The Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A; Southern League) are under new ownership, as Biloxi Baseball LLC, operated by managing partner Ken Young, has sold the team to Shuckers Baseball, LLC, led by John Tracy, Executive Chairman and CEO of Dot Family Holdings. (more…)
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C-USA Baseball Tournament’s Future at MGM Park Unclear
Questions are being raised about the future of the Conference USA baseball tournament at Biloxi’s MGM Park, with rising costs reportedly among the challenges facing event organizers. (more…)
Calls Come for Extended Netting at MiLB Ballparks
Calls for extended netting at ballparks around Minor League Baseball are arising, as foul-ball injuries reported over the weekend followed an incident at an MLB game last week. (more…)
2019 Southern League All-Star Game Logo Unveiled
The host Biloxi Shuckers have unveiled the 2019 Southern League All-Star Game logo, a reveal that comes months before June’s contest at MGM Park. The Shuckers will host the Southern League’s annual All-Star Festivities on June 17 and 18. (more…)
Bennett, Shuckers Settle Lawsuit
Tim Bennett and the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), Biloxi Baseball LLC, and managing member Ken Young have settled a lawsuit over Bennett’s role as an owner of the team. (more…)
Biloxi to Host 2019 Southern League All-Star Game
The Biloxi Shuckers will host the 2019 Southern League All-Star Game, with the game set for the club’s MGM Park. The festivities will take place on Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18 next year. (more…)
Overtime Sports Names Keair Edwards Head Groundskeeper at MGM Park
Overtime Sports has announced the hiring of Keair Edwards to serve as the Overtime Sports head groundskeeper for events at Biloxi’s MGM Park. That includes all High School, Jr. College, College, Conference USA Championship Tournament games and other events at the facility. (more…)
Biloxi Baseball Responds to Overtime Sports Lawsuit
Biloxi Baseball, the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) and owner Ken Young are seeking damages and a TRO in response to the lawsuit filed by Tim Bennett and Overtime Sports Management Biloxi over access to MGM Park and revenue generated by non-MiLB events. (more…)
Bennett Sues Biloxi Shuckers Over Ballpark Access, Revenue
This has been a simmering issue, and it’s in court, as Tim Bennett and Overtime Sports Management Biloxi is suing the Biloxi Shuckers, Biloxi Baseball LLC and managing owner Ken Young over access to MGM Park and his share of the concessions revenue from events he booked. UPDATED: The Shuckers respond. (more…)
City Sues Biloxi Shuckers over Ballpark Payments
In a lawsuit filed on Monday, the City of Biloxi is seeking litigation against the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) over MGM Park payments. (more…)
Personnel news in Biloxi, Albuquerque
Front-office changes for two Ken Young teams: Buck Rogers steps down as GM of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), while the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcome new staffers. (more…)
MGM Park finally ready for opening
It should be an exciting few days at MGM Park, as crews frantically work to prepare the new home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) for tomorrow night’s debut. (more…)
Decision reversed: Shuckers ballpark to open June 6
Oh, the drama on the Gulf: The Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) will indeed open at home on June 6 after Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich reversed his decision to put off the opening until August. (more…)