We have significant personnel moves for the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A; Texas League), Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League) and Fredericksburg Nationals (Single-A; Carolina League). UPDATED! (more…)
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Plenty of 2023 MiLB alt brandings on tap
Here’s a pretty good sign that we’re heading back to normal in the baseball world, as we’re seeing plenty of 2023 MiLB alt brandings on tap. Here’s a roundup of some of the more notable releases. (more…)
Travs, North Little Rock grapple with ballpark upgrades
The Arkansas Travelers (Double-A Central) and North Little Rock will use MLB’s new facility mandates as an impetus to guide Dickey-Stephens Park upgrades. (more…)
Mariners see no affiliate changes in 2021
The Seattle Mariners have extended invitations to four existing affiliates for the 2021 season and beyond: Tacoma Rainiers, Arkansas Travelers, Everett AquaSox and Modesto Nuts. (more…)
Sinkholes Resurface at Dickey-Stephens Park
Playing surface sinkholes hit Dickey-Stephens Park over the weekend, requiring the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) groundscrew to make extensive repairs to keep the field playable. (more…)
Arkansas, Seattle Extend Affiliation Through 2020
We have another affiliation extension to report, as the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) and the Seattle Mariners renewed their player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Mariners, Travelers Expect Strong Relationship
Months before their first season in an affiliation, the Seattle Mariners and Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) are optimistic about their partnership’s potential. (more…)
Travelers Sign Affiliation with Mariners
The Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) will begin next season with a new parent club, as the team has reached an agreement with the Seattle Mariners. That player development contract (PDC) runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
Repairs to Dickey-Stephens Park Ahead of Schedule
The repair of sinkholes in the outfield of Dickey-Stephens Park, home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), is running ahead of schedule and should be completed well before the start of the regular season. (more…)
Sinkholes dot Dickey-Stephens Park warning track
North Little Rock officials are facing a challenge at Dickey-Stephens Park, home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League): sinkholes are appearing along the outfield warning track. This isn’t new — the city and Travs front office needed to deal with sinkholes in previous years — but the number and size of sinkholes is […]
In memoriam: Bill Valentine
Sad story to report: Bill Valentine, former GM/exec with the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) and one of the game’s great personalities, passed away Sunday morning. He was 82. (more…)
Bill Valentine: This year’s King of Baseball
Great choice: Bill Valentine, long-time Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) executive and current VP of the Texas League, is this year’s King of Baseball. (more…)
2014 Logo/Branding of the Year: Akron RubberDucks
It was an edgy approach to a new team identity, but the unveiling of new Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) logos and marks certainly led to a successful 2014 for the team — making them our choice for Best Logo/Branding in our annual awards. (more…)