To say there’s a deep pool of talent in Minor League Baseball and independent-baseball broadcasting circles is an understatement. Today we continue our year-end review with a look at some notable broadcasters who carry on the proud tradition of baseball from the booth. (more…)
The Class AA Eastern League has named its 2018 Executive of the Year, as the Trenton Thunder‘s Jeff Hurley has won the award. The 2018 season was his third as the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Thunder. (more…)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the addition of tennis icon Billie Jean King to their ownership group. King is joining the club’s ownership ranks along with her longtime partner, Ilana Kloss. (more…)
We have personnel news to report from the Peoria Chiefs (Low A; Midwest League), the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League), and the Duluth Huskies (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) have promoted Kristin Call to the position of assistant general manager. Prior to this promotion, Call was the club’s senior director of marketing. (more…)
The High-A California League has announced its 2018 Executive Awards. Teams submitted nominations and winners were voted on by their peers. (more…)
Two top executives have departed the Gwinnett Stripers (Class AAA; International League), as vice president and general manager North Johnson and assistant general manager Shari Massengill have each resigned. (more…)
Amidst the continuing debate over player wages, there are reportedly discussions taking place about whether a Minor League Baseball player union can be formed. (more…)
For the fourth consecutive season, St. Paul Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Derek Sharrer has won the independent American Association Executive of the Year award. (more…)
Charlie Eshbach is stepping down from his post as the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) team President, following a 45-year career in baseball that included the last 25 seasons in Portland. Executive Vice President and General Manager Geoff Iacuessa will assume the role of President and General Manager while Eshbach will serve as a senior […]
Scott Bush has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of SABR, an appointment announced on Tuesday by the SABR Board of Directors. Bush comes to SABR after serving as the Senior Vice President for Business Development with the Goldklang Group, a baseball ownership group that operates both independent clubs and affiliated Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have promoted Brad Taylor, who will now serve as Senior Vice President of the team and MountainStar Sports Group. Taylor, who has been with the organization since May 2013, will continue to serve as the Chihuahuas General Manager and oversee the team’s ticket sales, corporate partnership sales, guest services, community […]
We have personnel news to pass along from the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the Charleston Riverdogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
