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The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) earned some good PR karma by signing 95-year-old John Appleyard, a prominent businessman and historian, to a five-year no-cut contract as a Sunday color radio commentator. (more…)
Minor League Baseball is set to host its third annual FIELD (Fostering Inclusion through Education and Leadership Development) Program at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, FL. The former spring training home of Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers will welcome the event from June 4-9. (more…)
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) have made a major personnel announcement, appointing Andy Milovich to the position of President and General Manager. The announcement was made by RoughRiders General Partner & CEO Chuck Greenberg. (more…)
Longtime Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) executive Mike Tamburro‘s contributions to the franchise were recognized this weekend, when he was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. (more…)
After being named to the position last fall, Justin Ferrarella is beginning his first season as the general manager of the Sussex County Miners (independent; Can-Am League). (more…)
Chicago Cubs chariman Tom Ricketts is entering professional soccer, as he has purchased majority ownership of an upcoming USL Chicago club. (more…)
In a totally unrelated case, the California Supreme Court made a ruling on contractors vs. employees that could end up affect an ongoing legal battle over back Minor League Baseball player wages. (more…)
The Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced a new General Manager, naming Emily Jaenson to the position. Jaenson is the second person to hold the role of General Manager for the Aces, and the first female GM in the Pacific Coast League in nearly two decades. (more…)
The Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) have announced that on-field host Suzie Cool will join Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Ben Gellman on select broadcasts this season. According to the team, this makes Cool the first female broadcaster in Carolina League history. (more…)
The summer collegiate West Coast League has added a commissioner to its leadership structure, naming former ESPN and Fox Sports journalist Rob Neyer to the position. The appointment is effective immediately. (more…)
There is some major personnel news concerning the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League), as the Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF) has announced a series of leadership changes. The foundation owns and operates the Loons as well as the team’s home, the Dow Diamond. (more…)
We have personnel news to report from the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association), York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League), and the Sonoma Stompers (independent; Pacific Association). (more…)
