Finally, a 2023 promo with some bite: The Bowie Baysox (Double-A; Eastern League) will host a celebration of the Washington Commanders ownership transition, with all fans named Josh or Harris–or wearing a Magic Johnson jersey–admitted free. (more…)
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Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys sold
Ken Young has sold the Bowie Baysox (Double-A Northeast) and the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League) to Attain Sports and Entertainment, led by Greg Baroni and Richard Roberts. (more…)
Cicada crises expected in ballparks
OK, so it’s not exactly the plague of locusts promised for the End Times, but baseball teams in the Eastern United States are bracing for the onslaught of billions of Brood X cicadas emerging from their underground locations after 17 years of maturing. (more…)
Orioles raise Aberdeen, drop Frederick in 2021 affiliate moves
The Baltimore Orioles are dropping the Frederick Keys as a High-A affiliate and adding the Aberdeen IronBirds in the same slot, as the team preps for the 2021 season. (more…)
Eastern League Unveils 2019 MiLB Award Nominees
The Class AA Eastern League has unveiled its nominees for several 2019 MiLB awards, including the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, the John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, and the John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
Personnel News: Can-Am League, Bowie
We have personnel news to report from the independent Can-Am League and the Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Extend PDCs With Five Affiliates
The Baltimore Orioles have announced two-year player development contract (PDC) extensions with five affiliates, with all of the agreements now running through the 2020 season. (more…)
Personnel News: Portland, Bowie
There is some personnel news to pass along from a pair of Class AA Eastern League clubs, including the Portland Sea Dogs and Bowie Baysox. (more…)
Baysox Seek Naming Rights Partner
The Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced that they are seeking a ballpark naming rights partner for Prince George’s Stadium. (more…)
Baysox Reveal David Bowie Tribute
With just a slight twist to their pronunciation, the Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League) will pay tribute to David Bowie by becoming the Bowie Baysox. The one-day David Bowie Tribute is set for Friday, June 22. (more…)
When MiLB Teams Went Back to School
One of the strongest links between college and Minor League Baseball is shared facilities, which have steadily been popping up around the baseball landscape. (more…)
In memoriam: Keith Lupton
Keith Lupton, who launched five Minor League Baseball and independent Atlantic League teams for Maryland Baseball, Keystone Baseball and Opening Day Partners, passed away yesterday. He was 73. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Bobbleheads and Gnomes Part II
The upcoming season is shaping up to be an active one across Minor League Baseball when it comes to bobblehead and gnome giveaways. Some of the most notable examples will be featured in this week’s Promotions Watch, which concludes our two-part look at bobblehead and gnome nights. (more…)