The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs made a huge stir in the offseason in remaking their farm systems, but lost in the shuffle was the work by Colorado Rockies to centralize a system in the Mountain Time Zone. (more…)
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Boise Hawks officially sold; staff added
The Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) are now officially under Agon Sports & Entertainment ownership, with additions made to the front office. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #1, Affiliate Dance
We end our review of the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014 with the top story of the year: the MLB/MiLB affiliate dance. (more…)
New Boise owners: Yes, we need a new ballpark
Minor League Baseball and real-estate development intersect again, as the new owners of the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) say they’ll work on a public-private partnership that includes a new ballpark. (more…)
Boise Hawks sold to Eiseman, Schoen
We expect plenty of news about franchise sales this fall, and here’s the first: Jeff Eiseman and Chris Schoen of Agon Sports and Entertainment are purchasing the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Short-season A open affiliations set
We’ll be awaiting official press releases, but the three open short-season A affiliations are now set: Colorado Rockies to Boise Hawks, Chicago Cubs to Eugene Emeralds and San Diego Padres to Tri-City Dust Devils. (more…)
Today’s affiliation buzz: What’s happening with the Cubs?
With the Chicago Cubs declining to renew player-development contracts with the Daytona Cubs, Kane County Cougars and Boise Hawks, the MLB team may be looking to revamp its farm system for 2015 and beyond. There is a definite plus for any MiLB team to affiliated with the Cubs: the brand awareness is tremendous. Other teams […]
Boise adopts new look for 2013
The Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) unveiled updated uniforms for the 2013 season, adding a “scratch mark” to their existing colors and uniform designs. The team unveiled the new look today at a Boise event. New home uniforms. New road uniforms. New alternate uniforms. —- Share your news with the baseball community. Send […]
Hawks, Cubs renew affiliation
The Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) and the Chicago Cubs are renewing their player-development contract, despite concerns from the Cubs about the conditions at Memorial Stadium. The pair will remain affiliated for two more years, through 2014. Here’s a look at the current affiliate status. RELATED STORIES: As Hawks open season, new Boise ballpark […]
Milwaukie: Efforts to bring Northwest League team to new ballpark are done
The inability of the short-season Northwest League to commit a team to a new ballpark has led Milwaukie (Ore.) officials to drop work on funding for such a new facility. The league and the city were facing a July 31 deadline for a team. Last week the league informed the city that a team commitment […]
Hawks: We proposed moving to Hillsboro
Though the Yakima Bears ultimately won the right to move to a new Hillsboro (Ore.) ballpark, the Boise Hawks asked for the move and prompted a vote among short-season Northwest League owners. The owners ultimately voted 7-1 to allow the Bears to move to Hillsboro in 2013 (presumably the Hawks were the only vote against), […]
As Hawks open season, new Boise ballpark still in limbo
As the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) prepare for the 2012 season, there’s been little talk of a new downtown ballpark, with the future of pro ball in the city on hold. Memorial Stadium is a very basic ballpark in an era where fans and players expect a whole lot more; as Hawks […]
Cubs: We’ll drop Boise affiliation without new ballpark
As Boise discusses a new downtown ballpark, the Chicago Cubs became a player in the ballpark debate by proclaiming the team would walk away from Idaho if a new facility isn’t in the works by September. During a public forum last week Bill Buckner, a resident of Boise now working for the Cubs, said his […]