We have personnel news to report from the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
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Temerity Baseball Buys Kannapolis Intimidators
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are under new ownership, as Temerity Baseball, LLC, has officially acquired the club. Temerity, led by Andy Sandler of Temerity Capital Partners of Washington, D.C., is purchasing the team as it plans to open a new downtown Kannapolis ballpark in 2020. (more…)
Betsy Haugh Wins 2018 Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year
Betsy Haugh, General Manger of the Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League), has won Minor League Baseball‘s 42nd Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award. (more…)
Cubs Extend Four Affiliations Through 2022
The Chicago Cubs have renewed four affiliations through 2022, including the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), and the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Fightin Phils Win John Henry Moss Community Service Award
The Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) have won Minor League Baseball‘s sixth annual John Henry Moss Community Service Award. (more…)
STMA, MiLB Unveil 2018 Sports Turf Managers of the Year
The Sports Turf Managers Association and Minor League Baseball are handing out the hardware, as they have announced the 2018 Sports Turf Managers of the Year. (more…)
Dick Nussbaum Wins Warren Giles Award
Dick Nussbaum, president of the Low A Midwest League, has won Minor League Baseball‘s 35th annual Warren Giles Award. The award honors outstanding service as a league president. (more…)
Normal CornBelters to Prospect League
The status of the Normal CornBelters for 2019 is now clear: the team is joining the summer-collegiate Prospect League after being sold to an existing circuit ownership group. (more…)
A’s Extend Beane, Forst, Melvin Contracts
The Oakland A’s are retaining some key leaders, announcing long-term contract extensions for Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Billy Beane, General Manager David Forst, and Manager Bob Melvin. For the A’s, the announcement comes after a successful 2018 season that saw the club finish 97-65 and reach the American League Wild Card Game. (more…)
Rocket City Trash Pandas Logos, Branding Unveiled
Pairing the unlikely combination of space travel and raccoons, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class Class AA; Southern League) unveiled logos for the team’s inaugural 2020 season in the Huntsville suburb of Madison, AL. (more…)
PawSox, Assumption College Announce Partnership
Ahead of the team’s upcoming move to Worcester, MA, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and Worcester’s Assumption College are announcing a new partnership. The team is set to move into a new Worcester ballpark, tentatively named Polar Park, in time for the 2021 season. (more…)
Jason Adams Named Clearwater Threshers GM
Jason Adams has been named the new General Manager of the Clearwater Threshers (High A; Florida State League), while the team has also announced several other staffing promotions. (more…)
Holm Promoted to River Bandits GM as Chesser Resigns
Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) General Manager Andrew Chesser will step down in November, with current Assistant General Manager Jacqueline Holm being promoted to GM. Chesser intends to pursue opportunities in southern California, outside baseball, while Holm will be promoted to General Manager and take over management of the team’s front office. (more…)