The Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are no more, as new team ownership brings a new name and branding for 2015: the Oklahoma City Dodgers. (more…)
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Dodgers restructure front office; Friedman in, Colletti bumped upstairs
Andrew Friedman is leaving the Tampa Bay Rays to take over as president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as Stan Kasten looks to build an organizational structure focused on player development. (more…)
Drillers, Dodgers sign new player development contract
We have another affiliation shift for 2015-2016: The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers signed a two-year player development contract, through the 2016 season. Not unexpected, and it’s a situation that should work well for the Dodgers, whose top two farm teams are now located within 150 miles of each […]
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 […]
Guber group buying RedHawks; ties to Dodgers means new affiliation
A group that includes Los Angeles Dodgers and Mandalay Baseball Properties investor Peter Guber is part of another group buying the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and the Dodgers will change affiliations in 2015, according to multiple sources. There are plenty of changes afoot for the RedHawks, according to multiple sources. Guber […]
Astros, Rangers affiliate shifts likely at end of season?
Considering the Texas Rangers explored a purchase of the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Reid Ryan now is president of the Houston Astros, it’s no surprise the two MLB teams will likely flip affiliations beginning next year. Reid Ryan and his family own the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast […]
Crane: Astros may extend PDC with OKC
With plans to buy a Triple-A team on hold, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says it’s very possible his team will extend its player-development deal with the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Crane stressed his goal was to own all or most of the Astros affiliates a la the St. Louis Cardinals; […]
Oklahoma City to host 2014 MiLB Promotional Seminar
The 2014 Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar will take place in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Sept. 30-Oct. 2, at the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel. The Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be the host club for the 37th annual seminar. “Oklahoma City has all of the attributes necessary to host […]
Big 12 baseball tourney shifting to Tulsa in 2015
Big hit for Oklahoma City: The Big 12 is moving its annual baseball tournament from Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark to Tulsa’s ONEOK Field for 2015. The tournament will return to Oklahoma City for 2016; the 2017 and 2018 tourneys are up for bid. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, home of the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast […]
Headrick is Broadcaster of the Year in Carolina League
Darren Headrick, voice of the Carolina Mudcats, has earned the Carolina League’s second-annual Broadcaster of the Year award. Headrick garnered the most votes among the CL’s lead broadcasters and broadcast assistants. Headrick, 28, is concluding his second season as the play-by-play voice of the Mudcats. Before arriving in Zebulon prior to the 2012 season, the Maryville, […]
Astros, Angels dominating MiLB postseason
Normally we don’t cover MiLB games, but this is worth noting: the Houston Astros have six affiliates playing in the postseason, while the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Washington Nationals have four. It’s not unheard-of for a MLB team to put six teams in the MiLB postseason, but it’s not a frequent occurrence, […]
MiLB Charities donates $27.5K for Oklahoma City tornado victims
Minor League Baseball is donating $27,500 to the American Red Cross of Oklahoma City to assist individuals affected by the tornadoes that hit the area in late May/early June. Minor League Baseball’s Chief Marketing Officer, Michael Hand, will make a check presentation on behalf of MiLB Charities on July 12 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark before […]