Another ballpark improvement to pass along: the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) and the City of Charleston announced the playing surface at Appalachian Power Park will be renovated for the 2015 season. (more…)
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Last affiliation piece: High Desert, Texas
This marks our last affiliation announcement of the 2015-2016 term, as the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) and the Texas Rangers unveiled a two-year player development contract. (more…)
Mudcats, Braves make it official: Two-year PDC
The Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) made it official: the two teams agreed to a two-year player development contract, through the 2016 season. (more…)
Milovich, Sonju win league honors
Myrtle Beach’s Andy Milovich is the 2014 Calvin Falwell Executive of the Year Award winner in the Carolina League, while Frisco’s Scott Sonju is the Bill Valentine Texas League Executive of the Year. (more…)
Daniels: We expect to be in High Desert in 2015-2016
Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels says he expects his team to sign a player development contract with the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), resolving the last open affiliations in MiLB/MLB for 2015-2016. (more…)
New Boise owners: Yes, we need a new ballpark
Minor League Baseball and real-estate development intersect again, as the new owners of the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) say they’ll work on a public-private partnership that includes a new ballpark. (more…)
New for 2015: South Bend Cubs
Fly away, Silver Hawks: To celebrate a new affiliation with the Chicago Cubs, it’s now the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) playing out of Four Winds Field. (more…)
It’s official: New Biloxi ballpark to be MGM Park
We’ve referenced this a few times, and now it’s official: MGM Resorts International has closed on a 20-year naming-rights deal for the new Biloxi ballpark, resulting in MGM Park. (more…)
Volcanoes, Giants officially announce PDC extension
Another of those unannounced PDCs to announce: the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (short season A; Northwest League) and the San Francisco Giants renewed their player development contract through the 2016 season. (more…)
A’s stay with Beloit; D-Backs to Kane County
Midwest League PDC news: The Beloit Snappers will remain an Oakland A’s affiliate for two more years, while the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed a new player development contract with the Kane County Cougars. (more…)
Hartford planning board opposes new Rock Cats ballpark
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending the city drop a plan for a new New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark, though the full City Council will take up the issue shortly. (more…)
Louisville Bats sold to Katzoffs; current owners maintain interest
Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition LLC, headed by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, is buying a majority interest in the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), with existing owners retaining a share of the team. (more…)
Lugnuts, Blue Jays finally announce PDC extension
Here’s the official announcement: the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. (more…)