With all of Twin Cities media covering raccoon antics or covering other media covering raccoon antics, this promotion was inevitable: the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will play on June 26 as the St. Paul Raccoons. (more…)
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Jonathan Harris New Main Street Baseball COO
Main Street Baseball, owner of four Minor League Baseball teams, announced the hiring of Jonathan Harris as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a new position for the firm. (more…)
New Name on Tap for Colorado Springs Pioneer League Team
A name the team sweepstakes has been announced for Colorado Springs’ upcoming Rookie-level Pioneer League team, signaling the end of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox brand. (more…)
Tortugas to Host Big SHELLbowski Night
In honor of the 20th anniversary of The Big Lebowski, the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) will host Big SHELLbowski Night on Saturday, July 14. (more…)
Johnson City Cardinals Unveil New Logos
With their 2018 season just around the corner, the Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have unveiled a series of new logos. The logos will be featured on merchandise and promotional material. (more…)
Washington Nationals, RTS Announce Partnership
The Washington Nationals and Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS) have announced a multi-year partnership, resulting in initiatives aimed at reducing waste at Nationals Park. (more…)
Hot Rods to Celebrate 2 Millionth Fan on June 23
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) are approaching a significant milestone, as they will celebrate their 2 millionth fan on Saturday, June 23. (more…)
Derek Wohlfarth Named Joplin Miners GM
The upcoming Joplin Miners (independent; Southwest League) have named a general manager, as Derek Wohlfarth has been appointed to the position. The Miners are not slated to begin play until April 2019, but Wohlfarth will begin his new role on June 13. (more…)
RailRiders to Play as Teddy Bears on June 30
On June 30, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) will play as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Teddy Bears. This will be part of a special promotion that includes a teddy bear toss. (more…)
Renegades Changing Ballpark’s Name to ISOP
In a nod to recent news stories surrounding IHOP, the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will rename their ballpark ISOP (International Stadium of Pancakes) on June 24. (more…)
SI Yankees to Become Pizza Rats for Five Games
For Saturday home games this season, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will take the field as the Staten Island Pizza Rats. (more…)
Madison Launches Name the Team Contest
With the move to a new ballpark in Madison, AL will come new branding for the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), as a name the team contest is underway. (more…)
West Michigan Whitecaps to Welcome 10-Millionth Fan
Big milestone for the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League), as the team prepares to welcome the 10-millionth fan in team history. (more…)