The MiLB Promotional Seminar is heading to Columbus Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2015, with events to be hosted by the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
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Sal Maglie Stadium management up for grabs again
An attempt to outsource management of Sal Maglie Stadium, home of the Niagara Power (summer collegiate; NYCBL) and a former pro venue, fell through after concerns were raised about the only vendor to submit a bid. (more…)
Lorain Co. Ironmen to Great Lakes League
We have a league change for the Lorain County Ironmen, as the summer-collegiate team shifts from the Prospect League to the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. (more…)
Fresno Grizzlies unveil new home uniforms
With the shift in affiliation to the Houston Astros, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are shedding their Giants colors and adopting those of their new parent. First up: new home jersey. (more…)
Personnel news in New Hampshire, Richmond
Jenna Raizes has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League), while Jon Laaser announced that he’s stepping away from his full-time job in media relations for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Jesse Cole closes on purchase of Gastonia Grizzlies
We now have the totally expected transition in Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ownership, as Jesse Cole has agreed to terms with Ken Silver to purchase the baseball club. (more…)
Lansing ballpark renovation over budget; $3M sought
The renovation of Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League), is $3 million over budget after bids came in higher than expected. (more…)
More Nashville ballpark development unveiled
More Nashville ballpark development is on the way, as Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Frank Ward is reportedly building up to 30,000 square feet of retail space next to First Tennessee Park. (more…)
Rennicke, Chinooks honored in NWL year-end awards
The Lakeshore Chinooks swept the year-end Northwoods League awards, snaring Organization of the Year honors, with VP/GM Dean Rennicke named Executive of the Year. (more…)
The Week That Was: October 26
Potential progress on new Oakland A’s ballpark, and new Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) and West Virginia Black Bears (short season A; NY-Penn League) branding. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Windy City ThunderBolts sold to Al Oremus
Al Oremus, a minority investor in the Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) has bought the remaining 80 percent of the team from Dan Brennan and Mike Stranczek, giving him sole ownership. (more…)
Hart new President, Baseball Operations for Braves
It didn’t take long for John Hart to shed the interim part of his job description, accepting the position of President, Baseball Operations for the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
New home plate laid in at Wade Stadium
The renovation of historic Wade Stadium this offseason continues, as a new home plate was installed into the new synthetic playing field at the home of the Duluth Huskies (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)