We have personnel news today from the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League), Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) and the San Diego Padres. (more…)
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WV Power unveil new cap logo for 2016
Another new logo release today, as the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League) unveils an interwoven “WV” logo on their road and alternate home hats for the 2016 season. (more…)
Power schedule Redneck Night, complete with Idol competition
It’s become a tradition for the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League): the team has scheduled its fourth annual Redneck Night on May 23, adding Redneck Idol finals to the mix. (more…)
Power to overhaul Appalachian Power Park field
Another ballpark improvement to pass along: the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) and the City of Charleston announced the playing surface at Appalachian Power Park will be renovated for the 2015 season. (more…)
Power, Pirates extend PDC through 2018
No surprise: the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Pittsburgh Pirates are extending their player development contract for four more years, through 2018. “This is an exciting time to be with Pittsburgh,” said Tim Wilcox, the managing partner of West Virginia Baseball, LLC. “With the Pirates resurgence, we’ve seen a number […]
Power, Appalachian Power extend naming-rights deal
It will be Appalachian Power Park for the next decade, as the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) and Appalachian Power extended their naming-rights agreement through at least the 2024 season. “An agreement was put in place before this stadium opened and it made sense for everyone involved,” said co-owner and managing partner […]
Personnel moves in West Virginia, Staten Island, Colorado Springs, Holyoke
We have personnel news to report today from the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League), the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), the Staten Island Yankees (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Holyoke Blue Sox (summer collegiate; NECBL). In Charleston, Will Bell, Adam Marco and Jordan Pence have been […]
Personnel moves in Tennessee, Reading, Charleston
We have some changes in the front offices of the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League). First: the Power announced the hiring of Ken Fogel as executive vice president. Fogel most recently served as assistant general manager […]
Gates new COO/GM of Bowling Green Hot Rods
Ryan Gates is the new COO/GM of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League), assuming the chief operating officer duties following the departure of Brad Taylor for El Paso. Earlier today Taylor, who had been president of the Hot Rods, was named general manager of the El Paso team slated to begin […]
Milovich new VP/GM in Myrtle Beach
Big shift: Andy Milovich, the long-time front-office exec with Palisades Baseball and the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League), takes the reins of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League). Milovich spent the past 19 seasons with Palisades Baseball, including stints as the top executive of the Erie (Pa.) SeaWolves from […]
South Atlantic League announces year-end awards
South Atlantic League President Eric Krupa announced the recipients of the 2012 South Atlantic League Outstanding Achievement Awards, as voted on by teams, field managers and umpires. Club Merit Award: The Charleston RiverDogs have been selected as the winner of this prestigious award, which is awarded for outstanding overall club operations. Excellence in Marketing Award: The […]
Bull Barch is back!
This makes us very happy: “Bull” Barch is back in baseball as the Voice of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League), as he takes a break from calling Notre Dame College games to replace Tim Calderwood. Andy “Bull” Barch is currently the Assistant Sports Information Director at Notre Dame College and serves as the […]
Gates new GM in Bowling Green
Ryan Gates, who built the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) from nothing into a leading indy franchise, is the new general manager of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League). He fills a position left open when team President Brad Taylor earned a promotion in December. “This is a great day […]