Category Archives: The Minor League Perspective
The Lynchburg Hillcats Officially Leave The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Family
The Pittsburgh Pirates bid to get a Single-A team in Bradenton, FL has been approved by the Florida State League’s upper echelon. Approved is the purchase of the Cincinnati Reds Class A team in Sarasota, FL. Pittsburgh already has their …
Longtime GM Bruce Baldwin Steps Down From His Position With The Gwinnett Braves
After 23 seasons as the general manager of the Richmond Braves / Gwinnett Braves, Bruce Baldwin is relinquishing his position. “I love this organization, but I love my family more and they’re back in Richmond,” said Baldwin. “I’m thrilled I …
Jason Takefman Is The New Vancouver Canadians GM
The Vancouver Canadians, single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics continue to make changes from within. The departure of former general manager Andrew Seymour, who recently took a position with the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the independent American Association, left an …
The Zephyrs of New Orleans Unveil Their New Logo
After six years of having their logo virtually the same, featuring “Boudreaux the Nutria”, the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Pacific Coast League have significantly altered their appearance. The Zephyrs are calling the primary logo the “Fleur de Z” and …
Vancouver Canadians GM Steps Down
A constant in the Vancouver Canadians family for the past two years has been General Manager Andrew Seymour. Unfortunately, change is always occurring and a staple in the game of baseball. Seymour is stepping down to accept a role with …
Connecticut Defenders Officially Relocate To Virginia
It was announced today that the Connecticut Defenders of the Eastern League are moving to Richmond Virginia. The City of Connecticut and representatives of the Eastern League made the announcement jointly, Wednesday morning. The Diamond, a 25-year-old facility, which played …
Redbirds Add Two To Front Office
As previously reported, Global Spectrum is now in control of the Memphis Redbirds Foundation, who was previously under ownership by Blues City Baseball. Spectrum, hired to manage the Memphis Red Birds of the Pacific Coast League and operate the team’s …
Arizona Fall League Players Mandated To Wear New Helmets
The Arizona Fall League players are literally getting a “head start” on the competition according to MLB correspondent Benjamin Hill. Starting in 2010, the Rawlings S100 helmet is going to be required throughout all of Minor League Baseball. The Arizona …
Breaking News – Arizona Fall League Players Mandated To Wear New Helmets
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