New ownership for the Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League) is on tap, as First Pitch Entertainment, LLC is set to purchase the team from longtime ownership group Top of the Third, Inc. (more…)
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2019 Winter Meetings Preview
It’s that time of year again, as the baseball world gathers for the annual Winter Meetings, slated for San Diego on Sunday through Wednesday. We’ll be there; we hope to see you there, too. (more…)
North Johnson Appointed New Northwest League President
The Short Season A Northwest League has named North Johnson its new league president, as the experienced Minor League Baseball executive will begin his new role at the start of 2020. (more…)
Omaha Storm Chasers Shake Up Radio Broadcast Team
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are changing their radio broadcast team, as longtime Director of Broadcasting Mark Nasser moves into a new role and Jake Eisenberg is named Voice of the Storm Chasers. (more…)
In Memoriam: Mark Butler
Mark Butler, the principal owner and managing partner of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League), died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 61. He was also a founding father and CEO of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. (more…)
Enjoy Cyber Monday Savings on August Publications Books!
We know you’re a baseball fan. So as a baseball fan, you know the delight in giving or receiving a baseball book during the holiday season. During our Cyber Monday sale, save $3! (more…)
Omaha Storm Chasers Announce Personnel Moves
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced several personnel moves, including the promotion of Laurie Schlender to Vice President and General Manager (more…)
Mobile Still Sorting Out Hank Aaron Stadium’s Future
With two bids pitched for the ballpark’s future and a complicated land lease in play, Mobile, AL officials are still sorting out the future of Hank Aaron Stadium. (more…)
Personnel News: Charleston, Lexington
We have personnel news from a couple of Low A South Atlantic League teams, including the Charleston RiverDogs and Lexington Legends. (more…)
STMA Unveils 2019 Field of the Year Winners
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has unveiled its 2019 Field of the Year winners, including honors for professional baseball, and college baseball and softball. (more…)
Personnel News: Quad Cities, Carolina
We have personnel news to report from the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and the Carolina Mudcats (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Group Closer to Taking Over Hank Aaron Stadium Management
A group that includes former Mobile BayBears executive Ari Rosenbaum is closer to taking over management of Hank Aaron Stadium, as it has been recommended by Mobile mayor Sandy Stimpson. (more…)
Personnel News: Rocket City, Frisco, Traverse City
We have personnel news to report from the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League), Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), and the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)