We have another naming-rights extension for the home of the Staten Island Yankees (short season A; NY-Penn League): Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. (more…)
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Personnel news in Nashville, Vermont, State College
We have personnel news today from the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Vermont Lake Monsters and State College Spikes (both short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Bombard, Brant, Labbruzzo in IL Hall of Fame
Former Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Charlotte manager Marc Bombard, 1980 League MVP Marshall Brant, and former Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester General Manager Don Labbruzzo are this year’s class in the International League Hall of Fame. (more…)
Personnel news in Trenton, Mobile, Frederick
Let’s begin the week with lots of good news, as we have personnel additions for the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League), Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League). (more…)
Personnel news in Milwaukee, Camden, Auburn, Green Bay
We have personnel news today from the Milwaukee Brewers, Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League), Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League), and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Pats inspire MB Pelicans’ #DeflateCancer Night
The New England Patriots Deflategate scandal has already inspired an MiLB promotion, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) announced plans for #DeflateCancer Night in April. (more…)
Nashville Sounds unveil logos, colors for 2015
We have an updated look for the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the team continues its extreme makeover for the 2015 season. (more…)
PSC lands Coolray Field concessions deal
Some concessions news to pass along: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) will manage all aspects of the food operations at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the ballpark. (more…)
Bubba Watson buys share of Blue Wahoos
We have a new minority owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League), as two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson has purchased a share of the team. (more…)
Three travel partners part of Can-Am League 2015 sched
Instead of the Can-Am League fielding a travel team for 2015, three different sets of opponents will fill gaps in the independent league’s schedule. (more…)
Perfect Game League adds Victor team
The summer-collegiate Perfect Game League is adding a new team for 2015 in Victor, N.Y., playing at Victor Central School District High School. (more…)
Shuckers sell out luxury suites for opening season
Good news for the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League): the team has sold out its luxury suites at MGM Park for the coming season. (more…)
Whitecaps, Tigers extend PDC
We have a player-development contract extension to report, with the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Detroit Tigers agreeing to remain partners through 2020. (more…)