Last year was a record one for Minor League Baseball, recording than $60.3 million in licensed retail sales for all 160 teams, as MiLB also releases a list of the Top 25 teams in merchandise sales. (more…)
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DiBella to Richmond: Time for a ballpark plan
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) President and Managing General Partner Lou DiBella is warning city officials they run the danger of losing the team because of inaction on any new-ballpark plans. (more…)
O’Conner takes over MiLB Enterprises after Hand departs
A change in leadership for Minor League Baseball Enterprises: Michael Hand departs to pursue other interests, with MiLB President/CEO Pat O’Conner assuming his role as president of the sport’s sponsorship branch. (more…)
MiLB adds American Sports Network broadcasts
Fifteen Minor League Baseball (MiLB) games will be broadcast on the American Sports Network (ASN) this summer under a deal reached with Sinclair Networks Group. (more…)
Personnel news in Reading, Corvallis, Kenosha
We have personnel news today for the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), Corvallis Knights (summer collegiate; West Coast League) and Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Promotions Watch: Preseason Exhibitions
Many Minor League Baseball teams are offering fans the opportunity to take in a game before Opening Day on April 9 by including preseason exhibition games in their schedules. Headlined by five games that pit Minor League teams against their Major League parent clubs, these contests are discussed in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
In memoriam: Chuck Murphy
Chuck Murphy, president of the High Class A Florida State League for the last 24 years, passed away yesterday. He was 83. (more…)
The Week That Was: Feb. 22, 2015
Promotions, Montreal’s Autostade and the future of the Athletics in Oakland. Here are the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Study: Fans love Minor League Baseball
This probably isn’t a surprise for our readers in the baseball industry, but worth noting nevertheless: A nationwide study indicates broad satisfaction with the gameday experience presented by Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Buffalo, Montgomery, Trenton, Joliet
A new offering for Ballpark Digest readers debuts today: We’re upping our coverage of promotions across all lines of baseball — MLB, MiLB, indy, summer collegiate, college — with the introduction of a weekly column. Today: a roundup of recent promo announcements. (more…)
Snappers board rejects buyout; offer remains on table
The Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) Board of Directors rejected a buyout offer Monday night, but Brian Christianson says the offer is still on the table and can be reconsidered in coming months. (more…)
Snappers board will consider buyout offer
The Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) Board of Directors will discuss a purchase offer from former board member Brian Christianson at the next board meeting. (more…)
Board to discuss Beloit Snappers’ future
The board of the not-for-profit Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) will discuss the future of the team and potentially an offer from Brian Christianson at next month’s meeting. (more…)