The Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Los Angeles Dodgers have announced an extension of their player development contract (PDC). With this extension, the two sides are now paired through at least 2018. (more…)
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Lake Monsters, A’s Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to report, as the Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Oakland A’s will continue their relationship. Under the terms of the player development contract (PDC), the two sides will be paired through the 2018 season. (more…)
D-Backs Satisfied in Kane County
From all appearances, the pairing of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kane County Cougars (Low A; Midwest League) is an example of a strong bond between affiliate and parent club. (more…)
Hops, Diamondbacks Extend PDC
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Aces, D-Backs Extend PDC
We have some affiliation news to report, as the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to an extension. The new player development contract (pdc) is for two years, effectively keeping the Aces and D-Backs paired through the 2018 season. (more…)
Ports Extended PDC with A’s
More affiliation news is out, as the Stockton Ports (High A; California League) and the Oakland A’s are set to continue their partnership through 2020. This extension is for four seasons, as the current deal between the Ports and the A’s was set to expire after the 2016 campaign. (more…)
Naturals, Royals Sign PDC Extension
One longtime affiliation is set to continue, as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) are extending their relationship with the Kansas City Royals. (more…)
River Cats, Giants Announce PDC Extension
There is some player-development contract (PDC) news to highlight, as the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the San Francisco Giants have announced an extension through 2020. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #1, Affiliate Dance
We end our review of the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014 with the top story of the year: the MLB/MiLB affiliate dance. (more…)
River Cats, Grizzlies affiliations in play?
Another potential affiliate shift to pass along: there are reports the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are looking to the San Francisco Giants as a new parent. The report quotes sources as saying the River Cats ownership is openly talking about switching to the Giants as a parent. Now, technically, no future […]
Could Blue Jays provide shot in the arm for Bisons?
Attendance at Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) games is down some 1,600 fans per game in two years. Could a new affiliation with the Toronto Blue Jays give the franchise some needed life? Buffalo, in the past, has been a great baseball town, with the team ending the 1990s with 9,000 or so season-ticket […]
Scrappers, Indians renew affiliation
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through 2014. The Scrappers have been affiliated with the Indians since the team’s inaugural season in 1999. “We are thrilled to continue our great relationship with the Indians and look forward to working together […]
The Year That Was: 2010
It was a year that saw many teams struggling on the financial front, the emergence of a truly great ballpark in downtown Minneapolis, some recognition of true notables in front offices, and some potentally great markets entering the baseball world. Here are the top stories of 2010 on Ballpark Digest, as meaured by page views. […]