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Plan a New England road trip with Ballpark Guides

Stop by Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rockies affiliates on unique sojourn
@JoshJacksonMiLB
December 7, 2023

It's a region made up of six cold-weather states, yet New England is rich with opportunities for the wayfaring baseball fan. No California, Texas nor Florida, it doesn't offer its youth year-round organized play, and it doesn't produce a great deal of Major League talent. But with its status as

Complete 2023 Rule 5 Draft results and analysis

Yankees arms targeted early, 73 players swap organizations
December 6, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Yankees arms were on the move on Wednesday afternoon at the Winter Meetings and, no, it wasn’t part of a return for Juan Soto. Three Yankees Minor League pitchers were taken among the 10 players selected in the Major League phase of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft.

Naturally, Northwest Arkansas finds fresh look

Royals Double-A club celebrates nature, community through design
@BensBiz
December 6, 2023

Call it a Natural progression: On Wednesday afternoon, the Minor League Baseball team in Springdale, Ark., unveiled new logos and uniforms. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, are named for the natural beauty of the region in which they compete. The Texas League franchise,

Goodman headlines Rockies' Organization All-Stars

Club's versatile top Minors performers on doorstep of The Show
December 6, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Colorado Rockies.

Cuellar, McDaniel win Coolbaugh, Bender Awards

Dodgers, Phillies execs honored for player development service
December 5, 2023

Minor League Baseball announced the selection of Los Angeles Dodgers Special Assistant to Player Development Bobby Cuellar as the recipient of the 15th annual Mike Coolbaugh Award and Philadelphia Phillies Director of Minor League Operations Lee McDaniel as the 15th winner of the Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award. The Mike Coolbaugh

Road to The Show™: Astros’ outfielder Melton

Top Houston prospect has power, speed combo worth hanging onto
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 5, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Astros prospect Jacob Melton. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Although the Astros have been willing to dip into

Diamond Baseball buying majority interest in WooSox

Local leaders Ralph Crowley, Larry Lucchino, and Jim Skeffington Jr. to remain part of ownership group; WooSox front office members to continue to operate the club
December 5, 2023

Worcester, MA (December 5, 2023) – Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a company that owns and operates select minor league clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), today announced it would purchase the majority of shares of the Worcester Red Sox and retain local leaders Ralph Crowley, Larry Lucchino and Jim

Bats beginning new chapter with Diamond Baseball

Staff of the Cincinnati Reds’ Triple-A Affiliate to Remain in Place Under Current Team President, Greg Galiette
December 5, 2023

LOUISVILLE, KY (December 5, 2023) – The Louisville Bats announced today its sale to new owner Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select minor league baseball clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). This transition marks a new day in Louisville for the Triple-A affiliate of

Diamond Baseball agrees to purchase Fisher Cats

Staff will Remain in Place as New Owners Usher in Next Era of Excitement and Growth for the Franchise
December 5, 2023

MANCHESTER, NH (December 5, 2023) – The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have entered into an agreement to sell the franchise to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The Fisher Cats will continue to play at Delta

The future is now for A's Organization All-Stars

System preparing to follow in the footsteps of Soderstrom, Gelof
@memheller
December 4, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Oakland Athletics. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Las Vegas: 75-74

Wolff's outsized impact on baseball remains prominent

Northern League founder provided second chance for Mike Veeck
December 1, 2023

When you think of the modern Minor League and independent baseball fan experience, you probably think of theme nights, specialty jerseys, ball dogs and other unique in-game promotions and activations. Longtime Minor League owner Mike Veeck has often been credited with being at the forefront of this movement, and his

Ben's Biz eats: Best of New York and Pennsylvania

Most delightful Empire eats and Keystone concessions
@BensBiz
December 1, 2023

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE.

Podcast: Bowie award-winning clubbie Jon Weinberg

Bowie's Weinberg takes listeners behind scenes of clubhouse
December 1, 2023

Check out the latest episode of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other

Johnston leads Marlins' Organization All-Stars

First baseman's 20-20 season among top Miami performances
@brendan_samson
November 29, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Miami Marlins.

2023 groundskeepers, clubhouse attendants honored

November 28, 2023

Minor League Baseball announced the winners of the Head Groundskeeper of the Year and Home and Visiting Clubhouse Attendant of the Year Awards for each of the full season Minor Leagues. The winners were selected using the results of surveys of league managers, players and executives throughout the 2023 season.

Road to The Show™: Reds’ right-hander Phillips

No. 68 prospect carries advanced arsenal into big league debut
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 28, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fourth-ranked Reds prospect Connor Phillips. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. The unique circumstances surrounding Connor Phillips’ first start in

Hold up! Minors has long history of strange delays

Halts caused by everything from umpire cravings to freak foul balls
@JoshJacksonMiLB
November 27, 2023

Come out to the ballpark on any given day, and there’s no telling what you might see. Or might not see. For instance, a baseball game played as scheduled from start to finish. Nobody hopes for a delay, but the possibility does add a certain spontaneity. And is there any

Chourio tops Brewers' Organization All-Stars

Game's No. 2 prospect, Black lead Crew headed for Milwaukee
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 27, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Milwaukee Brewers. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Nashville: 83-65 Double-A

Ben's Biz MiLB roundup: New logos unveiled

Rome, Lake Elsinore, Erie, Winston-Salem & IronPigs refresh looks
@BensBiz
November 25, 2023

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE.

Ballpark chef brings Italian touch to concessions

Lehigh Valley's Buccino proud to represent 'the culture of food'
@BensBiz
November 20, 2023

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The 2023 season was Alessandro Buccino’s first as executive chef for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. This despite the fact that, for most of his life, he never gave any thought to a career in the food service industry. But, then again, he also hadn’t thought that he'd