Another clever name change to note: the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season A; NY-Penn League) will change their name to the Coney Island Franks on July 3 — just one day before the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. (more…)
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RoughRiders Introduce Rougie’s Red Punch
Following his role in Sunday’s brawl between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays, the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are introducing a drink in honor of Rougned Odor. (more…)
Pacifics Unveil Albert Park Upgrades
With the regular season approaching, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Assocation) have unveiled a series of upgrades at Albert Park. (more…)
Smokies Set New Attendance Record
Some attendance news from the weekend, as the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) welcomed a record-breaking 7,902 fans to Smokies Stadium on Saturday. (more…)
Hawks Announce Broadcast Deal
The Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) will air their games online this season, as the team has announced a broadcast partnership with TuneIn internet radio. As part of the agreement, all 76 regular season games can be streamed live on the Hawks’ website, or through the Minor League Baseball First Pitch and TuneIn radio apps. (more…)
Aces, D-Backs Extend PDC
We have some affiliation news to report, as the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to an extension. The new player development contract (pdc) is for two years, effectively keeping the Aces and D-Backs paired through the 2018 season. (more…)
Barons Set New Attendance Record
By playing in front of 8,587 fans last night, the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) set a new attendance record at Regions Field. (more…)
Bananas Introduce Daisy the Bat Dog
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) have announced the addition of Daisy the bat dog, who will be a fixture during the team’s inaugural season at Grayson Stadium. (more…)
Personnel News in Potomac
We have personnel news to report from the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League), as the team has announced the departure of vice president/general manager Zach Prehn. In his place, the Nationals have named Bryan Holland and Aaron Johnson as the co-interim general managers. (more…)
Radio Deals in Aberdeen, Auburn
We have radio broadcast deals from two Short Season-A New-York Penn League teams, as the Aberdeen Ironbirds and Auburn Doubledays have announced agreements. (more…)
NYPL Announces Scholarship Contest
Students within the New York-Penn League footprint could win a scholarship, as the circuit has announced that it will hand out more than $10,000 in funds. The announcement has been made in conjunction with the league’s 14 teams, including the State College Spikes. (more…)
Siegal to Manage Pacifics for Two Games
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) will be managed by Justine Siegal for two games this season, as she is set to pilot the team from June 29-30. Siegal—who became the first woman to coach for a major league organization when she was hired by the Oakland A’s for instructional league last fall (more…)
CHS Field Honored with Two Awards
Even a year after its opening, CHS Field—home of the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association)—is being hailed for its contribution to ballpark design. (more…)