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Red Wings to operate Batavia again in 2015
Totally not a surprise: the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will operate the Batavia Muckdogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) again in 2015, as Rochester Community Baseball invests more in the franchise. (more…)
New for 2015: West Virginia Black Bears
We have a name for the new Morgantown (W.Va.) team in the short-season NY-Penn League: the West Virginia Black Bears. (more…)
Drayer, Pogorzelski move to Morgantown from Jamestown
There will be continuity when the Jamestown Jammers (short season A; NY-Penn League) move to Morgantown for the 2015 season, as Matthew Drayer and John Pogorzelski reprise their roles with the new team. (more…)
Ten moniker finalists announced for new Morgantown team
The NY-Penn League team playing out of a new Morgantown, W.Va. ballpark next season has released the 10 finalists for the team name, with voting open until Friday. (more…)
Williamsport Crosscutters sold
We have another franchise sale to report: Peter Freund, a minority owner of the New York Yankees and co-owner of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), is leading a group of investors to purchase the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
New Boise owners: Yes, we need a new ballpark
Minor League Baseball and real-estate development intersect again, as the new owners of the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) say they’ll work on a public-private partnership that includes a new ballpark. (more…)
Volcanoes, Giants officially announce PDC extension
Another of those unannounced PDCs to announce: the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (short season A; Northwest League) and the San Francisco Giants renewed their player development contract through the 2016 season. (more…)
Boise Hawks sold to Eiseman, Schoen
We expect plenty of news about franchise sales this fall, and here’s the first: Jeff Eiseman and Chris Schoen of Agon Sports and Entertainment are purchasing the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Eugene, Cubs announce new player development contract
The official announcement: the Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) and the Chicago Cubs announced a new two-year player development contract (PDC), through the 2016 season. (more…)
Short-season A open affiliations set
We’ll be awaiting official press releases, but the three open short-season A affiliations are now set: Colorado Rockies to Boise Hawks, Chicago Cubs to Eugene Emeralds and San Diego Padres to Tri-City Dust Devils. (more…)
Vermont, Oakland extend player development contract
More PDC news: the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Oakland A’s extended their player development contract through the 2016 season. The Vermont Lake Monsters have had a minor league affiliation with the A’s since 2011. “We are pleased to extend our partnership with the Lake Monsters,” said A’s Vice President […]
State College Spikes attract largest crowd in Medlar Field history
Another attendance record to note: the State College Spikes (short season A; NY-Penn League) attracted a franchise-record 6,066 fans last night to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for the regular-season home finale. The crowd got their money’s worth: the Spikes recorded a a walk-off win in the 15th inning, as they defeated the Batavia Muckdogs, […]