Another affiliation change has taken place at the Double-A level, as the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) have agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The two-year pact runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
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Travelers Sign Affiliation with Mariners
The Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) will begin next season with a new parent club, as the team has reached an agreement with the Seattle Mariners. That player development contract (PDC) runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
Mud Hens, Tigers Extend PDC
A longtime affiliation will continue, as the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) have extended their agreement. The renewal runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
IronBirds, Orioles Extend PDC
There is an affiliation extension to report, as the Aberdeen Ironbirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Baltimore Orioles have renewed their agreement. The two-year player development contract (PDC) runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
Generals, D-Backs Announce New Affiliation
The Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks announced a new player-development contract (PDC) though 2020, ending the Seattle Mariners’ tenure in Jackson. (more…)
SeaWolves, Tigers Extend PDC
We will be running two major announcements from the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) today. Firstly, the SeaWolves have extend their player development contract (PDC) with the Detroit Tigers. The agreement runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
Rangers Confirm Plans To Repurpose Globe Life Park
The Texas Rangers and Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams confirmed plans to convert Globe Life Park to a variety of new uses should voters approve plans for a new retractable-roof ballpark in November’s elections. (more…)
Central Florida Signs Pact With Braves
The first major affiliation shift of 2016 has taken place, as the Florida State League‘s new Central Florida franchise has signed an agreement with the Atlanta Braves. The player development contract (PDC) between the two teams run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Rangers and Dallas Confirm Past Ballpark Talks
As expected, the Texas Rangers and City of Dallas officials previously engaged in ballpark talks, but both sides agree that the process never heavily progressed. (more…)
Blue Wahoos, Reds Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to report, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) and Cincinnati Reds have extended their agreement. The renewal of their player development contract (PDC) is for two seasons, running through 2018. (more…)
Hotel Zachary Coming to Wrigleyville
The area around Wrigley Field is rapidly changing, but that is not preventing the Chicago Cubs from incorporating some homages to the past. Earlier this week it was announced that the latest addition to Wrigleyville will be a hotel by Hickory Street Capital named Hotel Zachary, in honor of Wrigley Field architect Zachary Taylor Davis. (more…)
Hillsborough Nearing High Tourism Impact Status
In competing for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, Hillsborough County may receive a boost through high impact tourism status. (more…)
2010 Appraisal: Chase Field Worth $45M
Chase Field was worth $45 million as of six years ago, according to a 2010 appraisal that was commissioned by Maricopa County. (more…)