Scouting organization Perfect Game is partnering with the city and other investors to anchor an $800-million development in the city of Hutto, a suburb of Austin, Texas. (more…)
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Lieberman Named New Pittsfield Suns GM
The Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) have named a new general manager, with Michael Lieberman appointed to the position. (more…)
Personnel News: Hub City, Nashua
We have personnel news to report from the Hub City Hotshots (summer collegiate; Expedition League) and the Nashua Silver Knights (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League). (more…)
Personnel News: Reading, Hub City
We have personnel news to report from the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Hub City Hotshots (summer collegiate; Expedition League). (more…)
Anderson Steps Down as Fire Frogs President and GM
Erik Anderson is departing the Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League), as he is resigning from his post as Team President and General Manager. His departure was announced by the organization on Friday. (more…)
Spike Lee Honors Jackie Robinson’s Legacy on Opening Day
Marking the 100th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s birth in 1919: an inspirational video from director Spike Lee and ad campaign from Budweiser celebrating his life and legacy. (more…)
Christopher Hill Named Skeeters President
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have named Christoper Hill their new team president, marking the appointment of a long-time Minor League Baseball executive to the post. (more…)
Brice Ballentine Named E-Twins GM
Brice Ballentine has been named the new general manager of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League), a hiring announced by Boyd Sports on Wednesday. His appointment is effectively immediately. (more…)
Ray Walker Named Whiskey Jacks GM
The Wheat City Whiskey Jacks (summer collegiate; Expedition League) have named a new general manager, appointing Ray Walker to the position. Walker’s appointment with the upstart Brandon, Manitoba-based team is effective immediately. (more…)
Derek Franks Joins Fresno Grizzlies Ownership Group
Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) team president Derek Franks has been added to the franchise’s ownership group, Fresno Sports and Events LLC announced Thursday. (more…)
Mike Buczkowski Named Rich Baseball Operations President
Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) general manager Mike Buczkowski has received a promotion, as he has been named president of Rich Baseball Operations. Buczkowski will oversee the day-to-day operation of not only the Bisons, but also the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) and the West Virginia Black Bears (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Yankees, Amazon, Sinclair Close on YES Network Deal: Report
The first domino has fallen in the expected broad realignment of MLB and regional sports networks (RSNs), as the New York Yankees, Amazon and Sinclair Broadcasting have reportedly reached a deal to buy the YES Network from Disney for $3.5 billion. (more…)
Creedon Reaches Agreement to Buy Nashua Silver Knights
John Creedon, Jr. is set to expand his summer-collegiate baseball ownership portfolio, as he has reached an agreement to purchase the Nashua Silver Knights (Futures League) from Drew Weber. (more…)