Billings and Princeton announce PDC extensions.Though the signing period is technically completed, we’re still receiving word about some extensions. Under the heading of Duh!, the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their PDC through 2012. The extension was totally expected; the only real news was regarding the length. In the rookie […]
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Grizzlies announce staff promotions
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) today announced several promotions with regards to the organization’s executive management.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) today announced several promotions with regards to the organization’s executive management. Executive Vice President Andrew Stuebner has assumed the role of team General Manager as the Grizzlies top executive. […]
Amaro new GM in Philly
Ruben Amaro Jr.’s ascension to GM of the Philadelphia Phillies is a great story.Ruben Amaro Jr.’s ascension to GM of the Philadelphia Phillies is a great story. Amaro was basically born a Phillie: his father, Ruben Amaro, was a shortstop for the Phillies when Jr. was born in 1965. Amaro was a batboy for the […]
After loss of Red Sox, Sarasota debates baseball future
Having grasped defeat from the jaws of certain victory in their pursuit of the Boston Red Sox, elected officials in Sarasota are now discussing the future of Ed Smith Stadium and MLB spring training. The current plan is to pursue discussions with the Baltimore Orioles about a potential Ed Smith Stadium lease that calls for […]
Atlantic League (1896)
Atlantic League (1896) Class D 1896-1900 The Atlantic League was the successor of the Pennsylvania State League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Allentown Peanuts, 1898-1900 Elmira, 1900 Harrisburg, 1900 Hartford Cooperatives, 1898 Hartford Bluebirds, 1896-1897 Jersey City, 1900 Lancaster Maroons, 1896-1899 New Haven Texas Steers, 1896 New York Metropolitans, 1896 Newark Colts, 1896-1900 Norfolk Jewels, 1897-1898 […]
Atlantic League (1914)
Atlantic League (1914) history Class D 1914 The Atlantic League was the successor of the New York-New Jersey League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Asbury Park Sea Urchins, 1914 Bloomfield-Long Branch Cubans, 1914 Danbury Hatters, 1914 Long Branch Cubans, 1914 Middletown Middies, 1914 Newark Cubans, 1914 Newburgh Hillclimbers, 1914 Paterson Silk Citys, 1914 Perth Amboy Pacers, […]
Atlantic Association (1889)
Atlantic Association (1889) Unaffiliated 1889-1890 Teams (in alphabetical order) Baltimore Orioles, 1890 Easton, 1889 Harrisburg Ponies, 1890 Hartford, 1889-1890 Jersey City, 1890 Jersey City Skeeters, 1889 Lebanon, 1890 Lowell, 1889 New Haven, 1889-1890 Newark Little Giants, 1889 Norwalk, 1889 Washington Senators, 1890 Wilkes-Barre Coal Barons, 1889 Wilmington Peach Growers, 1890 Worcester, 1889-1890
Atlantic Association
Atlantic Association history Class D 1908 Teams (in alphabetical order) Attleboro Angels, 1908 Lewiston, 1908 Newport Ponies, 1908 Pawtucket Colts, 1908 Portland Blue Sox, 1908 Taunton Angels, 1908 Woonsocket Trotters, 1908
Arkansas-Texas League
Arkansas-Texas League history Class D 1908 Teams (in alphabetical order) Camden Ouachitas, 1908 Hot Springs Vapors, 1908 Pine Bluff Barristers, 1908 Texarkana Shine-Oners, 1908
Arkansas State League (1908-1909)
Arkansas State League (1908-1909) Class D 1908-1909 Teams (in alphabetical order) Alexandria Hoo Hoos, 1909 Argenta Shamrocks, 1908-1909 Brinkley, 1908 Fort Smith Soldiers, 1909 Helena Hellions, 1908-1909 Hot Springs Vaporites, 1908-1909 Jonesboro, 1909 Monroe Pearl Diggers, 1909 Newport Pearl Diggers, 1908 Newport-Batesville Pearl Diggers, 1909 Pine Bluff Pine Knots, 1908 Poplar Bluff, 1908 Texarkana, 1909
Arkansas State League / Arkansas-Missouri League
Arkansas State League / Arkansas-Missouri League Class D 1934-1940 This league played under the Arkansas State League name in 1934-1935 and under the Arkansas-Missouri League name in 1936-1940. Teams (in alphabetical order) Bentonville Mustangs, 1936 Bentonville Officeholders, 1934-1935 Carthage Pirates, 1938-1940 Cassville Blues, 1936 Cassville Tigers, 1935 Fayetteville Angels, 1937-1940 Fayetteville Bears, 1935-1936 Fayetteville Educators, […]
Arizona State League / Arizona-Texas League / Arizona-Mexico League
Arizona State League / Arizona-Texas League / Arizona-Mexico League Class D 1928-1932, 1937-1939 Class C 1940-1941, 1947-1950, 1952-1958 This league played under the Arizona State League name in 1928-1930, under the Arizona-Texas League name in 1931-1950 and 1953-1954, and the Arizona-Mexico League name in 1955-1958. In 1951-1952 this league merged with the Sunset League and […]
Appalachian League
The Appalachian League has deep roots as a Class D league before and after World War II; it was one of the few minor leagues to keep playing during wartime. The modern Appalachian League launched in 1957 and moved to a rookie classification in 1963. Class D / 1911-1914, 1921-1925, 1937-1955, 1957-1962 Rookie / 1963-present […]