We have a list of the remaining Minor League Baseball games to be broadcast this year on the CBS Sports Network, giving fans a chance to see tomorrow’s stars in some great venues. Here’s the list: June 5: Albuquerque Isotopes (Dodgers) vs. Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners), 10:05 p.m. EST June 12: Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers) vs. Corpus […]
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MiLB signs sponsorship deal with Pep Boys
Another national sponsorship for Minor League Baseball, as Pep Boys is in with a campaign in targeted MiLB markets and clubs across the country this season, with opportunities for significant expansion in future years. “As our more than 41 million game attendees enjoy another exciting season of Minor League Baseball action, they can look to […]
Minor League Baseball on tap in in Panama City Beach?
We could see a pitch for Minor League Baseball in Panama City Beach, Florida, as city and tourism officials begin the process of working out a ballpark funding plan. It’s no surprise that the Panama City/Bay County area is emerging as a potential MiLB home; more than one owner has discussed the market with us […]
CBS Sports Network to broadcast MiLB Game of the Week
A nice broadcast deal for Minor League Baseball, as the CBS Sports Network will serve as the home of MiLB’s “Game of the Week” during the 2014 season. The first five games of the schedule have been determined and are as follows: May 1: Indianapolis Indians vs. Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA, International League), 7:05 […]
Kukulya joins MiLB office
We have an addition to the Minor League Baseball office: Amber Kukulya is the new Manager of Human Resources. Kukulya will develop and administer various HR plans and projects; assist with navigating the changing legal and regulatory HR landscape; and provide guidance on professional development and organizational processes. She will also be the main contact […]
Lawsuit seeks more money, freedom for Minor League Baseball players
A lawsuit filed in federal court seeks to overturn the Minor League Baseball contract system, with former players arguing low pay, mandatory overtime and lack of collective bargaining rights violates state and federal wage laws. The lawsuit was filed in federal California Northern District Court by players Aaron Senne (a former Miami Marlins farmhand), Michael […]
O’Conner: Beloit will need to address ballpark issue
On hand for the team’s Hot Stove Banquet, MiLB President & CEO Pat O’Conner says the city and the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A: Midwest League) must address the team’s ballpark situation in the next few years. Not that the team has been ignoring Pohlman Field, but the poor attendance and issues among the Board […]
Rickwood Classic set for June 25
One of the best events in all of Minor League Baseball is now on the schedule, as the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) and Friends of Rickwood have scheduled the annual Rickwood Classic for June 25. The Rickwood Classic is the Barons’ annual return to historic Rickwood Field for a single game. This year’s […]
MiLB, TinCaps announce staff additions
Minor League Baseball and the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced several staff additions today. In St. Pete, Cory Bernstine, Jessica Merrick and Jess Vera have joined the Minor league Baseball staff on a full-time basis. Two other staff members, Robert Fountain and Andy Shultz, have new titles, reflecting the additional responsibilities […]
New ballpark feasible for Columbia: study
Columbia (S.C.) is the second-largest U.S. market without pro sports and could support a return of Minor League Baseball, but questions remain about a funding source for a proposed $41.8-million ballpark. A report prepared by Brailsford & Dunlavey indicates the market is robust enough to support minor-league baseball, despite some potential competition with the USC […]
Charlie Eshbach crowned 2013’s King of Baseball
Today’s big news at the Winter Meetings: Minor League Baseball crowned Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) President Charlie Eshbach the 2013 King of Baseball. The King of Baseball is a long-standing tradition in which Minor League Baseball salutes a veteran from the professional baseball world for long-time dedication and service. Eshbach celebrated his […]
Graham nabs “Chief” Bender Award
Baltimore Orioles Director of Player Development Brian Graham is the winner of the sixth annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award, presented by MiLB to an individual with distinguished service who has been instrumental in player development. Graham has spent 32 years in professional baseball, including the last six with the Orioles. This year was his first […]
Mike Guerrero wins Coolbaugh Award
Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) manager Mike Guerrero is the winner of the sixth annual Mike Coolbaugh Award, presented to an individual who has shown an outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game and skill in mentoring young players on the field. Guerrero completed his 18th year as a MiLB manager this […]