The Hickory Crawdads (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Texas Rangers extended their player development contract for four years, through the 2018 season. The Crawdads have been the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Rangers since the 2009 campaign, with playoff appearances in 2010 and 2011. Hickory posted a league-best 79-58 record in 2011, […]
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Suns, Nats extend player development contract
This was expected: The Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Washington Nationals announced a two-year player development contract running through the end of the 2016 season. The agreement on a player development contract means the Suns affiliation with the Nationals will stretch at least 10 years. The Suns and Nationals began their […]
ValleyCats, Astros extend player development contract
Another PDC renewal: The Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Houston Astros are extending their player development contract for another two years, through the 2016 season. “The ValleyCats are pleased to continue our excellent relationship with the Houston Astros, which will mark our 15th and 16th years together,” said ValleyCats President Bill […]
Captains, Indians extend player development contract
The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The Lake County franchise has been affiliated with the Indians since 1991, when the club was located in Columbus, Georgia. The franchise was known as the Columbus Indians in 1991, the Columbus Red […]
Las Vegas 51s, New York Mets extend player development contract
As previewed earlier this week, the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the New York Mets renewed their player development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the 2016 season. “We have had a great partnership with the Las Vegas 51s and the city of Las Vegas, one which continues to provide […]
Clearwater Threshers set attendance record
Another attendance record to report: The Clearwater Threshers (High Class A; Florida State League) have set a new single-season attendance record for Bright House Field, with 195,063 guests over 70 home openings in the 2014 season. The new mark breaks the previous record of 177,297, set in 2012 over 69 openings. The average attendance was […]
Young: Stars may spend part of 2015 in Huntsville
The Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) could spend half or all of 2015 at Joe Davis Stadium if a new Biloxi ballpark isn’t completed, as owner Ken Young reviews his options for the coming year. That the new Biloxi ballpark is far behind schedule is no secret: Biloxi officials are bracing for a construction […]
Lancaster JetHawks, Houston Astros extend player development contract
The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) and the Houston Astros extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more years, through 2016. “Coming on the heels of another season of onfield success featuring high-profile prospects, we are excited to continue our partnership with Houston,” said JetHawks Vice President Brad Seymour. “The Astros continue […]
Two PDCs renewed: Muckdogs/Marlins, ‘Days/Nats
We have two more PDC renewals in the short season A NY-Penn League to report, as the Batavia Muckdogs/Miami Marlins and Auburn Doubledays/Washington Nationals affiliations will continue through 2016. A joint announcement was made by Marlins Farm Director Brian Chattin and Brian Paris, president of the Genesee County Baseball Club, the non-for-profit that owns the […]
After 28 years, George Spelius stepping down as Midwest League president
Another milestone to note: After 28 years, George Spelius is stepping down at the end of the season as president of the Low Class A Midwest League. “There comes a time when it’s time, and it’s time,” the 80-year-old Spelius told the Quad-City Times. “It’s been a good, long run and the league is as […]
Colorado Springs Sky Sox set attendance record
Another good year at Security Service Field, where the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) set a season attendance record after a big crowd Tuesday night. The Sky Sox welcomed 7,630 fans through the gates Tuesday night and in the process set a new single-season attendance record. The 344,523 fans to enter […]
Spokane, Texas extend player-development contract
The Spokane Indians (short season A; Northwest League) will remain a Texas Rangers affiliate through 2016, as the two teams extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years. “We’re more than excited to be able to continue the affiliation with the Texas Rangers two more years,” said Spokane Indians Vice President-General Manager Chris Duff. […]
It’s official: Astros, River Bandits extend affiliation
Here’s the official announcement: The Quad Cities River Bandits (Class A; Midwest League) and the Houston Astros have signed a two-year extension of their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. River Bandits owner Dave Heller and Astros President of Business Operations Reid Ryan made the announcement at a press conference Tuesday at Modern Woodmen […]