Goodbye International League, Sally League and Pacific Coast League: MLB’s reorganization is unveiled, with the four levels of Minor League Baseball marketed with ahistorical monikers. (more…)
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ValleyCats suing MLB, Astros for loss of affiliation
The Tri-City ValleyCats ownership is suing Major League Baseball and the Houston Astros for more than $15 million over the decision to exclude the Short Season A team from the revamped 120-team Minor League Baseball system in 2021. (more…)
Woodfork new overlord of MLB Minor League Operations
Major League Baseball has named Peter Woodfork as Senior Vice President, Minor League Operations & Development, overseeing all aspects of player development for licensed affiliates, including minor-league governance, scheduling, umpiring, license compliance, and other league administration functions. (more…)
Salt Lake Bees in transition
Management of the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) is shifting to technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith as part of his larger purchase of the Utah Jazz (NBA), Vivint Arena and the G League’s Salt Lake City Stars from the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. (more…)
From dairy to relish trays: Five finalists for Beloit team name
We have the five finalists for the 2021 rebranding of the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League), as the team preps for a total makeover that includes a new ballpark and replacement for Snappy. (more…)
Wright new Chief Commercial Officer for U.S. Soccer
After departing from Minor League Baseball as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, David Wright has hired as the new Chief Commercial Officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation. (more…)
Goodbye, Snappers; Beloit to sport new moniker in 2021
Say goodbye to the Snappers nickname, as Beloit’s Midwest League team announced that it will be dropping the moniker for 2021 and beyond, with a fan vote to select the new name beginning next week. (more…)
It’s official: 2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled
Though we’ve been discussing this for months, we saw the official word come down today: Minor League Baseball is canceled for 2020, but things are going to get much worse over the next six-to-eight months during the expected contraction. (more…)
Time to look forward to 2021 for MiLB
As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, the fate of the 2020 Minor League Baseball season still needs to be determined—as well as the future of the sport itself. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for Tuesday, May 5
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the big baseball issues, such as the sudden interest in KBO League action, in the May 5 Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Grassley: Three Iowa teams safe from contraction
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) says three Iowa teams–the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Cedar Rapids Kernels and Quad Cities River Bandits (both Low A; Midwest League)–are safe from contraction after communication with MLB officials. (more…)
MiLB launches CommUNITY First charity initiative
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has launched the CommUNITY First charity initiative, partnering with Feeding America to raise funds for local food banks and to honor individuals risking their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
MiLB teams face hardships with 2020 season on hold
With the 2020 season on hold, Minor League Baseball teams at every level of the sport are facing the financial crunch of having no gate and concessions revenues flowing into team coffers. (more…)