We have a name for the relocating Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) playing out of MGM Park in 2015: the Biloxi Shuckers. (more…)
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Scrappers unveil new alt logo
More logo news: the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League) have released a new alternative logo for the 2015 season. (more…)
Suns release 35th anniversary logo
The Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) unveiled a new commemorative logo to celebrate the team’s 35th anniversary. (more…)
Copeland Park improvements approved
Improvements to Copeland Park, home of the La Crosse Loggers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), were approved by the city’s Park Board and should be done in time for the 2015 season. (more…)
Bill Valentine: This year’s King of Baseball
Great choice: Bill Valentine, long-time Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) executive and current VP of the Texas League, is this year’s King of Baseball. (more…)
Cougars add premium seating to ballpark
Upgrades to Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League), will include “The Strike Zone” premier seating. (more…)
Demolition of Cardinal Stadium begins
It was inevitable, but a little sad anyway: the demolition of Cardinal Stadium, former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association), began today. (more…)
Embrey breaks ground on Sounds-area development
When First Tennessee Park opens, there will be a cluster of new development as well, as Embrey Partners has begun construction on The Carillon luxury apartment community adjacent to the new home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Lancaster JetHawks sold to Vancouver Canadians owners
The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) are being sold by Peter A. Carfagna’s ownership group to an ownership group headed by Jake Kerr and Jeff Mooney, owners of the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Personnel news in Mobile, Fort Wayne
We have some personnel news to report today from the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
River Bandits donate $50K to Genesis Health Services Foundation
Fulfilling a pledge made for the inaugural season of the Ferris wheel and other amusements at Modern Woodmen Park, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Main Street Amusements today presented a $50,000 donation to the Genesis Health Services Foundation. (more…)
Harry Grove Stadium set for new name
Harry Grove Stadium could have a new name in 2014, as Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) officials are selling naming rights to the facility. (more…)
PCL’s Fiore Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year
Pacific Coast League Director of Business Melanie Peiffer Fiore is the recipient of the 38th Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award from Minor League Baseball and Rawlings. (more…)