Ahead of the New Orleans Baby Cakes’ (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) 2020 move, three Senior VPs have been appointed by Wichita Baseball, including Jared Forma, Annie Life, and Augusto “Cookie” Rojas. The Baby Cakes are set to move to Wichita, KS in 2020, coinciding with the opening of a new ballpark. (more…)
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Eastern League Switches to Split Season Format
The Double-A Eastern League is making a major change, switching its playoff format from a full season structure to a split season. Under the new format the first place team from each division during both the first and second halves of the season will qualify for the postseason. (more…)
New for 2019: Ozinga Field
The former Standard Bank Stadium has been renamed, as the Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) have announced that their home is now known as Ozinga Field. The new naming-rights deal was unveiled by the ThunderBolts, Village of Crestwood (IL), and Ozinga. (more…)
River Cats Announce Raley Field Upgrades
The Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are making changes to Raley Field in 2019, highlighted by a new videoboard and extended protective netting. (more…)
Personnel News: Bowling Green, Staten Island
We have personnel news to report from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Boise’s Memorial Stadium to Host The Bash
On June 8, the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) will welcome a unique event to Memorial Stadium in The Bash, a craft beer and live music fest headlined by Rancid and Pennywise. Details on the event have been unveiled by the Hawks, owner Agon Sports and Entertainment, and Synergy Global Entertainment, Inc. (more…)
2019 Copa de la Diversión Slate Announced
Minor League Baseball has announced details on its 2019 Copa de la Diversión (Fun Cup) schedule, featuring a 397-game slate that kicks off in April. Following a successful 2018 campaign when Copa-participating teams connected with their Latinx communities, this year’s participating clubs will look to continue that momentum. (more…)
Intimidators: We’ll Continue to Honor Dale Earnhardt After Rebrand
After recently announcing a rebrand for 2020, the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) issued a letter to fans Thursday stressing future plans to honor the legacy of Dale Earnhardt. (more…)
In Memoriam: Sal Artiaga
Former Minor League Baseball President Salomon B. “Sal” Artiaga passed away last night Palm Harbor, Florida. He was 72. (more…)
MLB Unveils MLB 150 Patch
To recognize the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings–baseball’s first openly all-salaried professional team–Major League Baseball clubs will wear a commemorative MLB 150 patch this season. The patch will be worn on the right jersey sleeve for the entire season, and on caps on Opening Day, March 28. (more…)
Brad Tammen Named Loons President and GM
The Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) have filled a major leadership post, naming Brad Tammen as President and General Manager. In addition, he will serve as President and General Manger of Dow Diamond and ESPN 100.9-FM, which are owned by Loons owner Michigan Baseball Foundation. (more…)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos to Donate Team Bus
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) will donate their team bus to charity, and choose a local non-profit organization through a social media giveaway. The Blue Wahoos have used the bus since their inaugural season in 2012 to bring players and staff members throughout the Pensacola community. (more…)
Southern League Unveils 2019 Hall of Fame Class
The Class AA Southern League has announced its 2019 Hall of Fame Class, featuring a slate of four inductees that range from Roy Halladay to Joe Engel. Comprising the 2019 class is: Knoxville/Tennessee Smokies pitcher Roy Halladay, Chattanooga Lookouts infielder & manager Sal Rende, and Jacksonville Expos outfielder Larry Walker. (more…)