We have personnel news today from the Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) and the Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
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Radio news from New Orleans, Oklahoma City
We have radio news today from two Triple-A Pacific Coast League teams: the New Orleans Zephyrs have a new broadcast home, while the Oklahoma City Dodgers will be back on 1340 “The Game” through the 2018 season. (more…)
Personnel news in Delmarva, Norfolk, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news today from the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Fingers to headline 2016 Rickwood Classic
Some details on one of the best annual events in all of baseball: Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers will be the guest of honor for the 21st Annual Rickwood Classic, set for Wednesday, June 1 at 12:30 p.m. at Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field. (more…)
Personnel news from Minor League Baseball, Stockton Ports
We have personnel news today from Minor League Baseball and the Stockton Ports (High A; California League). (more…)
It’s Sussex County, Rockland in Cooperstown Can-Am Classic
Worth some planning: the Sussex County Miners and Rockland Boulders will square off in the second annual Cooperstown Can-Am Classic at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y, near the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. (more…)
A distinct aeronautical theme for 2016: Aviators, Drones and AirHogs
Several teams — new and rebranded — are adopting an aeronautical theme for the upcoming season, including the Lafayette Aviators and the DuPage Drones (summer collegiate; Prospect League) and the Texas AirHogs (independent; American Association). (more…)
Personnel news from White Sox, Spinners, Rafters, Mallards
We have personnel news today from the Chicago White Sox, Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League), Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Wright joins MiLB as marketing/commercial officer
David A. Wright joins Minor League Baseball as Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer, leading the sport’s partnership efforts, building the company’s brand and solidifying its status as a leader in family-friendly entertainment. (more…)
Storm unveils 2016 California/Carolina League ASG logo
The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) unveiled the 2016 California/Carolina League All-Star Game logo, which was designed in-house and prominently features the iconic “Storm Eyes.” (more…)
Rafters unveil new look for 2016
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled new logos and uniforms for the 2016 season. (more…)
Personnel news from Pawtucket, Reading
We have personnel news today from the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
2015 Best New Technology: Stadium 1 Software
We’re finally winding down our 2015 awards season, and today’s entry covers the burgeoning field of sports tech. Running a ballpark today is a tech enterprise, and tracking and managing that data is the centerpiece of Stadium 1 Software, winner of Ballpark Digest’s Best New Technology Tool for 2015. (more…)