There is some affiliation news to report, as the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) and Seattle Mariners have agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension. The four-season agreement runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
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SunTrust Park to Open March 31, 2017
An opening date for SunTrust Park has been set, as the Atlanta Braves will host the New York Yankees at the new ballpark on March 31. (more…)
Tyler Tumminia Leaving Goldklang Group
Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The third: senior vice president Tyler Tumminia is leaving The Goldklang Group at the end of this season, but she will keep her share of ownership with the Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures Baseball League). (more…)
Trevor Gooby Trading Florida Sunshine for Seattle Rain
Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The second: Longtime executive Trevor Gooby is departing the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ Bradenton operations, as he takes a position with the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
Ducks to Welcome 7 Millionth Fan
A major attendance milestone is nearing for the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League), as the team will soon welcome its seven millionth fan. It is likely that the seven millionth fan will enter Bethpage Ballpark this weekend. (more…)
Hops to Host 2017 NWL/Pioneer All-Star Game
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) will host the 2017 Northwest League vs. Pioneer League All-Star Game. Played at Ron Tonkin Field on August 1, the game will conclude a two-day long series of events. (more…)
Wade Howell Named Kinston GM
There is some personnel news in Kinston, as the Texas Rangers have hired Wade Howell to be the club’s general manager. Howell will oversee operations for the Rangers-owned team, which is set to begin play at Grainger Stadium next season as part of the shift of two High-A California League franchises to the Carolina League. (more…)
Boomers Set Attendance Record
It was a good season at the gates for the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League), as the team drew a franchise record 172,996 fans in 2016. (more…)
Knights, Indians Top in MiLB in Attendance Figures
When it comes to two key attendance measures, the International League’s Indianapolis Indians and Charlotte Knights come out on top in 2016. (more…)
IronPigs, Phillies Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to pass along, as the Philadelphia Phillies and Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) have extended their player development contract (PDC). The pact runs for four years, ensuring that the two teams will be paired through the 2020 season. (more…)
Tim Purpura Named Texas League President
The Texas League has selected its next president, as experienced baseball executive Tim Purpura will take over the Class AA circuit. Purpura will succeed Tom Kayser, who is retiring after serving a league-record 25 seasons. (more…)
TinCaps Set New Attendance Records
It was another big year for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League), who set multiple attendance records in 2016. That was team’s eighth season at Parkview Field. (more…)
Suns Achieve Attendance Milestones
A variety of attendance records and milestones were accomplished by the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) in 2016. This season was a significant one for the Suns, as it was the first under owner Ken Babby, who made changes to the front office and the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville after taking over last September. (more…)