Another goes down: the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2020
Myrtle Beach, Cubs Extend Player Development Contract
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Chicago Cubs extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Funding Details Emerge for Proposed Rangers Ballpark
More details have come out about the proposed retractable-roof ballpark for the Texas Rangers, who will be receiving some tax savings and other concessions in the deal. (more…)
Marlins, Zephyrs Extend Player Development Contract
The Miami Marlins and New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Cubs, South Bend Extend Player Development Contract
We have a PDC extension to report: the Chicago Cubs and South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) will remain affiliated through the 2020 season. (more…)
Council Unanimously Approves New Rangers Ballpark; Vote Up Next
The Arlington City Council unanimously approved a development plan for a new $1-billion Texas Rangers retractable-roof ballpark, clearing the way for voter approval in a fall referendum. (more…)
Freund Closes on Memphis Redbirds Purchase
Peter Freund has now officially closed on a majority purchase of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) from the St. Louis Cardinals, as the two teams announce a PDC extension through 2020. (more…)
Flying Squirrels, Giants Extend PDC
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and the San Francisco Giants extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Drive, Red Sox extend player development contract
The Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and the Boston Red Sox extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Barons, White Sox extend affiliation deal
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) and parent Chicago White Sox have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
St. Pete: Rays could leave by 2020 for $33M
The St. Petersburg City Council laid out a path for the Tampa Bay Rays to leave Tropicana Field in 2020 for upwards of $33 million, but it’s not clear whether team owners will take the proposal seriously. (more…)
Big 12 Conference tourney staying in OKC
The Big 12 Conference baseball tourney will take place at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark through 2020, as the tournament contract was extended four more years. (more…)
Baseball, softball could be back in 2020 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee may allow baseball and softball to be added to the 2020 Olympics if requested by the host city — and with Tokyo hosting the games, it is a distinct possibility. (more…)