The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Houston Astros extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the end of the 2018 season. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2018
Dust Devils, Padres Extend Affiliation
The Tri-City Dust Devils (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the San Diego Padres extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Quakes, Dodgers Extend Player Development Deal
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High A; California League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their player-development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)
Rosemont Moves Forward with New Indy Ballpark
Another potential new market for the independent American Association, as the Chicago suburb of Rosemont is moving forward on a $55-million ballpark project on land offered in 2013 to the Chicago Cubs for a Wrigley Field replacement. (more…)
Chihuahuas, Padres Extend PDC Through 2018
Another player-development contract extension to report: the San Diego Padres and El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) extended their affiliation through the 2018 season. The deal was set to expire at the end of this season. (more…)
Tourists, Rockies Extend Player Development Contract
Another affiliation extension to announce: the Colorado Rockies and Asheville Tourists (Low A; Sally League) extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)
Greensboro to Host 2018 SAL All-Star Game
A site for the 2018 South Atlantic League All-Star Game has been announced, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) will host the event. The contest is set to be played at NewBridge Bank Park on Tuesday, June 19. (more…)
Fayetteville, Astros On Path to Discuss New Ballpark
The Fayetteville (N.C.) City Council received a report on the feasibility of a new High-A Carolina League ballpark and spent last night’s meeting discussing financing and costs before voting to move forward on negotiations with the Houston Astros on a lease and potential construction contribution. (more…)
Collier County to Receive Braves Spring-Training Pitch
Collier County commissioners will get their first look at a proposed $135-million spring-training complex for the Atlanta Braves, as a deal negotiated by a private investment firm will be made public for the first time. (more…)
New P-Nats Ballpark Opening Pushed Back to 2018
A new Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) ballpark won’t open until 2018 at the earliest, as owner Art Silber adjusts the ballpark plan and financing arrangement for the proposed project at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. (more…)
New for 2018: Southwest League
We have another independent baseball league forming, this one for the 2018 season: the Southwest League of Professional Baseball is setting up shop in new multiuse facilities in Texas. (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…)
Yard Goats, Rockies extend PDC through 2018
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Colorado Rockies have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)