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The Lancaster JetHawks have been sold to a local ownership group that includes an owner of the Orem Owlz, pending approval from baseball’s governing bodies.The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) have been sold to a local ownership group that includes an owner of the Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League), pending approval from baseball’s […]

The Louisville Bats and Cincinnati Reds extended their player-development deal through 2012.The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have announced an extension of their Player Development Contract (PDC) with the Cincinnati Reds through 2012. This extends the previous agreement, which was set to expire after the 2010 baseball season. "The Reds are extremely pleased to […]

The locals are wondering whether a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash will open in April, given the ongoing negotiations over control of the team and the project.The locals are wondering whether a new downtown ballpark for the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) will open in April, given the ongoing negotiations over […]

Matt Price joins the front office of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals as an account executive.Matt Price has joined the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) sales force as an Account Executive. The Huntsville, Alabama native is a veteran Minor League Baseball staff member, having spent the past four seasons on the full-time staff of […]

Following the trend of many minor-league teams this season, the Quad Cities River Bandits are switching concessionaires; in this case, Pro Sports Catering steps in.The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A, Midwest League) announced a new partnership with Professional Sports Catering, who will oversee the club’s food service operation. “The best part about Professional […]

Tommy Thrall is the new voice of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) announced the addition of Tommy Thrall to the organization as the club’s director of broadcasting & communications. Thrall, 24, will take on the role of Voice of the Pelicans and call all 140 Pelicans’ regular […]

The Savannah Sand Gnats add veterans Ric Sisler, Dave Wellenzohn to the front office.The Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League) have added two new seasoned veterans to their front office staff as the 2009 season approaches. Ric Sisler, who served as the team’s general manager from 1991-1998, joins the staff as the director […]

Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and ESPN Radio 1380AM announced the signing of a three-year broadcast agreement. The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and ESPN Radio 1380AM announced the signing of a three-year broadcast agreement. All 140 home and road TinCaps games will be broadcast live throughout the 2009, […]

The renovation of the original Tiger Stadium grandstand took another step forward when Detroit’s Economic Development Corp. approved a conservancy group’s game plan.The renovation of the original Tiger Stadium grandstand took another step forward when Detroit’s Economic Development Corp. approved a conservancy group’s game plan. The Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy has until March 1 to […]

The Lake County Captains will have a new flagship radio home in 2009 as the team has reached an agreement with Media One Group of northeast Ohio to make Star 97.1 WREO the new Captains flagship station.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League) will have a new flagship radio home in 2009 as […]

In another imaginative exhibition matchup, the Springfield Cardinals and the Quad Cities River Bandits will play on April 5 at Modern Woodmen Park.In another imaginative exhibition matchup, the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League) and the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) will play on April 5 at Modern Woodmen Park. The […]

The West Virginia Power released a revised logo sheet today, including a new primary mark.The West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) released a revised logo sheet today including a new primary mark. The new mark is a mixture of the original BP logo and the Power text logo. “With the change in affiliation […]

After eliminating 115 jobs and shifting $12 million from a reserve fund, Gwinnett County officials expecting additional bad news regarding revenue from an already-overbudget ballpark.After eliminating 115 jobs and shifting $12 million from a reserve fund, Gwinnett County officials expecting additional bad news regarding revenue from an already-over-budget ballpark. The total cost of the new […]