We have a new team in the summer-collegiate New York Collegiate Baseball League, as the Rome Generals will play out of Larry DeLutis Field in Rome, N.Y. for the 2016 season and beyond. (more…)
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Shorebirds, Orioles extend affiliation
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) and the Baltimore Orioles have extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the end of the 2018 season. (more…)
Hot Rods add to front office for 2016
We have some staff news to announce for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) front office, with three new hires and three new promotions. (more…)
Fightin Phils: 50 years with the Phillies
To mark the 50-year affiliation mark with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) will feature a “50 Seasons in Reading” logo throughout the season. (more…)
Padres unveil 2016 Petco Park upgrades
More changes are in store for Petco Park, as the San Diego Padres announced upgrades for 2016, including a new two-level social space in right-center field inspired by the city’s beach lifestyle. (more…)
Indians adding new videoboards as part of 2016 upgrades
The Cleveland Indians are installing a new Progressive Field scoreboard as part of the 2016 ballpark improvements already underway. (more…)
New Frawley Stadium seating announced
Some nice upgrades for 2016 at Frawley Stadium, as fans of the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) will enjoy new chairbacks, as aluminum benches and older ballpark seats are on their way out. (more…)
Arkansas’s Anderson wins Mowing Patterns Contest
Blake Anderson, assistant director of sports turf operations at the University of Arkansas, is the winner of the third annual ballpark Mowing Patterns Contest from the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA). (more…)
Boler new Tennessee Smokies VP
Another staff promotion at the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), as the team elevates Jeremy Boler to vice president. (more…)
Oster leaving Lake Elsinore Storm
Dave Oster, president and general manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm for the past 16 years, is moving on, in a transition announced by the High A California League team today. (more…)
Springfield Cards going high-def in 2016
The Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League) are going big in 2016 with a new high-definition scoreboard at Hammond Field. (more…)
Smokies announce 2016 staff appointments
We have information on additions to the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) front office for the 2016 season. (more…)
Curve announce 2016 front-office lineup
The Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) announced four additions to the team’s front office for the 2016 season: Mike Kessling, Trey Wilson, Michelle Gravert and Emily Rutzen. (more…)