We have three staff promotions to report for the St. Paul Saints (Triple-A East), as the team prepares to celebrate its 30th season. (more…)
Archive | News
Akron JoJos on menu for 2022
The Akron RubberDucks (Double-A Northeast) will honor a local delicacy, the pressure-cooked JoJo potato wedge, by playing as the Akron JoJos on July 28-29. (more…)
MiLB updates II: Avista Stadium upgrades
Two MiLB ballpark upgrade stories to share today. The second: Avista Stadium upgrades will be discussed in coming months, as the Spokane Indians work to cover new MLB specs. (more…)
MiLB updates I: Modern Woodmen Park upgrades
Two MiLB ballpark upgrade stories to share today. The first: Modern Woodmen Park upgrades at the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A Central), as the team preps for the 2022 season. (more…)
After successful debut, Polar Park improvements already on tap for 2022
After a successful 2021 debut as home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A East), city officials and team ownership announced Polar Park improvements for the 2022 MiLB season. (more…)
BlueClaws to unveil new Blue Wave Bar hospitality space in 2022
We’ll see a new hospitality space at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (High-A East), as Blue Wave Bar makes its debut to all fans at the ballpark. (more…)
Hops pitch major Ron Tonkin Field upgrades
We may see a major expansion of Ron Tonkin Field, home of the Hillsboro Hops (High-A West), as the team is proposing a major facility makeover to both meet new MiLB ballpark guidelines and offer a wider range of events. (more…)
Returning to MiLB: The Knoxville Smokies
When the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A South) move to a new Old City ballpark in the 2024 season, they’ll also return to a familiar moniker, as fans will welcome back the Knoxville Smokies. (more…)
Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys sold
Ken Young has sold the Bowie Baysox (Double-A Northeast) and the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League) to Attain Sports and Entertainment, led by Greg Baroni and Richard Roberts. (more…)
Balkovec to be first full-time female manager in affiliated ball
The New York Yankees officially announced that Rachel Balkovec will become the full-time female manager in the history of affiliated baseball when she takes the helm at the Tampa Tarpons (Low-A Southeast). (more…)
Jackson Generals ordered to pay almost $250,000 in arbitration reimbursement
A Davidson County Chancery Court judge has ordered the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) to pay Jackson (TN) almost $250,000 to cover arbitration costs in an unsuccessful attempt to retain The Ballpark at Jackson lease. (more…)
Temerity Baseball acquires Greensboro Grasshoppers
Another MiLB sale to report: Temerity Baseball, owners of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low-A East), has acquired the Greensboro Grasshoppers (High-A East) from Greensboro Baseball LLC. (more…)
Surprise: Michael Gartner distributes $600K in staff bonuses after Iowa Cubs sale
Michael Gartner surprised team employees by distributing $600,000 in staff bonuses after the sale of his Iowa Cubs (Triple-A East) to Diamond Baseball Holdings. (more…)