A bus accident injuring seven Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) players is causing the cancellation of games today and tomorrow, as the team bus driver has been cited for driving too fast under the conditions. (more…)
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Mudcats bus crashes; seven players injured
Seven Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) players and a team trainer were injured after a team bus traveling to Myrtle Beach flipped onto its side in Columbus County (N.C.) early this morning. (more…)
Personnel news in Carolina, Lancaster, Everett and Fort Myers
We have a slew of personnel news today from the Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League), Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League), Everett AquaSox (short season A; Northwest League), and Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League). (more…)
Mudcats, Braves make it official: Two-year PDC
The Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) made it official: the two teams agreed to a two-year player development contract, through the 2016 season. (more…)
Daniels: We expect to be in High Desert in 2015-2016
Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels says he expects his team to sign a player development contract with the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), resolving the last open affiliations in MiLB/MLB for 2015-2016. (more…)
Headrick is Broadcaster of the Year in Carolina League
Darren Headrick, voice of the Carolina Mudcats, has earned the Carolina League’s second-annual Broadcaster of the Year award. Headrick garnered the most votes among the CL’s lead broadcasters and broadcast assistants. Headrick, 28, is concluding his second season as the play-by-play voice of the Mudcats. Before arriving in Zebulon prior to the 2012 season, the Maryville, […]
Mudcats owners: We’re happy with move to Carolina League
The move to the Carolina League hasn’t impacted the Carolina Mudcats, according to team officials: attendance may be down, but weather played a large part in the decline. In 2010 Mudcats owner Steve Bryant sold his Class AA Southern League franchise to Quint and Rishy Studer, who moved the franchise to Pensacola and purchased the Kinston […]
Blue Wahoos a hit in Pensacola
Talk about a strong start: the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have sold out seven of the team’s first 10 home games, pacing the Southern League in attendance. A sellout crowd of 5,038 last night at Blue Wahoos Park pushed the season average to 4,823, giving the Blue Wahoos an edge over the […]
Man arrested for peeping at Carolina Mudcats clubhouse
Zebulon (N.C.) police officers arrested a man who allegedly set up hidden cameras in the visitor’s clubhouse at Five County Stadium, home of the Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League). Darryle Strong of Ayden, N.C., is accused of posing as a member of the cleaning staff and entering the clubhouse to set up the hidden […]
Blue Wahoos logo, look to be unveiled Friday night
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are officially unveiling their new logo and branding during a Friday night event. In addition to the logo unveiling, the team will begin selling official Blue Wahoo merchandise for fans and supporters, just in time for the holiday season. The logo was developed by a professional sports […]
Blue Wahoos cleared for play
Yeah, it was a mere formality, but it’s still a reason to celebrate: the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) were officially approved to play in 2012 by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig. The approval, which was expected after approval from the Southern League and Minor League Baseball, means the Blue Wahoos front office can […]
K-Tribe season lingers on
The last season for the Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) — this iteration, at least — will linger on through the weekend, as the team is competing in the league’s Mills Cup Championship Series. The team was sold in the last offseason to Steve Bryant and crew, who will move the franchise to […]
Blue Wahoos rework lease for new Pensacola ballpark
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) will be paying more for a new ballpark that meets Class AA standards, as the $13 million ballpark will be ready for a March opening. Quint and Rishy Studer had an agreement for a new waterfront ballpark as owners of the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association), but […]