We have news about promotions and appointments to the Long Island Ducks (Atlantic League) front office for the 2024 season, including the addition of Sean Smith as the new general manager. (more…)
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Personnel news: Dayton Dragons
We have personnel news today from the Dayton Dragons (High-A; Midwest League) covering the promotions of two key executives: Brandy Guinaugh and John Wallace. (more…)
Personnel news: Wild Things, Surprise Stadium, Otterbots, Hot Rods
We have personnel news today from the Washington Wild Things (Frontier League), Surprise Stadium, Danville Otterbots (Appalachian League) and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League). (more…)
X-Golf America on tap at Nationals Park for 2024
Nationals Park will become the second MLB ballpark to offer golf simulators, as X-Golf America announces a new location at the home of the Washington Nationals, joining the Milwaukee Brewers and American Family Field in the corporately owned lineup. (more…)
Personnel news: Schaumburg Boomers, New England Professional Baseball
Two big pieces of news to pass along: Schaumburg Boomers owner Pat Salvi is the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame’s 2023 Sportsman of the Year, while longtime baseball executive Scott Proefrock has been named president of New England Professional Baseball. (more…)
Now Available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2024 / Arizona
We have some book news to pass along, as The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2024 / Arizona is now available immediately as an eBook, with the paperback available for preorder. (more…)
Tigers to install MLB’s second-largest main video display at Comerica Park
The Detroit Tigers are going big at Comerica Park for 2024, installing the second-largest main video display in the major leagues as part of a larger signage overhaul that sees five additional displays installed along the fascia, dugout and line score locations. (more…)
Steve Tahsler new Frontier League Commissioner
This is a move that’s probably overdue: longtime league employee Steve Tahsler is the new Commissioner of the Frontier League, replacing Eric Krupa, who stepped down in July to join Ryan Sanders Baseball and RS3 Sports as COO. (more…)
New for 2024: Lee Health Sports Complex
Another naming-rights deal to pass along: the Minnesota Twins spring-training camp in Fort Myers has a new moniker, as a deal with Lee Health will yield new branding of Lee Health Sports Complex in 2024. (more…)
New for 2024: Blue Cross Park
We have a new naming-rights deal for the home of the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association): Blue Cross Park, part of a 10-year deal with Manitoba Blue Cross. (more…)
Piney Woods team in inaugural Mid America League lineup
We’ll see a Piney Woods team in the inaugural summer-collegiate Mid America League lineup, with the team playing out of White Oak’s White Oak Baseball Stadium in East Texas. (more…)
Northwoods League adds Royal Oak Leprechauns for 2024
We have another addition to the Northwoods League for 2024, as the Royal Oak Leprechauns from the Detroit area join the summer-collegiate circuit after departing the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. (more…)
First two Mid America League markets unveiled
We have details on the first two Mid America League markets as the summer-collegiate circuit preps to launch operations in 2024: Sherman and Abilene, Texas. (more…)