Lou Schwechheimer, majority owner and general partner of the Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), has passed away due to complications after contracting the COVID-19 virus. He was 62. (more…)
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MiLB’s O’Conner Concerned About Legalized Sports Betting
The emerging trend of legalized sports betting concerns Minor League Baseball president Pat O’Conner, who fears it could have an adverse effect on the game. (more…)
MiLB Diversity Efforts Yield First-Ever FIELD Program
Here’s the latest from the Minor League Baseball Diversity Initiative: 25 diverse college students from around the country participated in the first annual FIELD (Fostering Inclusion through Education and Leadership Development) Program. (more…)
Cowboy Monkey Rodeo Drawing Backlash
Animal rights activists are calling on teams around Minor League Baseball to stop hosting “cowboy monkey rodeo,” a controversial promotion that continues to draw the ire of some groups. (more…)
MiLB Unveils Stars and Stripes Caps
As part of an initiative that is in its seventh year, teams across Minor League Baseball will wear limited edition Stars and Stripes caps over Independence Day Weekend. (more…)
Next Racial Frontier for MiLB: Owners Suites
As America digests the first half of Ken Burns’ excellent documentary on Jackie Robinson, the takeaway for many will be pride in how far we’ve come since Robinson’s pioneering efforts. But more needs to be done — especially in baseball’s front offices and owners suites. (more…)
2016 MiLB Charity Partners unveiled
Minor League Baseball unveiled its Charity Partners for 2016 and 2017, as five nonprofits will benefit from national exposure and local partners in the Charity Partners Program. (more…)
Wright joins MiLB as marketing/commercial officer
David A. Wright joins Minor League Baseball as Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer, leading the sport’s partnership efforts, building the company’s brand and solidifying its status as a leader in family-friendly entertainment. (more…)
SB Cubs snare John H. Johnson President’s Award
After a great 2015, the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) have been rewarded with Minor League Baseball’s John H. Johnson President’s Award, to be presented at the Baseball Winter Meetings. (more…)
Fan index: MiLB still a great bargain
Anyone with a family knows a night out isn’t cheap these days, but Minor League Baseball remains a great bargain for a family of four, costing on average $64.18 across the board. (more…)
DiBella to Richmond: Time for a ballpark plan
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) President and Managing General Partner Lou DiBella is warning city officials they run the danger of losing the team because of inaction on any new-ballpark plans. (more…)
O’Conner takes over MiLB Enterprises after Hand departs
A change in leadership for Minor League Baseball Enterprises: Michael Hand departs to pursue other interests, with MiLB President/CEO Pat O’Conner assuming his role as president of the sport’s sponsorship branch. (more…)
MiLB unveils pace-of-play rules for AA, AAA games
The new pace-of-play rules for Minor League Baseball’s Double-A and Triple-A teams have been announced, as measures to shorten the length of games will be implemented for the 2015 season. (more…)