Lame-duck campaigns pose a huge challenge for MiLB teams, but the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) are taking on the 2019 season. (more…)
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Ken Clary Named New BayBears GM
Ken Clary has been appointed the general manager of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), according to an announcement from team ownership group BallCorps, LLC. Clary replaces Chris Morgan who recently resigned after serving four seasons to pursue other interests. (more…)
New for 2020: Rocket City Trash Pandas
We have the name of the new team slated to play in Madison, Alabama in 2020 and beyond: the Rocket City Trash Pandas, a reference to Huntsville’s NASA history and a slangy reference to raccoons. (more…)
Angels, BayBears Franchise Extend PDC Through 2022
The Los Angeles Angels and Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) have extended their development contract (PDC) through 2022, meaning that the Angels will remain parent club of the BayBears franchise after it moves to Madison, AL in 2020. (more…)
Five Finalists Unveiled for North Alabama Team Name
We have the five finalists for the name of the Class AA Southern League team debuting in 2020 in Madison (AL), a Huntsville suburb, as local slang and aeronautics names prevail. (more…)
10 Finalists for New Madison Team Name Unveiled
A slate of 10 finalists have been unveiled in the name the team contest for Madison, AL‘s upcoming Class AA Southern League club, which will open a new ballpark in 2020. (more…)
Madison Southern League Team Name Options Being Narrowed Down
Club officials are closer to revealing finalists for a new Madison Southern League team name, with work taking place to narrow a broad field of suggested names. (more…)
Roger Wexelberg Named President of Madison Southern League Team
Roger Wexelberg has been named President of the Class AA Southern League franchise that will move to a brand-new ballpark in Madison, AL in 2020. (more…)
MiLB Approves Mobile BayBears Move to Madison
Minor League Baseball has officially approved the move of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) to a new Madison, AL ballpark for the 2020 season, according to team owner BallCorps, LLC. (more…)
Southern League Approves BayBears’ Move to Madison
In a significant step toward their planned move, the Mobile BayBears have received approval from the Class AA Southern League to relocate to Madison, AL. (more…)
Madison Negotiating New Ballpark Development Agreement
For now, Madison, AL officials are holding off on the public release of a new ballpark lease and will work to finalize a related development agreement. (more…)
Madison Ballpark Agreement Signed
Planning for a new Madison, AL ballpark for the relocating Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) is advancing, as the city and team’s owners have signed a key agreement. (more…)
Madison Closer to Finalizing New Ballpark Lease
Madison, AL officials are closer to finalizing a 30-year lease for a new Madison ballpark that is slated to open in 2020 for the relocating Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)