Doug Kirchhofer Transitioning from CEO of Boyd Sports, LLC, to New Advisory Role

October 31, 2025 - KNOXVILLE, TN - Boyd Sports, LLC, and Doug Kirchhofer announced today that the long-time chief executive officer of the company will be stepping down from the senior management position effective today. He will continue with Boyd Sports in an advisory capacity as a resource to the company's outstanding management team and an advisor to the owner, Randy Boyd. Kirchhofer, who joined the Knoxville Smokies as president at the beginning of the 2002 season, has spent 24 years as part of the leaders... Full Story


October 28, 2025 - After the initial announcement that Des Moines will be glowing cosmic in 2026, Cosmic Baseball is excited to announce the game date for Principal Park is July 18. Fans are able to enter the Cosmic Ticket Lottery for a chance to purchase 2026 tickets. As seen on The Today Show, ABC News, Sports Illustrated, MLB Network, and many more, Cosmic Baseball is flipping America's favorite pastime on its head with an electrifying, glow-in-the-dark twist. Fans can watch two professional Cosmic teams: Th... Full Story

October 23, 2025 - After the initial announcement that Des Moines will be glowing cosmic in 2026, Cosmic Baseball is excited to announce the game date for Principal Park is July 18. Fans are able to enter the Cosmic Ticket Lottery for a chance to purchase 2026 tickets. As seen on The Today Show, ABC News, Sports Illustrated, MLB Network, and many more, Cosmic Baseball is flipping America's favorite pastime on its head with an electrifying, glow-in-the-dark twist. Fans can watch two professional Cosmic teams: Th... Full Story

October 13, 2025 - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans' annual Trick-or-Treat at the ballpark returns on Saturday, October 25. This year, the event will transition to a day-time event running from 12pm to 3pm. Kids 12 & under will be invited into and throughout the ballpark, as well as on-field to trick-or-treat. Attendees will be able to enter through Gates 1 and proceed to visit the tables on-field and throughout the facility. "The Trick-or-Treat event is a staple in Myrtle Beach and one we look forward to every year,"... Full Story

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• Doug Kirchhofer steps down as Knoxville Smokies CEO with Boyd Sports - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (October 31)
• Take a tour behind the scenes of Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs - IL Des Moines Register (October 27)
• Tour Principal Park as the Iowa Cubs' stadium gets renovated - IL Des Moines Register (October 27)
• Glow-In-The-Dark Baseball Game Coming to Iowa in 2026! - IL NewsBreak - Des Moines (October 27)
• Cosmic Baseball is bringing its glow-in-the-dark style of play to Des Moines in 2026 - IL NewsBreak - Des Moines (October 26)
• Cosmic Baseball's glow-in-the-dark style coming to Iowa in 2026 - IL Des Moines Register (October 24)
• Savannah Bananas 2026 schedule in Knoxville. Game dates, ticket info - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (October 10)
• Former quarterback star Connor Noland gives up football to become Cubs pitching prospect - IL NewsBreak - Des Moines (September 26)
• Buddy Bailey, who was the manager of the Smokies twice, dies at 68 - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 24)
• Legendary minor league baseball manager Buddy Bailey dies - IL KCCI (September 24)
• Mud Hens close season with victory - IL Toledo Blade (September 22)
• Sam Bernabe stepping down as longtime general manager of Iowa Cubs - IL Des Moines Register (September 22)
• Miguel Amaya celebrates Cubs going to postseason while in Iowa - IL Des Moines Register (September 21)
• Mud Hens extend slim postseason hopes another day with win at Iowa - IL Toledo Blade (September 17)
• Billy Hamilton with Iowa Cubs, hopes to get back to big leagues - IL Des Moines Register (September 17)
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