…)
Peter Freund, owner of two MiLB teams and a partner with the New York Yankees, has been enlisted by Major League Baseball to help navigate issues as MLB takes over control of Minor League Baseball and address the challenges created by contraction to 120 affiliates. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the most recent news in MiLB contraction regarding the Appy League, the changing demographics of game broadcasts, and different terms for game gear, including a pill, aspirin, pigskin and loaf of bread, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Kevin Uhlich, who oversaw the 2009 Kauffman Stadium renovation, will retire from his role as Senior Vice President/Business Operations of the Kansas City Royals, effective October 30. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss hurricanes and natural disasters at the ballpark, the late scout Gary Hughes, the future of scouting and the term pickle on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
We have personnel news from the new Gastonia Atlantic League team, the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (independent; American Association). (more…)
After departing from Minor League Baseball as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, David Wright has hired as the new Chief Commercial Officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation. (more…)
Minor League Baseball President and CEO Pat O’Conner is retiring at the end of the year, as the future of the sport remains to be determined while talks between MiLB and MLB continue. (more…)
It’s time to begin your planning for Spring Training 2021, and we’re here to help. The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2021 / Arizona is at the printer, but you can get an eBook immediately! Scroll down for the details. (more…)
We have some book news to pass along: Never a Bad Game: Fifty-Plus Years of the Southern League by Mark McCarter is now shipping from August Publications world headquarters. (more…)
Tony Reagins is Major League Baseball’s new Chief Baseball Development Officer, charged with overseeing all of MLB’s many youth and amateur baseball and softball endeavors, as well as the streamlining of amateur scouting around the world and operations of the Arizona Fall League and college baseball tournaments. (more…)
It’s a big day on the baseball front, but don’t let this get lost in the shuffle: Tonight MLB Network’s The Sounds of Baseball airs a documentary on the legendary Harry Caray, highlighting one of the most unique broadcasters in the game. (more…)