Today’s personnel news: Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) promote Andy Milovich as part of front-office changes, while the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Hannibal Cavemen (summer collegiate; Prospect League) announce promotions. (more…)
Tag Archives | summer collegiate
$1M added to new Salamanders ballpark budget
After an appeal from Pete Bock, Wake County commissioners voted unanimously to commit $1 million in taxes toward North Main Athletic Complex, set to open this summer as home of the Holly Springs Salamanders (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Personnel news in Cedar Rapids, Yakima
We have two bits of personnel news today: Greg Seyfer is the new president of the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low Class A; Midwest League), while Zach Fraser will be the GM of the Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Personnel news in Milwaukee, Camden, Auburn, Green Bay
We have personnel news today from the Milwaukee Brewers, Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League), Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League), and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Perfect Game League adds Victor team
The summer-collegiate Perfect Game League is adding a new team for 2015 in Victor, N.Y., playing at Victor Central School District High School. (more…)
Personnel news in Winston-Salem, Corvallis
We have personnel news today from the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Corvallis Knights (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Year-end countdown: #4, Simmons Field restorations
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #4: the restoration of Kenosha’s historic Simmons Field. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #5, A unique ballpark proposal
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #5: a most unique ballpark proposal in Gastonia. (more…)
Personnel news for Timber Rattlers, Rafters
We have personnel news from the great state of Wisconsin, as the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) announce front-office additions. (more…)
Personnel news in South Bend, Great Lakes, Eau Claire
We have personnel news today from the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League), Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Eau Claire Express (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
FEMA halts work on new Kokomo ballpark
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has halted work on a new Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Prospect League) ballpark, saying the ballpark plan doesn’t meed flood-mitigation goals set out as part of a financial grant. (more…)
Multiple leagues interested in Watertown ballpark lease
We have multiple pro and summer-collegiate leagues interested in placing a team in Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds after the demise of the Watertown Rams (summer collegiate; Perfect Game League). (more…)
Copeland Park improvements approved
Improvements to Copeland Park, home of the La Crosse Loggers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), were approved by the city’s Park Board and should be done in time for the 2015 season. (more…)