General Manager Opening
The High Desert Mavericks of the California League are looking for an experienced minor league executive to serve as our new General Manager. Previous GM experience not necessary; affiliated AGMs and Sales and Marketing directors are encouraged to apply! The Mavericks recently signed a 3-year lease in High Desert at $1/year with three one-year options, […]
Remember that $15M for a new Hagerstown ballpark? Um…
It was all excitement when an anonymous donor stepped forward to pledge $15 million toward a new Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, but now city officials wonder whether the donor can fulfill the pledge. Perhaps there’s been a little too much secrecy in Hagerstown City Hall about the gift, as the name […]
Daytona, D-Cubs close to new lease, ballpark improvements
The Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) are close to a new lease for Jackie Robinson Ballpark that calls for upgraded workout facilities, concessions and team offices. A $1.25-million plan, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, includes the following improvements: The improvements, which would be tackled over the next two off-seasons, include expanding […]
No team name in Hillsboro yet
Construction of a new Hillsboro (Ore.) ballpark will begin tomorrow after a groundbreaking ceremony, but there will no name announced for the relocating Yakima Bears (short season A; Northwest League). The issue: MiLB still needs to sign off on a roster of finalists. The Bears are moving to a new $15.2-million, 4,500-seat ballpark at the Gordon Faber […]
Mayor won’t veto ballpark lease; PCL to El Paso in 2014
El Paso Mayor John Cook says he won’t veto a lease for a new downtown ballpark, clearing the way for the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) to move there in 2014. MountainStar Sports has a deal to buy the Padres and move the team to El Paso, contingent on the city approving a ballpark […]
See for yourself: fans get peek at problems with Municipal Stadium
With some fans skeptical about Municipal Stadium’s problems, Hagerstown officials held behind-the-scenes tours of the facility to show exactly what’s wrong with it — and why the issues can’t be fixed. The biggest problem with the ballpark is the playing field: Major problem areas include insufficient fan amenities, press and media facilities, administration areas, team […]
In memoriam: Max Soriano
Max Soriano, who partnered with brother Dewey Soriano to bring the Seattle Pilots to the American League, has passed away. He was 86. Dewey Soriano was a longtime baseball entrepreneur in the Pacific Northwest. When the opportunity came to own an expansion franchise in 1969, he and Max put up $2 million for a 35 […]
In memoriam: Tom Saffell
Tom Saffell, a former MLB outfielder who spent 30 years as the president of the rookie Gulf Coast League, has passed away. He was 91. Saffell, who played four seasons in the majors for the Pirates and Athletics and some 17 seasons in the minors, was best known in MiLB as president of the rookie circuit […]
Angels, Majestic Realty talking new ballpark in City of Industry: report
Reps from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Ed Roski Jr.’s Majestic Realty have met to discuss a new ballpark at a City of Industry site once envisioned for a new NFL stadium, according to reports. The Los Angeles Daily News is reporting on two meetings between the pair. It’s no secret Angels owner […]
Legends, Royals announce new affiliation
The Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) have a new parent in the Kansas City Royals, as the pair announced a new four-year player-development contract (PDC). Legends Chairman Bill Shea and President/COO Andy Shea were connected to the Royals’ organization through their five-year ownership of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). […]
MLBAM expands paperless offerings on iPhones
With the introduction of a new operating system for iPhones, MLB Advanced Media has expanded support for paperless tickets with Apple’s Passport applications. Under the new system — which will be offered for the rest of the season by the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox — a ticket […]
Baseball on the I-90/I-35 corridor: Changes coming up?
With no new ballpark likely for the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) and some offseason issues for the Rockford RiverHawks (independent; Frontier League), we could see changes in the region in upcoming years. It’s no secret that the Snappers have ballpark issues; the condition of Pohlman Field has been a topic in league […]
El Paso mayor: I’ll announce ballpark decision today
The fate of a new $50-million ballpark in downtown El Paso now lies in the hands of a single man — Mayor John Cook — and he’ll announce his decision today. The El Paso City Council approved a lease for a new downtown ballpark for the Tucson Padre (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) Tuesday by […]