Peter Freund has now officially closed on a majority purchase of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) from the St. Louis Cardinals, as the two teams announce a PDC extension through 2020. (more…)
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Freund to Buy Majority Share of Redbirds
There is a change in ownership for the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the St. Louis Cardinals are selling a majority share to Peter Freund and retaining a minority stake. Pending the approval of the Pacific Coast League, the agreement should be complete by April 1. (more…)
New for 2016: BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
We have another BB&T Ballpark in the baseball fold, as the acquisition of Susquehanna Bank means the banking giant has naming rights to the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
RiverDogs break attendance mark, unveil new look
Lots of news from Riley Park today, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) break their season attendance mark and unveil new logos and uniforms for the 2016 season. (more…)
Peter Freund introduced as Crosscutters owner
Peter Freund, a minority owner of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), is now officially the owner of the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Williamsport Crosscutters sold
We have another franchise sale to report: Peter Freund, a minority owner of the New York Yankees and co-owner of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), is leading a group of investors to purchase the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Smith Family Baseball buys Wilmington Sharks
We have a new owner of the Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), as Brad Smith and Smith Family Baseball, owners of the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League), have agreed to buy the team from Peter Freund. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks unveil new branding
Under new ownership, the Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) have unveiled a new branding plan for 2014. “Since purchasing the team in December, our organization has been committed to rebranding every aspect of the Wilmington Sharks baseball experience,” said Peter Freund, owner of the Sharks. “The new identity is symbolic of our commitment […]
Wilmington Sharks sold
The Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) have been sold to Peter B. Freund, a minority owner of the New York Yankees and partner in the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League). “I am thrilled to begin a new era of Sharks baseball in the beautiful Port City of Wilmington, North Carolina,” said […]