The affiliation between the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and the Miami Marlins will continue, as the teams have agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension. At four years, the new agreement assures that the affiliation will continue through the 2020 season. (more…)
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Vin Scully Will Not Call Postseason Games
Despite the wishes of many baseball fans, Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully says he will not call postseason games. (more…)
Missions, Raptors Extend Player Development Contracts
We have two player-development contract (PDC) renewals to pass along: the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) and San Diego Padres extended through 2018, as did the Ogden Raptors (Rookie; Pioneer League) and Los Angeles Dodgers. (more…)
Nationals Renew PDCs with Auburn, Potomac
The Washington Nationals have extended their affiliation agreements with the Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League). Both player development contract (PDC) extensions run through the 2018 season. (more…)
Visalia, Diamondbacks Extend PDC
The Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Orem, Angels Renew Player Development Contract
The Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
RiverDogs, Yankees Renew PDC Through 2020
The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) and the New York Yankees extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
AquaSox, Mariners Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to report, as the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) and Seattle Mariners have agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension. The four-season agreement runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Turner Field Follows in Footsteps of Braves Field
In just a few short weeks, the Atlanta Braves will end their run at Turner Field. While the facility’s days as a ballpark are numbered, it will have another act, as Georgia State University will begin using it as a football stadium, perhaps as soon as next fall. (more…)
SunTrust Park to Open March 31, 2017
An opening date for SunTrust Park has been set, as the Atlanta Braves will host the New York Yankees at the new ballpark on March 31. (more…)
Plaintiffs Granted Appeal in MiLB Wages Lawsuit
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit concerning Minor League Baseball player wages have been granted a key appeal. (more…)
IronPigs, Phillies Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to pass along, as the Philadelphia Phillies and Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) have extended their player development contract (PDC). The pact runs for four years, ensuring that the two teams will be paired through the 2020 season. (more…)
Captains, Indians Renew PDC
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) will continue their affiliation with the Cleveland Indians, as the two sides have agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension. With this two-year agreement, the Captains will remain paired with the Indians through at least 2018. (more…)