With a week to go for MLB and MiLB teams to renew their current affiliations, we expect to see a lot of these kinds of announcements: the Idaho Falls Chukars (rookie; Pioneer League) and the Kansas City Royals extended their affiliation deal through 2020. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2020
Captains, Indians Renew Affiliation Through 2020
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) will remain an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians through 2020, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development (PDC) contract extension. The Captains have only been affiliated with the Indians in the club’s 16-year history. (more…)
Coastal Plain League Team, Ballpark Pitched for Mint Hill
Pending voter approval of a bond issue that includes funds for a new ballpark, Mint Hill, NC could field a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team starting in 2020. (more…)
Erie, Detroit Extend Player Development Contract
Another affiliation deal to report: the Detroit Tigers and the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension through 2020. (more…)
Five Finalists Unveiled for North Alabama Team Name
We have the five finalists for the name of the Class AA Southern League team debuting in 2020 in Madison (AL), a Huntsville suburb, as local slang and aeronautics names prevail. (more…)
JetHawks, Rockies Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Lancaster JetHawks (High A; California League) and Colorado Rockies have agreed to a two-year extension of their affiliation, carrying it through the 2020 season. The Rockies became the 5th Major League affiliate in the history of the JetHawks, when the original agreement was signed prior to the 2017 season. (more…)
10 Finalists for New Madison Team Name Unveiled
A slate of 10 finalists have been unveiled in the name the team contest for Madison, AL‘s upcoming Class AA Southern League club, which will open a new ballpark in 2020. (more…)
Storm Chasers, Royals Extend Player Development Contract
In a move that surprises no one, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Kansas City Royals extended their player development contract through the 2020 season. (more…)
Mustangs, Reds Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and the Cincinnati Reds have signed a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), announcing a pact through the 2020 season. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Extend PDCs With Five Affiliates
The Baltimore Orioles have announced two-year player development contract (PDC) extensions with five affiliates, with all of the agreements now running through the 2020 season. (more…)
Madison Southern League Team Name Options Being Narrowed Down
Club officials are closer to revealing finalists for a new Madison Southern League team name, with work taking place to narrow a broad field of suggested names. (more…)
P-Nats Pursue New Fredericksburg Ballpark
The Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) are pursuing a move to a new Fredericksburg, VA ballpark, with the city to vote on a letter of intent with the team next month. (more…)
Populous Expected to Land Dunedin Stadium Renovation Contract
Kansas City-based Populous is expected to land the design contract for an $81-million renovation of Toronto Blue Jays spring-training facilities, including Dunedin Stadium and the Englebert Complex. (more…)