After some last-minute negotiations, the Rochester Red Wings announced a new affiliation deal with the Washington Nationals, keeping the team in the Class AAA International League. (more…)
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Let the Affiliate Dance begin!
With the announcement today by the New York Yankees about their new affiliate structure, we’ve updated and overhauled our Affiliate Dance page to better track the offseason overhaul of Minor League Baseball. (more…)
2018 Affiliate Dance Recap
The 2018 affiliation shuffle was one of the busiest in recent memory. Several Minor League Baseball teams entered into player development contracts (PDCs) with new Major League Baseball parent clubs, giving the affiliation landscape a different look going forward. (more…)
Raptors, Dodgers Renew Affiliation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced a renewal of their player development contract (PDC) with the Odgen Raptors (Rookie; Pioneer League). An announcement from the Dodgers did not explicitly state the renewal length, but Raptors team president Dave Baggott confirmed to the Standard-Examiner that the extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Snappers, A’s Renew Affiliation Through 2020
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) and Oakland A’s are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC) extension. The agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Power, Mariners Announce New Affiliation
There has been an affiliation shift at the Low-A level, as the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League) and Seattle Mariners have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). The agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Grasshoppers, Pirates Announce Affiliation
There has been a major affiliation shift at the Low-A level, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) have announced a player development contract (PDC) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The two-year agreement runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Shop Affiliation Options
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are shopping their affiliation options, including a potential renewal with the Cincinnati Reds or an agreement with a new parent club. (more…)
Clinton, Miami Announce New Player Development Contract
We have a new affiliation at Low A, where the Clinton LumberKings (Low A; Midwest League) and the Miami Marlins announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). (more…)
Sounds, Rangers Announce Affiliation Through 2022
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Texas Rangers have made their new affiliation official, announcing a player development contract (PDC) through the 2022 season. (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…)
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…)