Let’s begin the week with lots of good news, as we have personnel additions for the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League), Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League). (more…)
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Improvements pitched for Hank Aaron Stadium
Almost a half-million dollars in improvements to Hank Aaron Stadium, home of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), could happen this year and next under a proposal from Mayor Sandy Stimpson. (more…)
Personnel news in Mobile, Fort Wayne
We have some personnel news to report today from the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Mobile, Arizona extend player development contract
Another PDC to announce: the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks renewed their existing player development contract for two more years, through 2016. “The BayBears organization has enjoyed eight great seasons as an Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate and we are excited to continue our great partnership,” said Mobile BayBears General Manager Chris […]
Shanahan steps down from BayBears
Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) President Bill Shanahan, who has been with the team since its inception, has stepped down and will move with his family to South Carolina. Shanahan began his career in Minor League Baseball in 1984 and has thirty years of professional sports ownership, management, sales and operations experience. Shanahan has […]
Front-office changes in Visalia, Mobile, Sugar Land
We have a slew of hirings to announce in the baseball world, including new general managers in Visalia and Mobile and new staffers in Sugar Land. Heath Bennett is the new GM of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), coming to the team from a stint as Director of Sales and then Senior Director of […]
BayBears, Blue Wahoos unveil Bay to Bay Series
The beginning of a nice rivalry: The Mobile BayBears and Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are launching a Bay to Bay Series, with events at both team homes this season. Fans can expect several rivalry themed promotions at both ballparks this year, including BayBears fans versus Blue Wahoos fans in-game contests, promotions and […]
BayBears, D-Backs extend PDC
The Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the 2014 season. “The D-backs are elated to be affiliated with the Mobile BayBears organization and the Mobile community for an additional two years,” said Diamondbacks Director of Player Development Mike Bell. “Bill Shanahan […]
Southern League teams pitch in to help storm victims
With southern states still reeling from the effects of nasty storms wreaking havoc in the region, Southern League teams are collecting donations, volunteering assistance and providing their facilities for use in disaster relief efforts. “The needs of families and businesses devastated by these storms will be ongoing,” said Southern League President Don Mincher. “I know our […]