New for 2016: Bloomington Bobcats
The Bloomington Bobcats, once an institution in summer-collegiate baseball, are being revived for the 2016 season and will compete in the Midwest Collegiate League, playing out of O’Neil Park. (more…)
Yard Goats, Rockies extend PDC through 2018
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Colorado Rockies have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Myrtle Beach, Charleston to square off in Highway 17 Showdown
Interesting exhibition series on tap between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League), as the teams fight for Highway 17 supremacy in the Palmetto State. (more…)
Personnel news from Lake County, Lowell
We have personnel news today from the Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) and the Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Radio news from New Orleans, Oklahoma City
We have radio news today from two Triple-A Pacific Coast League teams: the New Orleans Zephyrs have a new broadcast home, while the Oklahoma City Dodgers will be back on 1340 “The Game” through the 2018 season. (more…)
Personnel news in Delmarva, Norfolk, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news today from the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Lazy river on tap for Dr Pepper Ballpark
We heard about this at the Winter Meetings, and it now looks like the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are moving ahead with a very cool lazy river attraction for Dr Pepper Ballpark for 2016. (more…)
Boyd Sports, Smokies to manage Johnson City Cardinals
A change at Howard Johnson Field in 2016, as the City of Johnson City unanimously approved a 10-year lease for Boyd Sports, owner of the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), to assume the management contract of the Johnson City Cardinals (rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Rickey: Cashman Field not long-term option for PCL
After several physical breakdowns in 2015, Pacific Coast League president Branch Rickey III questions whether the rapidly deteriorating Cashman Field, home of the Las Vegas 51s, is a long-term option for his circuit. (more…)
New Hartford ballpark set for May 31 opening; funding arranged
Dunkin’ Donuts Park, new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), is now set to open on May 31 after city, team and developer groups pitched in to address a $10.3-million funding shortfall. (more…)
Beer, wine approved for NCAA Men’s, Women’s College World Series
Better behave if you want it back: the NCAA has approved the sale of beer and wine at the Division I College World Series (Omaha) and Women’s College World Series (Oklahoma City) under a one-year pilot program. (more…)
Fingers to headline 2016 Rickwood Classic
Some details on one of the best annual events in all of baseball: Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers will be the guest of honor for the 21st Annual Rickwood Classic, set for Wednesday, June 1 at 12:30 p.m. at Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field. (more…)
Personnel news from Minor League Baseball, Stockton Ports
We have personnel news today from Minor League Baseball and the Stockton Ports (High A; California League). (more…)