Citing anonymous sources, the Boston Globe is reporting the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) have decided to move the team to Worcester (MA), with an announcement set for this afternoon. (more…)
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It’s All About Relationships: The Longest MLB/MiLB Affiliations
The often-fluid nature of baseball affiliations can lead to shifts during every affiliation cycle, making long-lasting agreements between Major League and Minor League teams more notable. With another affiliation cycle set to kick off in the coming weeks, we take a look the longest affiliations in each MiLB league. (more…)
Erie, Detroit Extend Player Development Contract
Another affiliation deal to report: the Detroit Tigers and the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension through 2020. (more…)
Elon Musk Pitches Dodger Stadium High-Speed Dugout Loop
First gondolas, and now an underground public transportation system, as entrepreneur Elon Musk is proposing a tunnel between Dodger Stadium and a yet-to-be-determined western terminus to relieve traffic to Los Angeles Dodgers games. (more…)
Introducing MLB Renovation Watch
In order to keep their facilities competitive, many Major League Baseball teams have pursued ballpark renovations in recent years. With several high-profile improvement projects either in progress or in the works, the MLB Renovation Watch page will keep track of the latest developments when it comes to ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Bees, Angels Extend Player Development Contract Through 2022
This doesn’t really affect any upcoming affiliation deals in 2018, but the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Los Angeles Angels extended their existing player-development contract (PDC) through 2022. (more…)
Deadline Day: 2018 Ballpark Digest Awards Nominations
Today is our deadline for the 2018 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations, as we’re in the midst of mapping out this year’s slate. And we want to hear from you! (more…)
Spikes, Cardinals Extend Player Development Contract
The State College Spikes (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) and the St. Louis Cardinals have extended their player development contract (PDC), pushing their affiliation through 2020. (more…)
Arkansas, Seattle Extend Affiliation Through 2020
We have another affiliation extension to report, as the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) and the Seattle Mariners renewed their player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Prep Work Begins for Little League Classic
Preparation is underway for the second annual Little League Classic, set for Williamsport, PA’s BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field this month. (more…)
Lake Monsters, A’s Extend PDC Through 2020
The Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Oakland A’s will continue their affiliation through 2020, the result of a two-year player development contract (PDC) extension. (more…)
CLEAR Adds Biometrics to Safeco Field Admissions, Concessions
The latest in biometric tech at sporting facilities comes in Seattle, where CLEAR announced a deal to implement its system at Safeco Field for Seattle Mariners games. (more…)
Development Outside Coors Field Could Open in 2021
A planned development from the Colorado Rockies outside Coors Field could open in 2021, bringing some new amenities to the area around the ballpark. (more…)