Joe McEacharn, President of the Class AA Eastern League, was been named the recipient of Minor League Baseball‘s 36th annual Warren Giles Award, recognizing outstanding service as a league president. (more…)
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Jerry Howard Named Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award Winner
Jerry Howard of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) has been recognized by Minor League Baseball, receiving the fourth annual Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award. Howard will receive the award at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. (more…)
Kim Parker Named 2019 Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year
Burlington Bees (Low A; Midwest League) General Manager Kim Parker has won the 43rd Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, with Minor League Baseball announcing the honor. (more…)
Yard Goats Win 2019 John Henry Moss Community Service Award
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) have won Minor League Baseball‘s 2019 John Henry Moss Community Service Award, recognizing the team’s commitment to charitable service, support and leadership within its local community and within the baseball industry. (more…)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs Win MiLB’s Larry MacPhail Award
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) have received the 54th annual Larry MacPhail Award, recognizing the top promotional effort in Minor League Baseball. (more…)
MLB/MiLB Negotiations: We’re at the Beginning, Not the End
A pitch by Major League Baseball to eliminate up to 42 teams has sent shock waves throughout the industry, but there’s one thing to remember: we’re in the top of the first inning in the negotiating process, and there’s a long way to go until the ninth inning. (more…)
Pulaski Yankees Cited with John H. Johnson President’s Award
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) have received a high-profile honor from Minor League Baseball, winning the 46th annual John H. Johnson President’s Award. The team will receive MiLB’s top honor at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. (more…)
Eastern League Unveils 2019 MiLB Award Nominees
The Class AA Eastern League has unveiled its nominees for several 2019 MiLB awards, including the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, the John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, and the John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
Where Will MiLB Go Next? Here Are Some Intriguing Possibilities
If you were to bring a Minor League Baseball team to an open market, where would you look? In this article, we list the top open markets for each U.S./Canadian minor league, basing our choices on population, income and market potential. (more…)
Gulf Coast League Will End Season Thursday
With Florida preparing for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League will end its season Thursday, cancelling the final two games of the season and the playoffs. (more…)
Appeals Court Expands Scope of Class-Action MiLB Player Wage Lawsuit
An appeals court ruled last week that players in Arizona and Florida could join a class-action lawsuit over Minor League Baseball player wages, effectively expanding the scope of the proceedings. (more…)
Should Ottawa Plan for MLB’s Potential Montreal Return?
With questions surrounding the future of the Ottawa Champions (independent; Can-Am League), some argue that the city should focus its effort on planning a farm club for a potential Montreal MLB franchise. (more…)
Expect Extended Netting Conversation to Continue
In recent weeks, a wave of extended netting announcements has had interesting implications on professional baseball, and more changes could be in store before the 2020 season. (more…)