Minor League Baseball is awarding its ninth annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award to Dan Lunetta of the Detroit Tigers. Lunetta currently serves as the Tigers director of minor league operations. (more…)
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Personnel News from New Hampshire, Biloxi
We have personnel news to report from both the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
New for 2017: New Orleans Baby Cakes
The rebranding of the New Orleans Zephyrs is complete, as the Class AAA Pacific Coast League franchise is now the New Orleans Baby Cakes. (more…)
Rumble Ponies Unveil NYSEG Stadium Upgrades
The Binghamton Rumble Poines (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced a series of upgrades to NYSEG Stadium. Costing $2.5 million, the upgrades will take place before next season and aim to enhance both the fan and player amenities at the facility. (more…)
RiverDogs Receive Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award
Minor League Baseball has awarded the inaugural Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award to the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League). The RiverDogs will be presented the award on December 4 at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet, to be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. (more…)
New for 2017: Northwestern Medicine Field
The Kane County Cougars (Low A; Midwest League) have come to terms on a new naming rights agreement with Northwestern Medicine for Northwestern Medicine Field. The partnership for the ballpark, which was previously known as Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, is for five years. (more…)
Spin Williams Receives Mike Coolbaugh Award
Minor League Baseball is honoring Donald “Spin” Williams with the 2016 Mike Coolbaugh Award. Williams, a senior advisor of player development for the Washington Nationals, will receive the award at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. (more…)
ValleyCats Unveil 2017 All-Star Game Logo
In advance of the 2017 New-York Penn League All-Star Game, the Tri-City ValleyCats are unveiling a commemorative logo. The game will be played at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on August 15. (more…)
ONEOK Field to Add Scoreboard Bar
The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) have announced plans to add a scoreboard bar to ONEOK Field. The project will be completed before the 2017 season. (more…)
Brandy Guinaugh Wins Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award
Brandy Guinaugh, the vice president, sponsor services for the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) has been named the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year for 2016. The award is given annually by Rawlings and Minor League Baseball. (more…)
OKC Dodgers to Renovate Diamond Lounge
The Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are planning major upgrades to their club areas for next year. At the center of the improvements are changes to the Diamond Lounge at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. (more…)
Whitecaps Unveil Fifth Third Ballpark Upgrades
The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) have unveiled a slate of ballpark upgrades that will be completed prior to the 2017 season. Among the changes are new third base hospitality area (shown above), warning track improvements, and a new playground. (more…)
Round Rock Express Receive John Henry Moss Award
The Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have claimed Minor League Baseball‘s annual John Henry Moss Award. The award will be presented to the team at December’s Winter Meetings. (more…)