Since unveiling their new branding in December, the Norwich Sea Unicorns (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have reportedly been recording strong merchandise sales numbers. (more…)
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Planned Nat Bailey Stadium Upgrades Stalled by Audit
A report completed by city auditors last summer stalled future ballpark plans for the Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League), including proposed upgrades to Nat Bailey Stadium. (more…)
Blumenthal to Introduce Senate Resolution Against MiLB Contraction
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will introduce a resolution next week calling on MLB to anbandon its proposals to eliminate up to 42 MiLB teams, marking the latest sign of political opposition to potential contraction. (more…)
Fight to Save Lowell Spinners Goes National
The fight to save the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) from contraction was featured on a recent Today Show segment, shining a national light on the issue of MLB’s proposal to eliminate 42 MiLB teams. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees Announce Mini Trash Can Giveaway
On the heels of fallout from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scheme, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have announced they will give away mini trash cans in September. (more…)
PBA Talks Stall Renegades’ Lease Extension Negotiations
A proposed Minor League Baseball realignment plan that would make the franchise a full-season team has stalled lease extension talks for the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), as the uncertainty creates a holding pattern. (more…)
North Johnson Appointed New Northwest League President
The Short Season A Northwest League has named North Johnson its new league president, as the experienced Minor League Baseball executive will begin his new role at the start of 2020. (more…)
New for 2020: Norwich Sea Unicorns
The rebranding of the Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) is officially complete, as the franchise unveils the Norwich Sea Unicorns identity. (more…)
Prospects of Proposed Boise Ballpark in Question
The prospects of a proposed Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) are in question, as a crucial deadline for property acquisition is approaching amidst political uncertainty. (more…)
IronBirds Owners, Aberdeen to Settle Lawsuit
Aberdeen IronBirds ownership (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Aberdeen intend to settle their legal dispute, agreeing to a plan to end litigation and provide a road map for future ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Hillsboro Hops Taking Over Timbers 2 Business Operations
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) will take over business operations for professional soccer’s Portland Timbers 2 (USL Championship), the result of a new partnership with MLS’s Portland Timbers. (more…)
Jerry Howard Named Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award Winner
Jerry Howard of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) has been recognized by Minor League Baseball, receiving the fourth annual Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award. Howard will receive the award at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. (more…)
Northwest League President Ellis to Retire
Mike Ellis, who has served as President of the Short Season A Northwest League since 2013, has announced that he will retire as of December 2019. (more…)