The New York Mets will keep the core of their MiLB affiliates in place for 2021 and beyond, with the only change adding the Brooklyn Cyclones as a new full-season affiliate, replacing the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
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MLB teams being apprised of their MiLB affiliates
We are closer to a resolution of the MLB extreme makeover of Minor League Baseball, as major-league teams are being appraised about their affiliates in 2021 and beyond–though not every MLB team is happy about the changes. (more…)
Woodfork new overlord of MLB Minor League Operations
Major League Baseball has named Peter Woodfork as Senior Vice President, Minor League Operations & Development, overseeing all aspects of player development for licensed affiliates, including minor-league governance, scheduling, umpiring, license compliance, and other league administration functions. (more…)
SI Yankees “shocked” by Yankees affiliate decision
Though it had been announced that the Short Season A NY-Penn League would potentially be transitioning to a summer-collegiate league, Staten Island Yankees management says they were not informed about being dropped by the New York Yankees as an affiliate. (more…)
Thunder owner Plumeri: We were betrayed by Yankees
Trenton Thunder owner Joseph Plumeri issued a sharp statement about the decision by the New York Yankees to sever its affiliation with the Class AA Eastern League team in favor of a new relationship with the Somerset Patriots. (more…)
Yankees announce affiliate changes in first glimpse of MiLB overhaul
The New York Yankees will add the formerly independent Somerset Patriots as a Double-A affiliate and the Hudson Valley Renegades as a High-A affiliate, positioning the Trenton Thunder with a potential move to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Naturals, Royals Extend Affiliation Through 2022
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) and Kansas City Royals have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract, which now runs through the 2022 season. (more…)
Bulls, Rays Extend Affiliation Through 2022
The Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) and Tampa Bay Rays are continuing their affiliation, announcing a player development contract (PDC) extension through the 2022 season. (more…)
Storm Chasers, Royals Extend PDC Through 2022
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Kansas City Royals have extended their player development contract, carrying it through the 2022 season. The extension, announced prior to Monday’s exhibition between the Storm Chasers and visiting Royals, continues the longest active Triple-A affiliation in Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Isotopes, Rockies Extend PDC Through 2022
The Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Colorado Rockies have extended their player development contract (PDC), which now runs through the 2022 season. (more…)
Padres, Chihuahuas Extend PDC Through 2022
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2022, continuing a longstanding affiliation. The extension is a two-year add-on to an agreement that ran through 2020. (more…)
Sea Dogs, Red Sox Extend PDC Through 2022
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) and Boston Red Sox have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract, effectively carrying their affiliation through the 2022 season. (more…)
Rumble Ponies Announce NYSEG Stadium Upgrades, Extend Lease
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced $5.1 million worth of NYSEG Stadium upgrades for 2019, and exercised an option to extend their lease through 2026. In addition, the team has extended its player development contract with the New York Mets through 2022. (more…)