The Colorado Rockies and Daktronics are releasing new details on the upcoming video display upgrades at Coors Field, including plans for a new main outfield videoboard. All upgrades are slated to be completed before the 2018 season. (more…)
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Personnel News: San Rafael, Great Lakes, Bowling Green
We have personnel news to report from the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association), the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League), and Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
MiLB Clubs Raise Over $300,000 for Disaster Relief
On Monday, Minor League Baseball Charities announced the distribution of over $180,000 in cash to charities aiding in recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Minor League Baseball’s 160 teams combined to raise over $300,000 for disaster relief in the Southeast. (more…)
Kelly Rensel Wins STMA Mowing Pattern Design Contest
Kelly Rensel, Head Groundskeeper of the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League), has won the Sports Turf Managers Association‘s (STMA) fifth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest.” (more…)
Personnel News: Biloxi, Iowa, Portland
We have personnel news to report from a trio of clubs, including the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Pelicans Promote Ryan Moore to GM Post
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) have announced the promotion of Ryan Moore to their General Manager position. Moore, previously the Vice President of Business Development, will oversee the day to day operations and sales efforts of the team. (more…)
Personnel News: Wisconsin, Stockton
We have personnel news to report from the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Stockton Ports (High A; California league). (more…)
Bulls, Rays Extend Affiliation Through 2020
A longtime affiliation has been extended, as the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) and Tampa Bay Rays are continuing their relationship through 2020. The two-year extension of the partnership comes on the heels of four-year contract signed at the end of the 2014 season, which lasts through the 2018 campaign. (more…)
RockHounds to Host 2018 Texas League All-Star Game
More details have been released on the 2018 Texas League All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Midland RockHounds at Security Bank Ballpark. Scheduled for June 26, the game has secured a title sponsor in Concho Resources, Inc. (more…)
Harvard and Yale Coming to Fenway Park
A major college football rivalry is coming to Fenway Park in 2018, as the ballpark will be the site of the Harvard and Yale game next November. (more…)
CBC Purchases Holly Springs Salamanders
Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) is adding to its slate of teams, as it has purchased the Holly Springs Salamanders (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). The Salamanders, who were previously owned by CPL co-founder Jerry Pettit, join the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) as CBC-owned baseball properties. (more…)
Iowa Cubs Release 50th Anniversary Logo
With a milestone season approaching, the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are releasing a 50th anniversary logo. (more…)
New Videoboard Installed at Dow Diamond
A major upgrade has arrived at Dow Diamond, where the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) have installed a new videoboard. (more…)