Atlantic League will drop move of the pitching rubber, ABS
The Atlantic League will revert back to a standard 60’6” distance for the pitching rubber and not serve as a test for the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system, according to league officials. (more…)
Returning to MiLB: The Knoxville Smokies
When the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A South) move to a new Old City ballpark in the 2024 season, they’ll also return to a familiar moniker, as fans will welcome back the Knoxville Smokies. (more…)
Bravehearts to host You-Choose-The-Rules game, where the fans decide
You can thank the Savannah Bananas and the Pioneer League for a promo we’re sure to see a lot in coming games, as the Worcester Bravehearts (Futures League) will host a game where the fans choose the rules and will be decided by a home-run derby. (more…)
Norwich’s Dodd Stadium to host two summer-collegiate teams in 2022
Both the Mystic Schooners (NECBL) and the Norwich Sea Unicorns (Futures League) will be playing out of Norwich’s Dodd Stadium this summer. (more…)
It’s back to Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers
With the naming rights to CenturyLink Sports Complex expiring, the spring home of the Minnesota Twins will revert to Lee County Sports Complex until a new naming-rights deal is reached. (more…)
Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys sold
Ken Young has sold the Bowie Baysox (Double-A Northeast) and the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League) to Attain Sports and Entertainment, led by Greg Baroni and Richard Roberts. (more…)
Balkovec to be first full-time female manager in affiliated ball
The New York Yankees officially announced that Rachel Balkovec will become the full-time female manager in the history of affiliated baseball when she takes the helm at the Tampa Tarpons (Low-A Southeast). (more…)
Baltimore moving fences out at Oriole Park
In an era where many MLB teams have moved fences in to give hitters a boost, Baltimore is moving out and raising the Oriole Park left-field fence to give pitchers a boost. (more…)
MLB, players association to set to meet Thursday: report
Negotiators from MLB and the MLB players association are set to meet Thursday, with owners ready to present a new offer that addresses the sport’s core economic issues. (more…)
Personnel news: Reno, Staten Island
We have personnel news today from the Reno Aces (Triple-A West) and the Staten Island FerryHawks (Atlantic League). (more…)
New for 2022: Asheboro ZooKeepers
The Asheboro Copperheads of the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League are no more, as the team adopts a new moniker and branding for the 2022 season: the Asheboro ZooKeepers. (more…)
Personnel news: Salem, USA Baseball, Modesto and Charleston
We have personnel news today from the Salem Red Sox (Low-A East), USA Baseball, the Modesto Nuts (Low-A West) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low-A East). (more…)
Jackson Generals ordered to pay almost $250,000 in arbitration reimbursement
A Davidson County Chancery Court judge has ordered the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) to pay Jackson (TN) almost $250,000 to cover arbitration costs in an unsuccessful attempt to retain The Ballpark at Jackson lease. (more…)