Love and Theft to Appear at Redneck Night
The West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League) have released details for the fifth annual Redneck Night, which will be highlighted by an appearance from Love and Theft. On May 28, the award-winning Nashville recording artists will play both a pre and post-game concert at Appalachian Power Park, adding some excitement for this year’s Redneck Night. (more…)
Yard Goats May Games Moved to Norwhich
As uncertainty looms over the scheduled opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will now play three home series at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Star Wars Nights
Today is May the fourth, which serves as a perfect reminder of the continually bustling trend that is Star Wars night in Minor League Baseball. Promotions Watch looks at some of the notable entries in this year’s upcoming Star Wars slate, including longstanding traditions as well as some new events. (more…)
Triple Header Scratched in Lynchburg (Updated)
UPDATE: The Hillcats just announced that plans for the tripleheader have been scratched. Instead of playing three games this afternoon, the two teams will meet for a doubleheader. The third game will be made up in Lynchburg on May 9. (more…)
Hartford: We Doubt New Ballpark Will Open on Time
Hartford city officials are openly skeptical that Dunkin’ Donuts Park will be ready for a May 17 occupancy deadline, as the opening of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark could slip past the currently scheduled May 31 date. (more…)
Chihuahuas Go Padres Retro Brown and Yellow
This is so cool: The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are going retro on May 7 with 1970s style throwback jerseys featuring a brown body, yellow sleeves with brown trim and yellow San Diego Padres typography. (more…)
Personnel News: St. Paul, Charleston
We have some personnel news to report from the Goldklang Group, as St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) assistant general manager Scott Bush is now the group’s senior vice president of business development. As part of that move, the Saints are promoting Tyson Jeffers to director of corporate sales. (more…)
Fifth Third Renews Toledo Naming Rights
The Toledo Mud Hens‘ (Class AAA; International League) home ballpark will continue be known as Fifth Third Field, as the team has announced a naming rights extension with Fifth Third Bank. The new agreement is for 12 years, meaning that Fifth Third Bank will have its name on the ballpark through at least 2028. (more…)
Port Angeles Eyeing WCL Team
Officials in Port Angeles, WA are confident that the city will land a West Coast League (WCL) team in time for the 2017 summer collegiate baseball season. (more…)
Leach New Bowling Green Hot Rods General Manager
Another bit of personnel news to report: Eric Leach is the new General Manager of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League), replacing Adam Nuse, who is departing for the Nashville Sounds front office. (more…)
Hoover Working to Keep SEC Tourney
As the battle to land the SEC Tournament unfolds, Hoover, AL officials say that they are working to ensure that the event does not leave its longtime home. (more…)
Nuse New Nashville Sounds General Manager
We have an addition to the front office of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): Adam Nuse is the team’s new General Manager, according to team owner Frank Ward. (more…)
Plans in Place for 140-Game AAA Schedule
Over the next two seasons, the number of games in the Class AAA circuits will be gradually reduced, as the International and Pacific Coast leagues will begin playing 140-game schedules by 2018. (more…)