After being dumped from the MiLB lineup in MLB’s makeover of the industry, the Batavia Muckdogs saw success in the summer-collegiate world, more than doubling attendance at Dwyer Stadium. (more…)
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Batavia may join Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League
We may see a Batavia (NY) team in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, as another former NY-Penn League market transitions to the summer-collegiate world. (more…)
MLB, MiLB Continue War of Words; More Meetings Scheduled
The war of words between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball over the proposed contraction of 42 MiLB teams continues, with another meeting scheduled for later this month—a war highlighted with the unexpected emergence of the Batavia Muckdogs as a contraction issue. (more…)
Batavia, Miami Extend Player-Development Contract
The Batavia Muckdogs (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) and the Miami Marlins have extended their player-development contract through the 2020 season. (more…)
Muckdogs Could Extend Dwyer Stadium Lease
The Batavia Muckdogs (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) could extend their Dwyer Stadium lease beyond 2018, a move that would bring certainty to the franchise’s near future. (more…)
Dwyer Stadium Receives Upgrades
As it prepares for another season for the Batavia Muckdogs (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), Dwyer Stadium is receiving a series of upgrades. (more…)
Dave Chase New GM of Batavia Muckdogs
Pro baseball veteran Dave Chase is the new general manager of the Batavia Muckdogs (Short Season A; New York-Penn League), tasked with overseeing operations after the league took control of the franchise and its future in Batavia up in the air. (more…)
Dwyer Stadium Lease Turned Over to New York-Penn League
Now that the New York-Penn League is taking over the operations of the Batavia Muckdogs, the City of Batavia has passed a resolution to transfer the Dwyer Stadium lease to the circuit. (more…)
New York-Penn League Takes Control of Muckdogs
It has been confirmed that the New York-Penn League will take over the operations of Batavia Muckdogs, leaving some questions about the club’s future. (more…)
Batavia Muckdogs Operating Agreement Expires
An agreement for the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) to operate the Batavia Muckdogs (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) has expired, raising questions about the team’s future. (more…)
Muckdogs Face Uncertain Future
As the New-York Penn League continues to evolve, the Batavia Muckdogs find themselves in a situation of uncertainty. (more…)
Spikes Game Delayed by Sheep
Of every delay imaginable, perhaps the least likely to be foreseen is one caused by a stray sheep. The State College Spikes (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), however, experienced that firsthand on Thursday, when a wandering sheep delayed their contest against the visiting Batavia Muckdogs. (more…)
Taste NY Expands MiLB Partnership
Ballparks across the Empire State will have a more local flavor this summer, thanks to partnerships between Taste NY and five New-York based Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)