The Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Oakland A’s will continue their affiliation through 2020, the result of a two-year player development contract (PDC) extension. (more…)
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San Rafael Pacifics to Become Oysters on August 10
As part of an Oysters and Baseball Festival at Albert Park, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) will play as the Oysters on August 10. The event is part of a partnership between the Pacifics and the Hog Island Oyster Co. (more…)
CLEAR Adds Biometrics to Safeco Field Admissions, Concessions
The latest in biometric tech at sporting facilities comes in Seattle, where CLEAR announced a deal to implement its system at Safeco Field for Seattle Mariners games. (more…)
Little League World Series to Feature New Video Displays
New video displays are in place for the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series, including new videoboards at Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium. (more…)
Loons to Play as Camels August 22
In honor of mascot Rall E. Camel, the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) will play as the Great Lakes Camels on August 22. (more…)
JetHawks, Rockies Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Lancaster JetHawks (High A; California League) and Colorado Rockies have agreed to a two-year extension of their affiliation, carrying it through the 2020 season. The Rockies became the 5th Major League affiliate in the history of the JetHawks, when the original agreement was signed prior to the 2017 season. (more…)
New York-Penn League Unveils 2018 Hall of Fame Class
The Short Season A New York-Penn League has unveiled its 2018 Hall of Fame class, with inductions scheduled to take place at this month’s All-Star Game. (more…)
Emeralds, Cubs Extend PDC Through 2022
The Eugene Emeralds (Short Season A; Northwest League) have announced an extended player development contract (PDC) with the Chicago Cubs, carrying their affiliation through the 2022 season. The extension is for four years. (more…)
Saints to Become St. Paul Guttural Uff Das On August 13
In a promotion that originates in an April Fool’s Day announcement, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will play as the St. Paul Guttural Uff Das on August 13. (more…)
Waterloo Bucks Will Host NWL 2019 All-Star Game
The 2019 Northwoods League All-Star Game will be hosted by the Waterloo Bucks at their home ballpark, Cost Cutters Field at Riverfront Stadium. The summer-collegiate league’s annual event, which is traditionally held in late-July, will return to Waterloo for the first time since 1996. (more…)
Whitecaps, Tigers Extend PDC Through 2022
Another player development contract extension to note: the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the Detroit Tigers extended their affiliation from 2020 to 2022. (more…)
Red Wings, Twins Extend PDC Through 2020
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will continue their affiliation with the Minnesota Twins, as the clubs have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract. The extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Akron RubberDucks to Attempt World Record
At tonight’s contest at Canal Park, the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) will have fans attempt a new Guinness World Record with the largest game of “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.” (more…)