After spending the past 13 seasons with the team, Shane Tritz has stepped down from his post as Vice President/General Manager of the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association). (more…)
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Controversial Pitching Mound Experiment Pushed Back to 2020
The most controversial experimental rule developed by Major League Baseball for use in the independent Atlantic League has been delayed back to the second half of the 2020 season, while other changes will be implemented gradually. (more…)
High Desert Yardbirds to Play on Mostly Grass Field
Adelanto Stadium will use a mostly grass field for High Desert Yardbirds (independent; Pecos League) games this season, an arrangement intended to more easily accommodate soccer and other uses. (more…)
Martinez Clippers Will Not Return in 2019
The Martinez Clippers (independent; Pacific Association) will fold after just one season amidst ownership issues, but Pacific Association officials are not ruling out a return to the market down the road. (more…)
Christopher Hill Named Skeeters President
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have named Christoper Hill their new team president, marking the appointment of a long-time Minor League Baseball executive to the post. (more…)
Royse City Ballpark in Question
The status of a new Royse City, TX ballpark for the Royse City Griffins (independent; Southwest League) is said to be in limbo, with financing difficulties complicating its status. (more…)
Ducks Unveil 20th Anniversary Season Uniform
In honor of their milestone 20th anniversary season, the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will wear specialty jerseys during select home games in 2019. (more…)
MLB, Atlantic League Unveil Experiential Rule and Equipment Changes
Several rule and equipment changes will be tested in the Atlantic League by Major League Baseball in 2019, including TrackMan-assisted umpires and new mound visit limits. This is part of a new partnership between the two leagues. (more…)
Joshua E. Schaub Named New American Association Commissioner
The independent American Association has announced the appointment of Joshua E. Schaub as its new commissioner, effective immediately. Schaub will assume the role immediately and succeed league founder Miles Wolff, who retired at the end of 2018 after 13 seasons as Commissioner. (more…)
2019 American Association All-Star Game Logo Unveiled
The St. Paul Saints have unveiled the 2019 American Association All-Star Game logo, an emblem inspired by the city’s flag that pays tribute to St. Paul’s baseball history. The team has also announced that CHS (a global agribusiness based in Inver Grove Heights, MN and naming-rights sponsor for CHS Field) will partner to present the All-Star Game, a two-day event […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Add New Routine Field Sponsors
A trio of regional companies have struck sponsorship agreements for distinct areas of Routine Field, the upcoming home of the Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association). (more…)
MLB to Test Experimental Rules, Equipment in Atlantic League
Major League Baseball will test experimental playing rules and equipment initiatives in the Atlantic League beginning in 2019, part of a three-year partnership with the independent circuit. In addition, the agreement will lead to MLB installing tracking technology at all eight of the Atlantic League’s ballparks. (more…)
Personnel News: Lake Elsinore, Biloxi, Washington
We have personnel news to report from the Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League), Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), and the parent company of the Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League). (more…)