The Madison, AL City Council has approved a bid from Hoar Construction to oversee construction of the city’s new Southern League ballpark, set to open in 2020. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
Agreement Could Trigger Hank Aaron Stadium’s Demolition
Under the terms of a ground lease between Mobile and the ballpark’s land owner, Hank Aaron Stadium might need to be demolished if it is unused in the years after the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) relocate. (more…)
Grizzlies, Nationals Announce Affiliation Through 2020
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Washington Nationals are entering into an affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). That means their agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Sounds, Rangers to Announce Affiliation
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Texas Rangers will announce a new affiliation on Thursday, with the clubs set to enter into a four-year player development contract (PDC). (more…)
2018-19 MiLB Offseason Preview
Minor League Baseball is entering its offseason. While the action at the ballpark will cease for a few months, there will be plenty of storylines to follow between now and next season. We discuss those potential developments in our MiLB offseason preview. (more…)
Brewers, San Antonio Continue Affiliation Deal
Well, so much for the conventional wisdom: the Milwaukee Brewers will continue as parent of the San Antonio Missions (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), after the former Colorado Springs Sky Sox move for the 2019 season. (more…)
Huntington Park Preps Finale to Big Season
The Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) are preparing to close out a big season at Huntington Park, as the ballpark will host tonight’s Triple-A National Championship Game. (more…)
Round Rock: We’re Free Agents on Affiliation Front
The Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced it would not be renewing a player-development contract (PDC) with the Texas Rangers, paving the way for the return of the Houston Astros as the team’s parent. (more…)
2018 MiLB/SC/Indy Attendance by Average
We wrap up our listings of affiliated, independent and summer-collegiate baseball 2018 attendance with an accounting of the top 378 teams, as ranked by average. (more…)
MiLB Player Union Being Considered
Amidst the continuing debate over player wages, there are reportedly discussions taking place about whether a Minor League Baseball player union can be formed. (more…)
Oakland Shifts Triple-A Affiliation to Las Vegas
A big piece of the 2018 Affiliate Dance was filled today when the Oakland A’s and the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced a new player-development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
2018 Affiliated Attendance by Average
With affiliated, independent and summer-collegiate 2018 regular seasons now finished, it’s time to look at how individual teams fared. We continue today’s 2018 attendance reviews with a listing of Minor League Baseball attendance ranked by average per game. (more…)
2018 Affiliated Attendance by Total
With affiliated, independent and summer-collegiate 2018 regular seasons now finished, it’s time to look at how individual teams and leagues fared. We continue today’s 2018 attendance reviews with a listing of Minor League Baseball attendance ranked by total attendance. (more…)