We have some personnel news from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League), with four front office staff promotions in anticipation of the 2019 season. (more…)
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MGM Resorts International Named MLB’s First Official Gaming Partner
As part of a multi-year partnership, MGM Resorts International has been named the first Official Gaming Partner of Major League Baseball. In addition, MGM Resorts International is now the Official Entertainment Partner of MLB. (more…)
MiLB Unveils 2019 LIFT Mentorship Program Participants
Minor League Baseball has announced the mentor-mentee pairs for its inaugural class of the LIFT (Leaders Inspiring Future Talent) Mentorship Program. (more…)
Pete Laven Named M-Braves Vice President and GM
The Mississippi Braves (Class AA; Southern League) have announced the hiring of 27-year professional baseball veteran Pete Laven as their new Vice President and General Manager. Laven will be introduced at a Thursday press conference at the team’s home, Trustmark Park. (more…)
Altoona Curve Announce Personnel Moves
The Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced several personnel moves, including six front office staff promotions and two new hires. (more…)
Adam English Named Stripers Vice President and GM
The Gwinnett Stripers (Class AAA; International League) have made a significant personnel decision, naming Adam English as their new Vice President and General Manager. (more…)
Ken Carson to Retire After 2019 Season
Ken Carson, President of the High A Florida State League, has announced that he plans to retire after the 2019 season, what will be his 43rd year in professional baseball. (more…)
STMA Announces 2018 Field of the Year Winners
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has announced its 2018 Field of the Year award winners, including honors in professional baseball, college baseball, and college softball. (more…)
Personnel News: Reading, Richmond
We have personnel news to report from a pair of Class AA Eastern League squads, including the Reading Fightin Phils and the Richmond Flying Squirrels. (more…)
Bill Terlecky Returning as Navigators GM
Bill Terlecky is returning to his post as General Manager of the North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League), effectively immediately. Terlecky, who was on medical leave during the 2018 season, is entering his 41st year in baseball. (more…)
MiLB Announces Partnership With ECHO
Minor League Baseball has struck a partnership with ECHO Incorporated, making it the “Official Outdoor Power Tool of MiLB” and the “Official Outdoor Power Tool of Copa de la Diversión.” (more…)
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Fightmaster Named Pacific Association Commissioner
The independent Pacific Association has chosen a familiar executive as its next commissioner, naming Theo Fightmaster to the post. Fightmaster began his Pacific Association career as a front office executive with the San Rafael Pacifics in 2011, later serving as general manager of the Sonoma Stompers from 2014- 2017. (more…)