The North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) have unveiled new ownership, as a group led by Derek January takes over the team from Patrick A. Salvi. The move was made official Thursday. (more…)
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Eastern League Unveils 2019 MiLB Award Nominees
The Class AA Eastern League has unveiled its nominees for several 2019 MiLB awards, including the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, the John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, and the John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
Todd Parnell Named 2019 Eastern League Executive of the Year
The Class AA Eastern League has announced its 2019 Executive of the Year, naming Todd “Parney” Parnell of the Richmond Flying Squirrels this year’s recipient. This is the third time in his career Parnell has won this award, as he previously won the award in 2013 and also in 2004 when he was the GM of the Altoona Curve. (more…)
Jen Yorko Named Lake County Captains GM
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) have announced several front office staff changes, including the promotion of Assistant General Manager Jen Yorko to General Manager. Yorko will be taking over leadership of the Captains following the departure of former General Manager Neil Stein, who was named Executive Director of the Lake County Visitors Bureau. (more…)
Terry Reynolds Named Florida State League President
The High-A Florida State League has named longtime baseball executive Terry Reynolds as its next president, with the appointment to take effect January 1, 2020. Reynolds will take over for retiring league president Ken Carson, who ran the league for the past five seasons. (more…)
Personnel News: Corpus Christi, Boise
We have personnel news to report from the Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League) and the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Jack Graham Named Aberdeen IronBirds GM
The Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have appointed a new General Manager, naming Jack Graham to the position. Graham will oversee the front office and game day operations, lead all ticket sales efforts and continue to engage with the local Harford County community. (more…)
Josh Robertson Named Cleburne Railroaders GM
The Cleburne Railroaders (independent; American Association) have announced that Josh Robertson will assume the role of General Manager for the 2020 season. (more…)
2019 California League Executive Awards Announced
The High-A California League has announced the winners of its Executive Awards for the 2019 season. Teams submitted nominations and winners were voted on by their peers. (more…)
Personnel News: Lake Elsinore, Wisconsin/Fond du Lac
We have personnel news to report from the Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League), and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) and Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Group Pitching Hank Aaron Stadium Management
With the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) departing the facility, a group that includes former BayBears executive Ari Rosenbaum is seeking to take over management of Hank Aaron Stadium. (more…)
Josh Olerud Departs RailRiders
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) will see changes in front office leadership this offseason, as team president and general manager Josh Olerud has stepped down from his post. (more…)
2019 Southern League Executive Awards Unveiled
The Class AA Southern League has unveiled the winners of its 2019 Executive Awards, giving prizes to individuals and teams in several categories. (more…)