The Minnesota Twins and Entercom Communications have announced a new partnership that will see the team’s radio broadcasts return to WCCO-AM 830. The Twins’ history with WCCO-AM 830 goes back to the team’s arrival at the Met and legendary broadcaster Herb Carneal, as the station aired games for the club’s first 46 seasons through 2006. (more…)
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Biloxi Shuckers Top Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) ranked first among 10 participating Minor League Baseball clubs in customer satisfaction, according to a recent survey. The survey was conducted by Turnkey Intelligence. (more…)
Kansas City T-Bones Begin Search for Naming Rights Partner
The search for a ballpark naming rights partner is on for the Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association), as the team will seek a new agreement for CommunityAmerica Ballpark. The club’s agreement with CommunityAmerica Credit Union has expired. (more…)
Point-of-Sale Terminals: Your Front End for Ballpark Data/Fan Needs
Choosing the right management system for your ballpark is more than tracking data: it also includes choosing the right point-of-sale terminal that best meets the needs for both your data management and smooth fan interaction. (more…)
Thunder to Extend Protective Netting at ARM & HAMMER Park
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) have extended extending the protective netting at ARM & Hammer Park, with the change has taking shape for the 2018 season. (more…)
El Paso Chihuahuas to Host Padres in Exhibition Game
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host an exhibition game against the San Diego Padres at Southwest University Park in 2018. The game against their parent club, scheduled for March 26 at 6:35 p.m, will kick off the Chihuahuas Fifth Season Celebration festivities. (more…)
Taylor Cockerille Named Burlington Royals AGM
The Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have announced that Taylor Cockerille has been hired as their new assistant general manager. (more…)
Zac Clark Named GM of Johnson City Cardinals
The Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have hired a new General Manager, as Zac Clark has been named to the position. Clark takes over following the departure of Tyler Parsons, who was recently named General Manager of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Personnel News: Wisconsin, York
We have personnel news to report from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) and the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
CBC Announces Promotions for Durham Bulls
Capitol Broadcasting Company has announced several promotions that will affect the operations of the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League). CBC is the parent company of the Bulls. (more…)
STMA Announces 2017 Field of the Year Winners
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has announced its 2017 Field of the Year winners, including honors in college baseball, college softball, and Minor League Baseball. (more…)
LP Frans Stadium Upgrades on Tap
LP Frans Stadium will receive numerous improvements before the 2018 season, as the Texas Rangers and Hickory Crawdads (Low A; Sally League) have announced a slate of upgrades. Among the changes are a new videoboard, replaced playing surface, new protective netting, and other improvements. (more…)
Padres, Dodgers to Play May 2018 Series in Monterrey
There will be regular season games in Monterrey, Mexico in May 2018, when the San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set. The series will take place at Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey from May 4-6, 2018. (more…)