We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: With a normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States, professional baseball eyes opportunities. (more…)
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Schwechheimer introduced as a Zephyrs owner
Two Lou Schwechheimer stories in two days! Today’s news: the former Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) co-owner was introduced as a new owner of the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Schwechheimer: Bringing MiLB to Cuba
Longtime owner/operator Lou Schwechheimer has assembled a group of investors to bring Minor League Baseball back to Cuba after a 50-year-plus absence, but they face plenty of challenges as the future of U.S./Cuba relations are still in the process of being normalized. (more…)
In memoriam: Connie Marrero
Connie Marrero, the oldest former major leaguer at 102 years old, passed away yesterday, just shy of his 103rd birthday. The Cuban-born Marrero pitched for the original Senators — now the Minnesota Twins — at the tail end of his career, making his Major League Baseball debut as a 39-year-old rookie with the 1950 Senators, […]
Connie Marrero, oldest former major leaguer, turns 101
Connie Marrero, who pitched for the original Washington Senators and is the oldest former major leaguer, turned 101 years old yesterday. The Cuban-born Marrero pitched for the original Senators — now the Minnesota Twins — at the tail end of his career, making his Major League Baseball debut as a 39-year-old rookie with the 1950 […]
November big month for Marlins
It’s shaping up to be a big month for the Florida Marlins, as the team has announced some ballpark news and scheduled an event to unveil new unis and switch to the Miami Marlins. At the ballpark yesterday, the team unveiled an official address — 501 Marlins Way — as well as three new streets […]