Peter Freund, a minority owner of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), is now officially the owner of the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
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Personnel news in South Bend, Great Lakes, Eau Claire
We have personnel news today from the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League), Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Eau Claire Express (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
No decision yet on Biloxi ballpark opening
The exact opening day for MGM Park, home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), won’t be set until after the beginning of the year. (more…)
Tiger Stadium development plan includes retail, residential
Two plans for development of the old Tiger Stadium site — comprising some $44 million in investments — have won initial approval from the Detroit Economic Development Corp. (more…)
Revolution adding high-def displays for 2015
Another round of improvements for Santander Stadium, home of the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League): two high-definition LED video and scoreboard displays in left-center and right-center field. (more…)
Hamilton County goes DIY to fix broken ballpark seats
Unhappy with the costs of repairing broken seats at Great American Ball Park, Hamilton County is manufacturing 39,000 new seats for the home of the Cincinnati Reds and is using former prison inmates for installation. (more…)
Today’s video: Cardinal Stadium demolition
Today’s sad video: the demolition of Cardinal Stadium, former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association). (more…)
Personnel news in Joliet, Orem, Reading, Great Lakes
We have front-office news from the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League), Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League), Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Braves unveil new ballpark, development renderings
The Atlanta Braves released four more renderings of SunTrust Park and associated development, showing how the new ballpark will be supported by hotels, office and retail. (more…)
Reading Fightin Phils promote five
Big day in the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) front office, as five executives have been promoted to executive director roles with the team. (more…)
Joannes Stadium improvements approved for 2015
A Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) plan for improvements to Joannes Stadium in 2015 was approved by the city’s Parks Committee and will be considered by the full City Council in January. (more…)
NH’s Tarpey MiLB Athletic Trainer of the Year
Nice honor: Bob Tarpey of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League is the 2014 Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year. (more…)
North Shore to host 2015 FCBL All-Star Game
Fraser Field is always worth a visit, and adding an event like this sweetens the pot: the North Shore Navigators are hosting the 2015 Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) All-Star Game. (more…)