With the turf slated for replacement after a winter skating-rink installation, the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) have installed a 36-hole miniature golf course in the Fifth Third Field outfield. This isn’t something most teams could tackle: tearing up the outfield to install a 36-hole putt-putt course. But the conditions were right for […]
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Switch to Astros affiliation highlights Grizzlies issues
The team’s been on the market for months and consistently late in rent payments, and the loss of the San Francisco Giants as a parent is highlighting issues with the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Milwaukee, Sky Sox formally announce affiliation
And with this we close the books on open Triple-A affiliations, as the Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) formally announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). The announcement was made by Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Doug Melvin and Sky Sox officials. “We are […]
Houston to Fresno, Milwaukee to Colorado Springs
We have the last affiliation changes at the Triple-A level, with the Houston Astros signing with Fresno Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Brewers going by default to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. The two Pacific Coast League teams were the last two teams standing, as the San Francisco Giants — Fresno’s old parent — signed a […]
Giants, River Cats reach new affiliation deal
It’s official and totally expected: the San Francisco Giants and Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are signing a new player development contract. The Giants had been affiliated with the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) since that team’s inception, while the River Cats have been a farm team of the Oakland […]
Melvin not happy with Nashville Sounds
Milwaukee Brewers GM Doug Melvin isn’t happy with the way his team was treated by the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), who decided to seek a new affiliate as a new ballpark is opening next season. The Brewers, in Melvin’s mind, were pretty patient with the Sounds the last several years when Greer […]
Isotopes, Rockies sign four-year PDC
Another very noteworthy PDC shift: the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Colorado Rockies announced a new four-year player development contract, through 2018. “The Rockies are a class organization and are a natural geographic fit for us,” Isotopes President Ken Young said in a press release. “We have known them for several […]
It’s official: Guber group buys RedHawks; OKC to become Dodgers affiliate
It’s official: a group led by sports investor Peter Guber is buying the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), with the team switching to a Los Angeles Dodgers affiliation. The new player development contract (PDC) and sale of the team was announced today. Guber, an investor in Guggenheim Baseball Management — the owner […]
Affiliation news: Tulsa to announce Dodgers PDC today
Another big move in the 2015-2016 affiliation world comes today when the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) will announce a new Los Angeles Dodgers player development contract (PDC) at an afternoon press conference. It’s one of three press conferences set to announce new PDCs today. Also scheduled: an Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific […]
Iowa, Cubs extend affiliation through 2018
We have a Chicago Cubs affiliation to announce, but not one folks are expecting: the team is extending its player development contract (PDC) with the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) for two additional years, through 2018. The current agreement runs through the 2016 season, so this extension was an agreement to affirm what […]
Norfolk, Baltimore extend PDC through 2018
Another Baltimore Orioles PDC to announce: the O’s and the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) agreed on a four-year player development contract extension through the 2018 season. “We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with the Baltimore Orioles” said Tides President Ken Young. “We’ve had a great relationship with the Orioles over our […]
BB&T Ballpark earns LEED status
BB&T Ballpark, new home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League), was awarded LEED green building certification that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. “The Knights organization was committed to the LEED certification of the ballpark,” said Gau Gupte, Odell. “The entire team, including the architects, contractors and engineers, focused the goal of being […]
RailRiders interest sold to investment group
Mandalay Baseball Properties’ half interest in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) will be sold to SWB Investors LLC, pending MiLB and International League approvals. The principals behind SWB Investors LLC are David Abrams, David Blitzer, Grant Cagle and Michael Hisler. All local team management, including team president and general manager Rob Crain, will […]