It’s throwback night on Aug. 27 for the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League), as the team reclaims an old name — the Daytona Beach Islanders — and a beloved era in ballpark history. (more…)
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It’s Official: Northwoods League to Fond du Lac in 2017
We’ve reported on this a few times, and now it’s official: the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will in Fond du Lac, WI, in 2017, as the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) will run a team out of Marian University. (more…)
NY-Penn League Announces 2016 Hall of Fame Class
Dick Allen, Jorge Posada and Pete Rose highlight the 2016 Hall of Fame class for the Short-Season A New York-Penn League. (more…)
Bees, Angels Extend Player Development Contract
The Burlington Bees (Low A; Midwest League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Announce 2017 ASG Gig From Rio
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos made the announcement that Blue Wahoos Stadium was hosting the 2017 Southern League All-Star Game from a most unique locale: team co-owner Bubba Watson broke the news from the Summer Olympics in Rio. (more…)
Fresno, Astros Extend Player Development Contract
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Houston Astros extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the end of the 2018 season. (more…)
One Week Left for Central Florida Name Voting
One week remains in voting on a name the team contest for a Florida State League team that will begin play at Osceola County Stadium next season. (more…)
Dust Devils, Padres Extend Affiliation
The Tri-City Dust Devils (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the San Diego Padres extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Quakes, Dodgers Extend Player Development Deal
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High A; California League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their player-development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)
Columbia to Host 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game
More good news out of Columbia for baseball fans, as the Columbia Fireflies and Spirit Communications Park have been awarded the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game. (more…)
PNC Field to Host 2017 Triple-A Championship
Next year’s Triple-A National Championship is coming to PNC Field, as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) have announced the event. (more…)
Siegal Joins CornBelter’s Coaching Staff
Justine Siegal is joining the coaching staff of the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League). This will make Siegal the first woman to coach a Frontier League team. (more…)
Chukars, Royals Extend PDC
Some more affiliation news is out, as the Idaho Falls Chukars (Rookie; Pioneer League) have extended their player development contract (PDC) with the Kansas City Royals. The two-year extension runs through the 2018 season. (more…)