The Clinton LumberKings (Low A; Midwest League) are planning variety of improvements to Ashford University Field, including the ballpark’s first ribbon board. (more…)
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Spikes Unveil Plans For 2018 NY-Penn League All-Star Game
The State College Spikes have unveiled details regarding the 2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game. The contest will take place at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Tuesday, August 14. (more…)
Personnel News: Omaha, Somerset
We have personnel news to report from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Dennis Holmberg Wins Mike Coolbaugh Award
Bluefield Blue Jays (Rookie; Appalachian League) manager Dennis Holmberg has won Minor League Baseball‘s 10th annual Mike Coolbaugh Award. (more…)
Bats, Reds Extend PDC Through 2020
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds are continuing their long-time relationship, as the clubs are extending their affiliation through 2020. The previous player development contract (PDC) was set to expire following the 2018 season. (more…)
Lee Landers Named King of Baseball
Lee Landers, the president of the Rookie level Appalachian League, has been named the 2017 King of Baseball. (more…)
Clippers, Indians Announce PDC Extension
The Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Cleveland Indians will continue their relationship, as the clubs have announced a player development contract (PDC) extension. The two-year extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Grady Fuson Earns Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award
Grady Fuson, a Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Oakland A’s, has won the 10th annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award. Minor League Baseball presents the award annually to an individual with distinguished service who has been instrumental in player development. (more…)
Personnel News: Bowling Green, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
We have personnel news to report from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Scranton Wilkes/Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
New for 2018: Watertown Rapids
Plans for the latest Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League club have been unveiled, as the Watertown Rapids are joining the circuit for 2018. Led by S&V Baseball Management, the upstart Rapids will play their home games at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds stadium. (more…)
San Francisco Seals Join Great West League
There has been a shift within the summer collegiate ranks, as the San Francisco Seals have joined the Great West League. The move takes effect for the 2018 season. (more…)
Personnel News: Pittsfield, Yakima Valley
We have personnel news to report from the Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) and the Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Walla Walla Sweets Promote Dan Ferguson to GM
The Walla Walla Sweets (summer collegiate; West Coast League) have made a major promotion, elevating assistant general manager Dan Ferguson to the role of general manager. (more…)