It’s a new look and an old partner for the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the team announced a return to a Houston Astros affiliation and a series of new logos and branding. (more…)
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Fresno Grizzlies: We’ll Have a New MLB Affiliate
The first news for the 2018 Affiliate Dance regarding a new relationship: the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Houston Astros are not renewing their player-development contract (PDC). (more…)
River Bandits, Astros Extend Affiliation
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and the Houston Astros extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
ValleyCats, Astros Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Houston Astros have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), carrying their affiliation through the 2020 season. (more…)
2019 Ticket Sales Strong in Fayetteville
The Fayetteville Carolina League club that will open a new ballpark in 2019 is reporting strong ticket sales, potentially setting the tone for a big debut season. (more…)
MLB Announces 2019 Monterrey Games
Major League Baseball will return to Monterrey, Mexico in 2019 with three different events, including Spring Training and regular-season games. (more…)
Astros Extend Lease, Start Planning Minute Maid Park 2.0
The Houston Astros extended their ballpark lease through 2050, with plans to revamp the ballpark into Minute Maid Park 2.0 in years to come. (more…)
Astros Extend Jeff Luhnow’s Contract
Jeff Luhnow has received a contract extension and promotion from the Houston Astros through the 2023 season, the team has announced. Luhnow, who was appointed as General Manager in 2011, has been named President of Baseball Operations and General Manager. (more…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 MLB Throwback Nights
In one of the better promotional trends for 2018 Major League Baseball, several teams will feature throwback nights. The promotions in the works will allow fans to see a unique mix of retro-inspired uniforms, while simultaneously paying homage to history. (more…)
2018 Preview: Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches next week. Up next: the Houston Astros and Minute Maid Park. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 2
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We continue our ranking of MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities with part two, covering organizations 24-19. (more…)
New for 2018: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
We have a new name for The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, spring home of the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros, after a naming-rights sale: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
Harris County Approves Astrodome Renovation
Harris County officials have approved a $105 million renovation to the Astrodome, bringing some certainty to the venerable structure’s future. (more…)