One longtime parent club-affiliate relationship will continue, as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are extending their player development contract (PDC) with the Cleveland Indians. This PDC extension comes in the form of a two-year deal, assuring that the two sides will be paired through at least the 2018 season. (more…)
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Promotions Watch: Short Season Giveaways
Short-season baseball will begin in about two weeks, which means a brand new set of promotions are around the corner. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Short Season Theme Nights
In just a few weeks, Minor League Baseball’s short season leagues will begin their campaigns, prompting another round of interesting promotions. (more…)
Volcanoes Announce Ballpark Upgrades
As they prep for their 20th season, the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) are rolling out some upgrades at Volcanoes Stadium. (more…)
Crosscutters Break Ground on New Deck
The Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and city officials broke ground today on a new party deck for BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
Hawks Announce Broadcast Deal
The Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) will air their games online this season, as the team has announced a broadcast partnership with TuneIn internet radio. As part of the agreement, all 76 regular season games can be streamed live on the Hawks’ website, or through the Minor League Baseball First Pitch and TuneIn radio apps. (more…)
NEWSRADIO 1390 to Air Spikes Games
The State College Spikes (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) have a new radio home, as the team has signed an agreement with NEWSRADIO 1390 WRSC. As part of the pact, 1390 am will be the new home for the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Health. (more…)
Cyclones Announce Seinfeld Night 3
The Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have announced plans for Seinfeld Night, signaling the return of the popular annual promotion. As they have before, the Cyclones are pulling out all of the stops to pay tribute to one of the most enduring sitcoms of its time. (more…)
New Dugout Suite Added in Boise
Fresh off of a strong season at the gate, the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) are introducing a new dugout suite at Memorial Stadium. (more…)
Bawmann Out, Smith In with Lowell Spinners
We have a change in the front office of the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), as longtime President and GM Tim Bawmann is leaving to pursue other opportunities, while MiLB vet Shawn Smith takes over as interim GM. (more…)
Spinners sale falls through; team still on market
A bid by local businessmen to buy the Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) from Drew Weber has fallen through, but other local investors are now looking to purchase the franchise. (more…)
Canadians, Blue Jays extend affiliation
Another affiliation deal to announce: the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more seasons, through 2018. (more…)
Personnel news from Lake County, Lowell
We have personnel news today from the Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) and the Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)