Milo Hamilton, best known as the Voice of the Houston Astros during a 60-year career as a Major League Baseball broadcaster, has passed away. He was 88. (more…)
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News from the home office: New websites and books
Like many of our readers, we’re catching our breath after the end of the regular MiLB season. But we’ve been working hard on other projects outside baseball, and it’s time to share them with you. (more…)
Southern League announces year-end awards
Some pretty high-profile names and teams on this list, as the Class AA Southern League announces its year-end awards for the 2015 season. (more…)
End of an era: Pedro Bragan steps down from Suns
It is truly the end of an era: the finale of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) season means there will be no Bragan in professional baseball for the first time since 1936, as Peter Bragan Jr. retires as team owner. (more…)
South Atlantic League announces year-end awards
Some great teams and people honored in the 2015 South Atlantic League Outstanding Achievement Awards, as chosen by reps from all 14 teams, along with league field managers and umpires. (more…)
Hurley new Thunder GM/COO
Changing of the guard with the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League), where Jeff Hurley will take over as the team’s general manager and chief operating officer from Will Smith beginning on September 8, 2015. (more…)
Miss Babe Ruth’s retirement gala set for Saturday
It’s the end of an era, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) will honor legendary bat girl Miss Babe Ruth with a Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony Saturday night. (more…)
New video: Creating safe baseball/softball fields
This is worth a look: The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE) has released an instructional video outlining the basics to creating safe and playable baseball and softball fields. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Patriots Fans Engage in StickyPop
On Thursday night, the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) and their fans took to StickyPop—a social network that aims to change the way fans interact at ballparks and other public spaces. (more…)
Helena’s Denson is first openly gay player in affiliated ball
History was made this weekend in affiliated baseball after David Denson, currently with the Helena Brewers (rookie; Pioneer League) announced to the world he was gay after coming out last month to his teammates. (more…)
Lucchino to step down from BoSox, will still lead Providence effort
Larry Lucchino, who oversaw the rebuilding of the Boston Red Sox on the field and in the grandstand, will step down as BoSox president/CEO by the end of the year, but will still remain active in the pursuit of a new Triple-A ballpark in Providence. (more…)
Reno Aces Thriving Under Edelstein
Things are looking up for the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as attendance has spiked over the past two seasons under team president Eric Edelstein, resulting in one of the better turnaround stories in Minor League Baseball. (more…)
MLB trade binge extends to Lugnuts, Hot Rods
In a trade ostensibly made before the MLB deadline, the Lansing Lugnuts and Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) agreed to swap broadcasters Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Danny Reed for the sixth inning of today’s game. (more…)