We have personnel news today for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) and the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. (more…)
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Meadows new Stockton Ports GM
Some MiLB personnel news to pass along: Bryan Meadows has been promoted to Stockton Ports (High A; California League) general manager after two seasons as assistant general manager. (more…)
Great West League unveils six-team 2016 schedule
The summer-collegiate Great West League has released a 2016 schedule with a new team in Sacramento and the Medford Rogues jumping ship from the West Coast League. (more…)
Personnel news for Tri-City ValleyCats, Normal CornBelters
We have personnel news today from the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
Chihuahuas add soccer match to mix
The owners of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have already invested in pro soccer in Juarez, so it’s no surprise Southwest University Park will host a very high-profile match next month. (more…)
Enberg to retire as voice of Padres next year
Dick Enberg, who has been the voice of the San Diego Padres for the last six years, will retire at the end of the 2016 season. (more…)
Changes afoot at Pensacola ballpark
Some changes at the home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League): the ballpark is now officially Blue Wahoos Stadium, the playing surface Fetterman Field and the left-field fence will be moved out 17 feet to accommodate NCAA football. (more…)
Midwest League sets attendance record
It was a good 2015 for the Low A Midwest League, as the circuit set a record for attendance with a final tally of 4,233,904 fans, breaking 2010’s record of 4,184,843 fans. (more…)
Florida State League announces 2015 HoF Class
Some big names — Josh Beckett, Justin Verlander, Kirk Gibson, Frank Thomas — in the 2015 Class of Inductees for the Florida State League Hall of Fame, set to be inducted on November 10, 2015 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach. (more…)
In memoriam: Milo Hamilton
Milo Hamilton, best known as the Voice of the Houston Astros during a 60-year career as a Major League Baseball broadcaster, has passed away. He was 88. (more…)
Pelicans set postseason attendance record
You know you’re having a good year when you set attendance records in the postseason, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), attracted the largest playoff crowd in team history last night. (more…)
Southern League announces year-end awards
Some pretty high-profile names and teams on this list, as the Class AA Southern League announces its year-end awards for the 2015 season. (more…)
Storm, city add EV charging stations to The Diamond
Green energy comes to The Diamond, as the Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) and the City of Lake Elsinore announce the installation of two Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at the ballpark. (more…)