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…)
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Ryan Shelton to Depart Salem Red Sox
Ryan Shelton is set to step down as President and General Manager of the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League), as he has accepted the position of Vice President of Business Operations at Michigan International Speedway. (more…)
ICYMI: Ballpark Digest Broadcasters Chat, February 28
Check out last week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcasters Chat, where Mick Gillispie and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler discussed the different nicknames for a fastball, Tom Cheek’s “Touch ’em all, Joe!” call and anecdotes surrounding umpires. (more…)
Joshua E. Schaub Named New American Association Commissioner
The independent American Association has announced the appointment of Joshua E. Schaub as its new commissioner, effective immediately. Schaub will assume the role immediately and succeed league founder Miles Wolff, who retired at the end of 2018 after 13 seasons as Commissioner. (more…)
Matt Millward Named New Intimidators GM
The Kannapolis Initmidators (Low A; Sally League) have made a significant personnel hire, naming Matt Millward as their new general manager. His hiring was announced by Temerity Baseball, the team’s new owners, (more…)
Mickey Graham Named Pit Spitters GM
After a long tenure with the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League), Mickey Graham is joining the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) as their new general manager. (more…)
Melanie Newman Joins Suzie Cool on Salem Red Sox’s 2019 Broadcasts
Melanie Newman will serve as the Salem Red Sox‘s (High A; Carolina League) play-by-play broadcaster for 2019, joining color analyst Suzie Cool in baseball’s first all-female broadcasting booth. (more…)
Personnel News: Lake Elsinore, Biloxi, Washington
We have personnel news to report from the Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League), Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), and the parent company of the Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
MiLB Joins Alliance for Inclusive & Multicultural Marketing
Minor League Baseball has joined the Association of National Advertisers’ (ANA) Alliance for Inclusive & Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), making it the first sports property to participate in the multicultural marketing initiative. (more…)
Wichita Baseball Appoints Three Senior VPs
Ahead of the New Orleans Baby Cakes’ (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) 2020 move, three Senior VPs have been appointed by Wichita Baseball, including Jared Forma, Annie Life, and Augusto “Cookie” Rojas. The Baby Cakes are set to move to Wichita, KS in 2020, coinciding with the opening of a new ballpark. (more…)
Personnel News: Bowling Green, Staten Island
We have personnel news to report from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
In Memoriam: Sal Artiaga
Former Minor League Baseball President Salomon B. “Sal” Artiaga passed away last night Palm Harbor, Florida. He was 72. (more…)
Boyd Sports Assumes E-Twins Management
Boyd Sports is taking over management of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League), as the Elizabethton City Council approved an agreement with the firm on Thursday. (more…)