The name-the-team contest for a new Columbia (S.C.) Minor League Baseball team has been extended nine more days, until Friday, October 24. (more…)
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Personnel news in Fort Myers, Reading, Spokane, Omaha, Asheville
We have personnel news from the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League), Reading Fightins (Class AA; Eastern League), Spokane Indians (short season A; Northwest League), Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
End of an era: Daytona auctions off Cubs merchandise
Daytona Baseball — the former Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) — is helping to pay for a rebranding of the franchise with an auction of Cubs-related merchandise and promotional items, including the Cubby mascot uniform. (more…)
Hartford approves Rock Cats ballpark project
With little opposition emerging at the end of the day, the Hartford City Council approved a $350-million downtown north redevelopment project that includes a new ballpark for the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Huge issue facing Braves on ballpark design: traffic
With a new ballpark and development envisioned for a rather small footprint in Cobb County, the Atlanta Braves and their design team are facing a huge issue: how to manage parking. (more…)
Unexpected: Flurry of developer interest in Tiger Stadium site
After years of no interest from developers in the old Tiger Stadium site, Detroit is suddenly faced with an enviable problem: dueling redevelopment proposals for The Corner. (more…)
More offseason improvements on tap for Jackson Generals
It’s the third straight year with some significant upgrades to the Ballpark at Jackson, as the city and the owners of the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) continue to improve the fan experience. (more…)
More good news for Royals fans: Ballpark debt trimmed
This won’t get a lot of play with the Royals bringing postseason play to Kansas City for the first time since 1985, but it should: debt refinancing on Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums will save Jackson County $32 million. (more…)
American Association adopts new extra-inning tiebreaking rule
It was deemed a success in the Can-Am League last season, so the independent American Association decided to adopt a new extra-inning tiebreaking rule for the 2015 season. (more…)
Cubs kick off renovation work at groundbreaking
The Chicago Cubs officially kicked off the ballpark renovation work at Wrigley Field with a Saturday groundbreaking, featuring MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, Milt Pappas and Kerry Wood. (more…)
Columbia name-the-team contest nearing end
It sounds like Hardball Capital, the firm bringing Minor League Baseball to Columbia (S.C.), has received a strong reaction to its name-the-team contest, which ends Wednesday. (more…)
Second Jackie Robinson Game at Dodgertown announced for 2015
After a successful 2014 event, Historic Dodgertown has announced the Second Annual Jackie Robinson Celebration Game for Wednesday, April 15, 2015, as the Florida State League’s St. Lucie Mets and Brevard County Manatees battle at iconic Holman Stadium. (more…)
Egan nabs Eastern League Exec of the Year award
Altoona Curve GM Rob Egan has been named the 2014 Eastern League Executive of the Year, as the league also announced nominees for year-end MiLB awards. (more…)