The opening of a new WVU ballpark will be delayed until April 10 at the earliest, as bad weather has pushed back construction of the concourse and installation of the turf. (more…)
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Saints add another founding partner: Treasure Island
We have another founding partner for the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) at CHS Field: Treasure Island Resorts and Casino, which will also lend its name to specific areas of the ballpark. (more…)
Salem Red Sox unveil new 2015 jerseys
The Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) unveiled new jerseys for the 2015 season at a LewisGale Field event, with eight different jerseys slated for use at home games, away games and for special events. (more…)
Yager new president of Pittsfield Suns
Eben Yager adds another title to the resume: He’s now president of the Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League), and will continue his duties as GM of the Hudson Valley Renegades (short season A; NY-Penn League) for the Goldklang Group. (more…)
Freier, locals close on Lookouts purchase
The sale of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) is complete, as a new ownership group led by John Woods and Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier take control of the team. (more…)
Isotopes unveil new alt look for 2015
We have a new alternate logo and jersey for the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), to be worn by the team for Friday night games. (more…)
Personnel news in Reading, Corvallis, Kenosha
We have personnel news today for the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), Corvallis Knights (summer collegiate; West Coast League) and Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Personnel news from Richmond, Potomac
Bill Papierniak is stepping down as GM of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), while the Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) announce several staff promotions. (more…)
IronPigs, Coca-Cola extend ballpark naming rights deal
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) and Coca-Cola of the Lehigh Valley have extended the ballpark naming rights agreement for Coca-Cola Park through 2027, both organizations officially announced today. (more…)
RockHounds sharpen look with new video displays
The Midland RockHounds (Class AA; Texas League) are upgrading their in-game graphics at Security Bank Ballpark with a new main video display and additional scoreboards, to be installed prior to the start of the 2015 season. (more…)
Frisco unveils new Teddy Roosevelt RoughRiders look
Today’s Frisco news, part I: The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) unveiled a new logo and branding identity based upon former U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt, America’s original Rough Rider. (more…)
New road uniforms for Visalia Rawhide
The Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League) officially released new away uniforms for 2015 and beyond, as the team will wear “Visalia” on their chests for the first time since 2008. (more…)
Louisville Bats sale finalized
The sale of the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) is final, with MC Sports Acquisition LLC, led by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, closing on the purchase. (more…)