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…)
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Copa de la Diversión Expanding to 72 Teams for 2019
After a very successful 2018, Minor League Baseball‘s “Copa de la Diversión,” or “Fun Cup,” initiative will expand to 72 participating teams in 2019. (more…)
Carolina MiLB Teams Unite for Storm Relief
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence hitting and devastating parts of South Carolina and much of North Carolina, 13 Minor League Baseball teams across the Carolinas are raising money for victims in their states. (more…)
Winston-Salem, White Sox Extend PDC Through 2022
The Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) and the Chicago White Sox extended a player-development contract through 2022, even though it wasn’t due to expire until 2020. (more…)
Billie Jean King Joins Dodgers Ownership Group
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the addition of tennis icon Billie Jean King to their ownership group. King is joining the club’s ownership ranks along with her longtime partner, Ilana Kloss. (more…)
Personnel News: Peoria, Wilmington, Duluth
We have personnel news to report from the Peoria Chiefs (Low A; Midwest League), the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League), and the Duluth Huskies (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (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…)
Express Unveil New Astros Affiliation, Logos/Branding
It’s a new look and an old partner for the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the team announced a return to a Houston Astros affiliation and a series of new logos and branding. (more…)
Pelicans Promote Kristin Call to Assistant GM
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) have promoted Kristin Call to the position of assistant general manager. Prior to this promotion, Call was the club’s senior director of marketing. (more…)
California League Unveils 2018 Executive Awards
The High-A California League has announced its 2018 Executive Awards. Teams submitted nominations and winners were voted on by their peers. (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…)
Inland Empire, Angels Extend Player Development Contract
Another renewal that’s not a surprise: the Inland Empire 66ers (High A; California League) and the Los Angeles Angels extended their 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…)