Bawmann New Fort Wayne D-League Prez
Tim Bawmann is the new President of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, as the former Lowell Spinners/Nashua Silver Knights President/GM is hired to oversee operations of the NBA Developmental League team by the Indiana Pacers. (more…)
Braves Narrow Spring-Training Facility Search to Sarasota, Palm Beach Counties
Collier County on Florida’s southern Gulf Coast has been eliminated from consideration for hosting a new Atlanta Braves spring-training facility, as the team will instead focus on proposals from Sarasota County and Palm Beach County. (more…)
NYPL Announces Scholarship Contest
Students within the New York-Penn League footprint could win a scholarship, as the circuit has announced that it will hand out more than $10,000 in funds. The announcement has been made in conjunction with the league’s 14 teams, including the State College Spikes. (more…)
PawSox to Begin McCoy Stadium Study
As they eye a long-term ballpark plan, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will begin a structural study on McCoy Stadium. The purpose of the stadium will be to determine its viability, as the PawSox’s lease expires after the 2020 season and the team has expressed desire for a new facility. (more…)
Spinners Sold to Main Street Baseball
After failed attempts at a sale to local investors, Drew Weber is selling the Lowell Spinners (short season A: NY-Penn League) to Main Street Baseball, owner of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League), High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League), Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) and the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League). […]
Siegal to Manage Pacifics for Two Games
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) will be managed by Justine Siegal for two games this season, as she is set to pilot the team from June 29-30. Siegal—who became the first woman to coach for a major league organization when she was hired by the Oakland A’s for instructional league last fall (more…)
CHS Field Honored with Two Awards
Even a year after its opening, CHS Field—home of the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association)—is being hailed for its contribution to ballpark design. (more…)
Louisiville Slugger to Honor Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson will be immortalized at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, which is set to add a life-sized Robinson sculpture to its exhibits. The sculpture will be unveiled on Thursday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. as part of a ceremony at the museum. (more…)
Dell Diamond / Round Rock Express
Just a few years ago, it might have seemed like you were driving through miles of empty farmland to get to the Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Amidst Zika Virus Concerns, MLB Moves Puerto Rico Games
Amidst concerns over reports of the Zika virus in Puerto Rico, a planned May 30-31 series between the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates has been relocated. The pair of games will now be played at Marlins Park. (more…)
Tampa Approves Steinbrenner Field Upgrades
Plans for renovations to Steinbrenner Field have moved forward, with the Tampa City Council approving upgrades to the spring training home of the New York Yankees. (more…)
Fightin Phils Unveil Craft Beer Me!
Fans at FirstEnergy Stadium will now be able to order a beer through their smartphone, as the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) have introduced Craft Beer Me! By making Craft Beer Me! the latest addition to the team’s fan experience app, the Fightin Phils are the first team in the country to introduce this service. (more…)
Sounds to Name Umpires Room After Meriwether
The umpires dressing room at First Tennessee Park will have a new name, as the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are set to name the space after Chuck Meriwether. (more…)