The Minnesota Twins have announced details on Target Field upgrades for 2019, highlighted by a major reconfiguration of Gate 34. (more…)
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R-Phils Tab Roberto Sanchez as Diversity Outreach Coordinator
The Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) have hired a Diversity Outreach Coordinator, naming Roberto Sanchez to the post. Sanchez was a former R-Phils ticket sales intern in 2002 and will be entering his second season with the R-Phils. (more…)
New for 2019: Fremont Moo
Branding has been unveiled for the Fremont Moo, a new Fremont, NE-based summer-collegiate Expedition League team that will begin play in 2019. Along with the announcement of the team name, the official logo designed by Chip David of Dogwings.us has been unveiled. Team colors are purple, orange, black, and white. (more…)
New for 2019: Wheat City Whiskey Jacks
The Wheat City Whiskey Jacks are the latest addition to the summer-collegiate Expedition League, as branding for the Brandon, Manitoba-based club has been unveiled. The logo was designed by Ross Johnson of Ross Johnson Design Company, with Carolina Blue, Dark Gray and Light Gray as the official team colors. (more…)
Personnel News: Daytona, Hagerstown
We have personnel news to report from the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) and the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
MiLB Unveils New Council of League Presidents Leadership
Minor League Baseball has announced new leadership for its Council of League Presidents (COLP), with New York-Penn League President Ben Hayes elected as Chair. (more…)
New for 2019: T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners‘ home will be renamed T-Mobile Park, as the club has announced a 25-year ballpark naming-rights deal with T-Mobile. This agreement begins with the 2019 season and effectively rebrands the former Safeco Field. (more…)
Flying Squirrels 10th Season Logo Unveiled
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) have unveiled their 10th season logo, part of a year-long celebration that will take place in 2019. (more…)
Jay Miller Resigns as Skeeters President
After three seasons, Jay Miller has resigned from his post as President of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
66ers to Host 2019 California League All-Star Game
The 2019 California League All-Star Game will be played at San Manuel Stadium, home of the Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino. The contest will take place on the evening of June 18. (more…)
Personnel News: West Virginia, Omaha
We have personnel news to report from the West Virginia Miners (summer collegiate; Prospect League) and the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Can-Am League/Frontier League All-Star Game Set for 2019
Two independent leagues will square off in an All-Star Game in 2019, as plans have been announced for the first Can-Am League/Frontier League All-Star Game. The contest will take place at Palisades Credit Union Park, home of the Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League), on Wednesday, July 10. (more…)
Home Run Dugout to Make Dell Diamond Debut in 2019
The Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will debut a new amenity at Dell Diamond next season, as Austin-based startup Home Run Dugout will open a sports bar and restaurant facility at the ballpark. (more…)