Bisons to call Trenton home to begin 2021 season
The Buffalo Bisons today announced that they will begin the 2021 Triple-A season in Trenton, NJ (at the home of the Trenton Thunder), while the Bisons and Toronto Blue Jays complete a joint renovation project to prepare Sahlen Field for Major League regular season games. The Bisons Home Opener is
D-backs' Martin joins latest MiLB podcast
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Lansing's Jackson Field going cashless this season
Lansing, Mich. – Jackson® Field™ is joining a growing number of ballparks that are are going entirely cashless when the Minor League Baseball season opens on May 4th, the Lansing Lugnuts announced today. “Going cashless is going to make for faster, safer and more secure transactions. This is about looking
Missions to host Mexican League exhibitions
April 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Antonio - The Missions announce that Nelson Wolff Stadium will be the host of two Liga Mexicana de Beisbol exhibition games between the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos and the Acereros de Monclova on Thursday, April 29th and Friday, April 30th presented by
After long road, Mets' Opp ready for next challenge
Since he started playing baseball, the only thing that has accompanied Mets pitching prospect Cam Opp more than his glove is adversity. But through every obstacle, the 25-year-old has continued to push forward. On a journey that included stops in London, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Indiana, Texas,
Get to know the teams in the High-A East
As the 2021 season approaches, MiLB.com introduces the 11 leagues created by the restructuring of Minor League Baseball across four levels of play. Below is a team-by-team introduction to the High-A East, including affiliation, previous circuit and most recent championship. (Note: "Established" refers to the first year of a team's
Reds' Gray makes season debut in Louisville
(By Josh Romans/Louisville Bats) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – For the first time in roughly a year and a half, there was professional baseball in Louisville, Kentucky. Shortly after announcing the Louisville Bats season opener would be pushed back to early May, the Bats announced that Louisville Slugger Field would serve as
The Road to The Show: Rays' Bruján
Not many prospects go from an unremarkable $15,000 signing bonus on the international market to being a Top 50 prospect in the game. Vidal Bruján has. Tampa Bay’s No. 4 prospect -- and baseball’s No. 49 overall -- is a key cog in the latest wave of talent making its
MiLB podcast previews 2021 MLB season
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Dynamic Wellman returns as Missions' skipper
Phillip Wellman Returns to Hometown to Manage Missions San Antonio – The San Antonio Missions in conjunction with the San Diego Padres announced today their field staff for the 2021 season. San Antonio native, Phillip Wellman, will return to the Missions as Manager and will be joined on staff by
Get to know the teams in the Double-A South
As the 2021 season approaches, MiLB.com introduces the 11 leagues created by the restructuring of Minor League Baseball across four levels of play. Below is a team-by-team introduction to the Double-A South, including affiliation, previous circuit and most recent championship. (Note: "Established" refers to the first year of a team's
Tuiasosopo to become Gwinnett's youngest manager
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Atlanta Braves announced today the Gwinnett Stripers’ coaching staff for the 2021 season. Matt Tuiasosopo has been named the seventh manager in Gwinnett history, and will be joined by pitching coach Mike Maroth (second season), hitting coach Carlos Mendez (first season), coach Wigberto Nevarez (first season),
Rodriguez returning as manager of Chihuahuas
EL PASO – March 30, 2021 – Edwin Rodriguez will return to manage the El Paso Chihuahuas in 2021, the Chihuahuas and San Diego Padres announced today. Rodriguez managed El Paso in 2019 to an 80-60 record, the second-best record in team history. Joining Rodriguez on the staff are pitching
Canadians to call Hillsboro home at season start
Monday, March 29, 2021 (Nat Bailey Stadium – Vancouver, BC) – The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club will start the 2021 season in Hillsboro, Oregon due to the Canadian/US Border closure caused by Covid 19 restrictions. “We have had to make a very tough decision that impacts so many people, however,
Pedrique to manage Jumbo Shrimp for 2021 season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In conjunction with the Miami Marlins, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have announced their on-field staff for the 2021 Triple-A season. Boasting 13 years of minor league managing experience and seven seasons on a major league coaching staff, Al Pedrique will skipper the Jumbo Shrimp. Jacksonville’s staff also