The United Shore Professional Baseball League is welcoming a fourth team, as the Westside Wooly Mammoths are joining the circuit for 2017. (more…)
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Personnel News: Indianapolis, Salem
We have some personnel news to report from the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Sioux City Explorers Unveil 25th Season Logo
In advance of their silver anniversary, the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association) have unveiled a commemorative 25th season logo. The logo will be featured on the right sleeve of the jerseys that will be worn during the 2017 season. (more…)
Columbia Fireflies Unveil All-Star Game Logo
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have unveiled the logo for the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game. The contest at Spirit Communications Park will be played on June 20, marking the first time the South Atlantic League All-Star Game has come to the Palmetto State’s capital since 1992. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees to Keep Name
After announcing a rebranding project earlier this year, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have decided to keep their name. (more…)
Pecos League to Adelanto, Bakersfield
Baseball is returning to Adelanto and Bakersfield for the 2017 season, as the independent Pecos League has announced plans to place clubs in both cities. (more…)
Personnel News: Omaha and New Hampshire
We have personnel news to report from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Yuba City Joining Great West League
The Great West League has announced that it is a new team for 2017, as Yuba City, CA is joining the summer collegiate circuit. (more…)
New Rumble Ponies Uniforms Unveiled
The introduction of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Class AA; Eastern League) continues, as the club revealed its new uniforms on Wednesday night. (more…)
Tennessee Smokies Honored by STMA
The Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) are being honored for their upkeep of the playing surface at Smokies Stadium. The Sports Turf Managers Association (SMTA) has given the Smokies and head grounds keeper Anthony DeFeo its annual Field of the Year award. (more…)
Ducks Complete Field Renovation
The Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) announced that they have completed an improvement to the ballpark’s playing surface. The project marks the first time since 2008 that the field at Bethpage Ballpark has been replaced. (more…)
River Bandits Add Roby Smith to Ownership Group
Main Street Baseball and the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) announced that state senator Roby Smith is joining the team’s ownership group. Smith, who represents Iowa’s 47th district, will part of the group that includes managing partner Dave Heller. (more…)
In Memoriam: Nathan Jones
Sad day in the baseball world: the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced the passing of head groundskeeper Nathan Jones. (more…)