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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Esurance Home Field Advantage Winners Unveiled
Minor League Baseball and Esurance have announced the winners of the first annual Esurance Home Field Advantage Award. The award honors the communities who best supported their hometown Minor League Baseball teams this season. (more…)
Burlington Royals Claim Appy League Awards
The Burlington Royals have been recognized by the Appalachian League, claiming the circuit’s top two prizes. General manager Ryan Keur won executive of the year for the third straight season, while Royals also claimed Promotional Organization of the Year. (more…)
City Suspends Planning on San Antonio Triple-A Bid
San Antonio has halted financial planning on a new ballpark for the relocating Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), putting the future of a new facility in doubt. (more…)
IronPigs Draw Over 600,000 Fans, Set Record
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) broke an attendance record in 2016, as they drew over 600,000 fans for the ninth straight season. Since their inaugural season in 2008, the IronPigs have led Minor League Baseball with a per-game average attendance of 8,978. (more…)
Lugnuts Announce Mini Golf Course
The trend of offseason golf at the ballpark continues, as the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) will offer mini golf at Cooley Law School Stadium. (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…)
Bakersfield Blaze Play Final Game
Monday night marked the end of an era, as the Bakersfield Blaze (High A; California League) played their final game. (more…)
Southern League Announces Award Winners
The Southern League has announced the winners of its annual Executive awards. This year’s slate features multiple awards for several teams, including the Birmingham Barons, Tennessee Smokies, Jackson Generals, and Pensacola Blue Wahoos. (more…)
Chris Allen Honored by Southern League
The Southern League has honored Tennessee Smokies president and COO Chris Allen, naming him the league’s Outstanding Employee of the Year for 2016. This marks the first time that time that Allen has received the award. (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…)
Arch Seeks Nearly $19M Reimbursement
Now that it is tasked with the completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, Arch Insurance is seeking a substantial reimbursement from the ballpark’s former developer. (more…)
Fayetteville Ballpark Financing Plan Approved
The Fayetteville City Council approved a financing plan for a new ballpark for a Houston Astros High A Carolina League team that combines city funds with contributions from Cumberland County. (more…)