We have personnel news today from the Fredericksburg Nationals (Low-A East) as well as Studer Entertainment and Retail, owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A South) and the Beloit Snappers (High-A Central). (more…)
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Segarra new president of Rich Entertainment Group
We have a new president of Rich Entertainment Group, which includes three MiLB and MLB Draft League teams, as Joe Segarra adds the title to his Rich’s administrative responsibilities. (more…)
York Revolution ownership group expands
We have seven new members of the York Revolution (Atlantic League) ownership group, as more locals join the current nine team owners, led by chairman and majority owner Bill Shipley. (more…)
In memoriam: Lee Landers
Lee Landers, the affable former president of the Appalachian League who kept the circuit running during some very lean years in the face of MLB apathy, passed away from natural causes Monday. He was 83. (more…)
Personnel news: Johnson City, Everett, Springfield
We have personnel news today from the Johnson City Doughboys (Appalachian League), Everett AquaSox (High-A West) and Springfield Cardinals (Double-A Central). (more…)
Danos new Frontier League CEO
Industry veteran Jon Danos is the new CEO of the Frontier League, as the circuit navigates the future as an MLB Partner League after the retirement of Bill Lee. (more…)
Personnel news: Frederick Keys
We have some personnel news for the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League), where Andrew Klein has been promoted after the departure of long-time Keys GM Dave Ziedelis for Visit Frederick. (more…)
Personnel news: Omaha Storm Chasers
We have news about promotions and additions to the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A East) staff for the 2021 MiLB season. (more…)
Nuse departs Sounds for NFL’s Titans
Nashville Sounds General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Adam Nuse is leaving the team to become the new Vice President of Business Operations for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. (more…)
Radio-only Blue Jays broadcasts dropped for 2021
The Toronto Blue Jays will drop radio-only broadcasts for the 2021 season, instead going for a TV-radio simulcast led by Buck Martinez, Dan Shulman and Pat Tabler. (more…)
Our Broadcaster Chats now available as podcast downloads
Some housekeeping news to share: our weekly Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chats are now available as a podcast, as we also add Jesse Goldberg-Strassler’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus to the mix. (more…)
Lee to retire from Frontier League
After 27 years as Frontier League Commissioner, Bill Lee is stepping down from the position and assuming the role of Commissioner Emeritus effective March 1, 2020, serving as a consultant for the league and attending league functions. (more…)
Aces’ Withrow promoted to head groundskeeper
Leah Withrow is the new head groundskeeper after her promotion with the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)