We have personnel news today from Minor League Baseball‘s legal department and the Lexington County Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
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BairFind Foundation Thrives With MiLB Partnership
Former minor league pitcher Dennis Bair didn’t expect missing children to become his life’s work. However, a chance viewing of a documentary one off-season set in motion a chain of events that changed his career trajectory. (more…)
Amarillo: New Ballpark Probably Won’t Open Until 2019
If Amarillo manages to attract the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League), a new ballpark couldn’t open until the 2019 season unless action is taken in October, according to city officials. (more…)
Upgrades Approved for Grainger Stadium
With the Texas Rangers bringing a Carolina League to town in 2017, Kinston officials have approved $1.65 million in upgrades to Grainger Stadium for 2017 and 2018. (more…)
AutoZone Park Upgrades Under Consideration
As they try to build off of a successful year, the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are considering upgrades to AutoZone Park. (more…)
Details Released on Fayetteville Ballpark
Now that two key votes for the funding have taken place, Fayetteville officials are beginning the process of developing conceptual renderings of a new ballpark. (more…)
Mariners Close on Modesto Nuts Purchase
It’s official: the Seattle Mariners have bought a majority share of the Modesto Nuts (High A; California League), ensuring the M’s will add a desirable West Coast affiliate to their farm system. (more…)
San Antonio Mayor: Ballparks Talks are Not Dead
San Antonio mayor Ivy Taylor says that the city is still willing to discuss a proposal for a new Triple-A ballpark, but is calling for private sector support. (more…)
BayBears Agree to Affiliation with Angels
Another affiliation change has taken place at the Double-A level, as the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) have agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The two-year pact runs through the 2018 season. (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…)
Mud Hens, Tigers Extend PDC
A longtime affiliation will continue, as the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) have extended their agreement. The renewal runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
County Approves Contribution to Fayetteville Ballpark
Cumberland County has agreed to help fund a High-A Carolina League ballpark in downtown Fayetteville, marking an important step for the proposal. (more…)
IronBirds, Orioles Extend PDC
There is an affiliation extension to report, as the Aberdeen Ironbirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Baltimore Orioles have renewed their agreement. The two-year player development contract (PDC) runs through the 2018 season. (more…)