The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) will sign a two-year lease to stay at The Diamond through 2016, as it’s clear there won’t be a new ballpark until 2017 at the earliest. (more…)
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Signs point to split Huntsville/Biloxi season for Stars
With good weather aiding construction of MGM Park, it looks like the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) could begin the 2015 season at Joe Davis Stadium, but be able to play most of the home schedule in Biloxi. (more…)
Hartford approves Rock Cats ballpark project
With little opposition emerging at the end of the day, the Hartford City Council approved a $350-million downtown north redevelopment project that includes a new ballpark for the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
More offseason improvements on tap for Jackson Generals
It’s the third straight year with some significant upgrades to the Ballpark at Jackson, as the city and the owners of the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) continue to improve the fan experience. (more…)
Egan nabs Eastern League Exec of the Year award
Altoona Curve GM Rob Egan has been named the 2014 Eastern League Executive of the Year, as the league also announced nominees for year-end MiLB awards. (more…)
Big Hartford ballpark decision due tomorrow
The Hartford City Council is expected to vote tomorrow on a redevelopment plan for the downtown north area that includes a new ballpark for the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Milovich, Sonju win league honors
Myrtle Beach’s Andy Milovich is the 2014 Calvin Falwell Executive of the Year Award winner in the Carolina League, while Frisco’s Scott Sonju is the Bill Valentine Texas League Executive of the Year. (more…)
It’s official: New Biloxi ballpark to be MGM Park
We’ve referenced this a few times, and now it’s official: MGM Resorts International has closed on a 20-year naming-rights deal for the new Biloxi ballpark, resulting in MGM Park. (more…)
Hartford planning board opposes new Rock Cats ballpark
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending the city drop a plan for a new New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark, though the full City Council will take up the issue shortly. (more…)
Next up for Mandalay: Sale of Erie SeaWolves
With four teams sold in the past few months, Mandalay Baseball Properties is shopping its last asset: the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Mobile, Arizona extend player development contract
Another PDC to announce: the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks renewed their existing player development contract for two more years, through 2016. “The BayBears organization has enjoyed eight great seasons as an Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate and we are excited to continue our great partnership,” said Mobile BayBears General Manager Chris […]
Drillers, Dodgers sign new player development contract
We have another affiliation shift for 2015-2016: The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers signed a two-year player development contract, through the 2016 season. Not unexpected, and it’s a situation that should work well for the Dodgers, whose top two farm teams are now located within 150 miles of each […]
Minnesota Twins, Chattanooga Lookouts sign 4-year PDC
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) and the Minnesota Twins signed a new four-year player development contract (PDC), through the 2018 season. The Lookouts were formerly a farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers, while the Twins was parent to the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). The Dodgers are entering into […]