Of the upcoming opening days and ballpark introductions in Minor League Baseball, few will be as highly anticipated as Spirit Communications Park, new home of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). After an 11-season absence, South Carolina’s capital city is set to embark on a baseball experience that operators and planners are hoping will […]
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Sunwall retires, Jones takes over in Lynchburg
A mainstay in Lynchburg baseball has announced his retirement, as Lynchburg Hillcats (High-A; Carolina League) President and CFO Paul Sunwall is stepping down after 35 years in the front office. He will be replaced by Chris Jones, an experienced executive who most recently served as the general manager of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Personnel news: Baarns to Storm Chasers
We have a new position for Donny Baarns, as the veteran broadcaster is leaving the Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League) and joining Mark Nasser in the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) broadcast booth. (more…)
Lovitt replaces Smith as Brevard County Manatees GM
We have a new General Manager for the Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League), where Chad Lovitt replaces Kyle Smith, who is transitioning to leading the Thunder Bay Border Cats (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership in 2016 and beyond. (more…)
Ballpark battles in California: Leases at stake
We’re not sure this constitutes a trend, but there are certainly are similarities to the way California cities are treating two teams — the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) and the Marysville Gold Sox (summer collegiate; Great West League) — over existing ballpark leases. (more…)
Great Lakes Loons unveil new looks for 2016
We have another new look for 2016, as the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) unveiled updated logos, wordmarks and jerseys for the upcoming season — the first refresh since the team moved to the Dow Diamond in 2007. (more…)
Studies: New Columbia ballpark noise, light won’t impact neighborhood
Studies prepared during the planning of Spirit Communications Park, set to open in April as home of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League), indicate a minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhood when it comes to noise and light spillage. (more…)
Front-office changes for Lake County Captains
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) promoted Neil Stein to General Manager and Jen Yorko to Assistant General Manager after the departure of Vice President and General Manager Brad Seymour to the Chicago Bulls’ new NBA Developmental League basketball team. (more…)
Adelanto, Mavericks spar over ballpark lease
The City of Adelanto has terminated the Heritage Field lease held by the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) on the premise that the agreement negotiated in 2012 violates the California State Constitution. (more…)
Fireflies unveil uniforms for inaugural season
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) unveiled their home, away and two alternative uniforms for a 2016 inaugural season at Spirit Communications Park, as well as introducing the team’s coaching staff. (more…)
Personnel news from Bowling Green, Walla Walla
We have radio personnel news today from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Walla Walla Sweets (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Drive, Red Sox extend player development contract
The Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and the Boston Red Sox extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Myrtle Beach, Charleston to square off in Highway 17 Showdown
Interesting exhibition series on tap between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League), as the teams fight for Highway 17 supremacy in the Palmetto State. (more…)