Padres Announce Storm Field Staff for 2020 Season

January 17, 2020 - LAKE ELSINORE, CA - The San Diego Padres, parent club of the Lake Elsinore Storm, today announced the field staffs for their Minor League affiliates, officially naming Mike McCoy the new manager of the Storm. McCoy will be joined by hitting coach Patrick O'Sullivan, coach Felipe Blanco and a pitching coach who will be announced at a later date. McCoy, 38, after managing the Tri-City Dust Devils in 2018-19, begins his fifth season in the Padres' organization and first as Manager of the Storm. The San Diego native starred a... Full Story

Milkmen Announce 2020 Coaching Staff

January 17, 2020 - " I am very excited to have such an accomplished staff join me in 2020! We have a very good mix of youth and experience. Wade Taylor, our pitching coach brings big league experience as a player and has been a scout and an advanced scout at a championship level. Matt Passerelle, our hitting coach has worked in the American Association for the past 5 seasons with Sioux City and was just coaching the the championship series this past year. His knowledge of the league will be invaluable as we head into our second season. Roger F... Full Story

Naturals Mourn News of Mr. David Glass' Passing

January 17, 2020 - SPRINGDALE, Ark. - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals mourn today's news from the Kansas City Royals that Mr. David Glass, former Owner and Chairman of the Royals, passed away last week. "The Naturals join the baseball community in mourning the passing of Mr. David Glass." stated Naturals Vice President/General Manager Justin Cole. "Mr. Glass was great friend and wonderful partner to the Naturals team and many of us in the Front Office. He was always gracious with his time and was incredibly willing to do whatever he could t... Full Story

Are You Ready? Huckaby Introduced as New Bisons Skipper

January 17, 2020 - In his first appearance in a Bisons uniform, new Herd manager Ken Huckaby ended the opening remarks of his introductory press conference with a single question... "are you ready?" "Are you ready to win the Governors' Cup?" The 21st manager in the Bisons modern era was in Buffalo Friday afternoon as the Herd's new skipper formally took over for now Philadelphia Phillies coaching assistant, Bobby Meacham. The 48-year old former backstop made it clear that in 2020 there will be different goals for before and during each g... Full Story

• Padres Announce Storm Field Staff for 2020 Season - Lake Elsinore Storm (CalL) January 17
• Milkmen Announce 2020 Coaching Staff - Milwaukee Milkmen (AA) January 17
• Naturals Mourn News of Mr. David Glass' Passing - Northwest Arkansas Naturals (TL) January 17
• Tortugas Announce 12-Week Charitable Donation Campaign - Daytona Tortugas (FSL) January 17
• Are You Ready? Huckaby Introduced as New Bisons Skipper - Buffalo Bisons (IL) January 17
• All-Star Outfielder Returns for 4th Season - Washington Wild Things (FL) January 17
• PawSox Set 2020 Schedule, Promotional Events, and Ticket Info - Pawtucket Red Sox (IL) January 17
• Appalachian League Releases 2019 Community Report - (ApL) January 17
• Skeeters Sign OF Denis Phipps and IF Juan Silverio - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) January 17
• Edwin Rodriguez to Return as El Paso Chihuahuas Field Manager - El Paso Chihuahuas (PCL) January 17
• Rocket City Trash Pandas to Hold Job Fair January 25 - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) January 17
• Phillip Wellman Returns as Sod Poodles Manager for 2020 Season - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) January 17
• Padres Announce 2020 TinCaps Coaching Staff - Fort Wayne TinCaps (MWL) January 17
• Stalwart Catcher Nester Returns - Cleburne Railroaders (AA) January 17
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• ValleyCats praise congressional effort to save Minor League Baseball - NYPL Troy Record (January 17)
  
• Teen sports fan combines all 6 Winnipeg pro logos for clothing line - AA CJOB (January 17)
  
• Want to work for the Trash Pandas? Team to hold job fair - SL AL.com (January 17)
  
• TinCaps announce 2020 coaching staff; Contreras returns as manager - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 17)
  
• Ryan to manage Cubs' Double A team - EL Indiana Gazette (January 17)
  
• Auburn Doubledays general manager resigns - NYPL Auburn Citizen (January 17)
  
• Derek Jeter: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 announced Tuesday - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (January 17)
  
• Wilmington Blue Rocks hat ranks among best-selling in minor league baseball - CarL Wilmington News Journal (January 17)
  
• ESPN analyst Tim Kurkjian to headline RubberDucks hot stove banquet - EL Akron Beacon Journal (January 17)
  
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