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…)
Archive | News
Strawberry highlights 2015 Rickwood Classic
Start your planning: the 20th anniversary Rickwood Classic has been scheduled by the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) for May 27 at historic Rickwood Field, with Darryl Strawberry headlining as the Guest of Honor. (more…)
Rome Braves to hit airwaves in 2015
Another radio deal to report: All regular-season games for the Rome Braves (Low Class A; Sally League) will be heard on 99.5 FM the Jock. (more…)
Pats inspire MB Pelicans’ #DeflateCancer Night
The New England Patriots Deflategate scandal has already inspired an MiLB promotion, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) announced plans for #DeflateCancer Night in April. (more…)
River Bandits return to radio; will this be a trend?
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are returning to radio for game broadcasts, and this might be a trend that extends throughout Minor League Baseball. (more…)
PSC lands Coolray Field concessions deal
Some concessions news to pass along: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) will manage all aspects of the food operations at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the ballpark. (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…)
Bubba Watson buys share of Blue Wahoos
We have a new minority owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League), as two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson has purchased a share of the team. (more…)
Shuckers sell out luxury suites for opening season
Good news for the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League): the team has sold out its luxury suites at MGM Park for the coming season. (more…)
New LED videoboard on tap for Werner Park
This is shaping up to be a big year for the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and here’s another plus for fans: the team will be installing a new LED videoboard at Werner Park. (more…)
Pitch clocks on deck for Double-A, Triple-A?
It’s not final, but there are reports that 20-second pitch clocks could be on deck for Double-A and Triple-A MiLB leagues for the 2015 season, as MLB tests strategies for speeding the pace of play in affiliated baseball. (more…)
Whitecaps, Tigers extend PDC
We have a player-development contract extension to report, with the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Detroit Tigers agreeing to remain partners through 2020. (more…)
Smokies launch hospitality service, with Shoaf in charge
The Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) have formed Smokies Hospitality to service the fan experience at Smokies Stadium, while promoting Jeff Shoaf to the new position of General Manager of Smokies Hospitality. (more…)