K-Tribe announces charitable endeavor for entire ’10 season
More news on how baseball teams are working with charities: the Kinston Indians will team up with a charity during every 2010 home series to raise awareness for a worthy cause.The Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) announced that 2010 will be a “Season of Caring” at Historic Grainger Stadium. Each of the 12 […]
BayBears unveil new logos, marks
With a strong nod to the strong baseball history in the Azalea City, the Mobile BayBears unveiled their new logos and brand experience. “BayBears Classic” pays homage to the heritage of baseball in Mobile. Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige, The Bolling Brothers, Ozzie Smith, Jake Peavy – This is truly Mobile’s Pastime. In addition, The BayBears […]
Lieppman, Montoyo win Bender, Coolbaugh Awards
Oakland Athletics Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman and Durham Bulls Manager Charlie Montoyo as the recipients of the second annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender and Mike Coolbaugh Awards, respectively. Oakland Athletics Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman and Durham Bulls Manager Charlie Montoyo as the recipients of the second annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender and Mike […]
D-Backs, Rockies break ground on new spring complex
During yesterday's groundbreaking of a new Arizona Diamondbacks-Colorado Rockies spring-training complex in the greater Phoenix area, one thing was made abundantly clear: the end result should be stunning, even though it will be built in a seriously short period of time.During yesterday's groundbreaking of a new Arizona Diamondbacks-Colorado Rockies spring-training complex in the greater Phoenix […]
2009 BPD Broadcaster of the Year: Mike Capps
There’s no mistaking who’s behind the mike when the Round Rock Express take the field, as broadcaster Mike Capps continues one of the most successful runs in baseball. This long and distinguished career, which culminated in Capps calling the Triple-A Baseball National Championship Game on ESPN2, led to his being named by Ballpark Digest editors […]
Twins unveil new uniforms, logos
To coincide with a move to Target Field in 2010, the Minnesota Twins are adopting new uniform designs and revised logos. To coincide with a move to Target Field in 2010, the Minnesota Twins are adopting new uniform designs and revised logos. Above is the most drastic change to the mix: a new road uniform […]
Dannemiller named Rawlings Woman Executive of The Year
Greensboro Grasshoppers Vice President of Baseball Operations Katie Dannemiller snares the prestigious Rawlings Woman Executive of The Year award.Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) Vice President of Baseball Operations Katie Dannemiller has been chosen as the 2009 recipient of the Rawlings Woman Executive of The Year award. The prominent award has been given out […]
‘Tis the season: Teams ramp up charitable donations
Even in the midst of a bad economy minor-league teams are maintaining their charitable donations. Today we have news about the Frederick Keys' charitable giving; we expect more announcements during the rest of the week. Even in the midst of a bad economy minor-league teams are maintaining their charitable donations. Today we have news about […]
2009 BPD Executive of the Year: Rick Brenner
We launch Awards Week on Ballpark Digest by naming Rick Brenner, president/general manager of the Class AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats and president of the Class A Bowling Green Hot Rods, as our Executive of the Year. Wearing two hats in the business world is hard enough, but doing so successfully in one of the […]
Ballpark Notes for Nov. 13, 2009
Comings and goings in Winston-Salem and Harrisburg. Some personnel notes from this week. First, Ed Collari has left the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) for another position in the Winston-Salem area. Ed was head of broadcasting and media relations for the Dash during a very trying 2009 season. No word on a replacement. […]
San Jose wins Johnson Trophy; Chattanooga Wins MacPhail Trophy
The San Jose Giants and the Chattanooga Lookouts are the winners of two of Minor League Baseball's major awards: the John H. Johnson President’s Trophy and Larry MacPhail Trophy, respectively.The San Jose Giants and the Chattanooga Lookouts are the winners of two of Minor League Baseball's major awards: the John H. Johnson President’s Trophy and […]
RockHounds unveil All-Star logo
The Midland RockHounds are hosting the 2010 Texas League All-Star Game. The Midland RockHounds are hosting the 2010 Texas League All-Star Game and promoting it with a new logo. The festivities begin Tuesday, June 29 with the 20th Annual West Texas Sport Banquet, followed on Wednesday with the game. Subscribers to the weekly Ballpark Digest […]
Baldwin steps down as G-Braves GM
After 23 year as a Triple-A GM, Bruce Baldwin is stepping from his position with the Gwinnett Braves. After 23 year as a Triple-A GM, Bruce Baldwin is stepping from his position with the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League). Baldwin's baseball career began in 1982 with a stint with Pulaski in the rookie Appalachian […]