Inland Empire, Angels Extend Player Development Contract
Another renewal that’s not a surprise: the Inland Empire 66ers (High A; California League) and the Los Angeles Angels extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2022 season. (more…)
Modular Apartments Dropped at Tiger Stadium Site
A modular apartment drop took place Tuesday at the site of Detroit’s Tiger Stadium, part of the ongoing construction of a new mixed-use development. (more…)
AquaSox, Mariners Extend PDC Through 2022
The Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) and Seattle Mariners have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), carrying it through the 2022 season. Prior to this announcement, the affiliation between the two clubs was to run through 2020. (more…)
Rangers Pass on Missions Affiliation Amid Wolff Stadium Concerns
Issues surrounding Wolff Stadium raised concerns for the Texas Rangers, contributing to the club’s decision to pass on an affiliation with the San Antonio Missions (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Madison Approves Ballpark Construction Bid
The Madison, AL City Council has approved a bid from Hoar Construction to oversee construction of the city’s new Southern League ballpark, set to open in 2020. (more…)
Agreement Could Trigger Hank Aaron Stadium’s Demolition
Under the terms of a ground lease between Mobile and the ballpark’s land owner, Hank Aaron Stadium might need to be demolished if it is unused in the years after the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) relocate. (more…)
Rangers Plan Intimate Globe Life Field Design
As they work with project officials, the Texas Rangers are planning for Globe Life Field to feature a more intimate design than its predecessor. (more…)
Grizzlies, Nationals Announce Affiliation Through 2020
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Washington Nationals are entering into an affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). That means their agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Sounds, Rangers to Announce Affiliation
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Texas Rangers will announce a new affiliation on Thursday, with the clubs set to enter into a four-year player development contract (PDC). (more…)
2018-19 MiLB Offseason Preview
Minor League Baseball is entering its offseason. While the action at the ballpark will cease for a few months, there will be plenty of storylines to follow between now and next season. We discuss those potential developments in our MiLB offseason preview. (more…)
Brewers, San Antonio Continue Affiliation Deal
Well, so much for the conventional wisdom: the Milwaukee Brewers will continue as parent of the San Antonio Missions (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), after the former Colorado Springs Sky Sox move for the 2019 season. (more…)
Huntington Park Preps Finale to Big Season
The Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) are preparing to close out a big season at Huntington Park, as the ballpark will host tonight’s Triple-A National Championship Game. (more…)
Johnson, Massengill Resign From Gwinnett
Two top executives have departed the Gwinnett Stripers (Class AAA; International League), as vice president and general manager North Johnson and assistant general manager Shari Massengill have each resigned. (more…)