We have personnel news today from the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
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New for 2016: Rockford Rivets
We have a name for the newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, launching in 2016: the Rockford Rivets. (more…)
Personnel news in West Virginia, Frederick, San Diego
We have personnel news today from the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League), Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) and the San Diego Padres. (more…)
Personnel news in Pensacola, Joliet
We have personnel news today from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) and the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
Front-office changes for Lake County Captains
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) promoted Neil Stein to General Manager and Jen Yorko to Assistant General Manager after the departure of Vice President and General Manager Brad Seymour to the Chicago Bulls’ new NBA Developmental League basketball team. (more…)
Bombers, Battle Creek extend C.O. Brown Stadium lease
The Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will be playing out of C.O. Brown Stadium through at least 2021, as the team and the city agreed to a five-year lease extension. (more…)
Canadians, Blue Jays extend affiliation
Another affiliation deal to announce: the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more seasons, through 2018. (more…)
SwampDogs to host 2016 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game
Another notable event to add to your calendar: the summer-collegiate 2016 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game is set for J. P. Riddle Stadium, home of the Fayetteville SwampDogs. (more…)
Indians add three new restaurants to Progressive Field in 2016
Some more concessions news from the Cleveland Indians for the 2016 season, as the team adds three new restaurants to the newly renovated Infield District as part of the long-term upgrades to Progressive Field. (more…)
Personnel news from Bowling Green, Walla Walla
We have radio personnel news today from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Walla Walla Sweets (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Drive, Red Sox extend player development contract
The Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and the Boston Red Sox extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Meulens, Montoyo are IL HoF Class of 2016
The Class of 2016 of the International League Hall of Fame has been announced: former League MVP Hensley Meulens and former League Manager of the Year Charlie Montoyo. (more…)
Myrtle Beach, Charleston to square off in Highway 17 Showdown
Interesting exhibition series on tap between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League), as the teams fight for Highway 17 supremacy in the Palmetto State. (more…)