The St. Louis Cardinals are returning to the State College Spikes (short season A; NY-Penn League) in the first major shift in the affiliation arrangements for 2013-2014, according to a published report. It’s no secret there were tensions between the Spikes and former parent Pittsburgh Pirates this past season, with Spikes management complaining about the […]
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Hudson Valley, Tampa Bay extend PDC
The Hudson Valley Renegades (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. The two teams have been affiliated since 1997. The news was first reported by the Poughkeepsie Journal. Here’s a look at the current affiliate status. —- Share your news with the baseball […]
Tri-City, Astros renew PDC
It’s been eerily quiet on the affiliation front, but we have a new one to report: the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Houston Astros extended their PDC for two more years. The pair, affiliated since the ValleyCats came into existence, will be affiliated through 2014, reports the Troy Record. Otherwise, it’s […]
Crosscutters, Phillies extend PDC
The Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through 2014. The formal announcement was made at Historic Bowman Field prior to the August 31 game. “Williamsport is an integral part of the Phillies player development ladder and we’re very happy to extend […]
C-Tigers to host 2013 NY-Penn All-Star Game
The Connecticut Tigers are set to host the 2013 NY-Penn League All-Start Game on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. “We’re thrilled and honored to bring the New York-Penn League All-Star Game to Norwich in our fourth season at Dodd,” said Connecticut Tigers Vice President/General Manager C.J. Knudsen. “It will be a […]
Crosscutters, Outlaws reach ballpark arena deal
The Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League) front office is satisfied that the playing field at Bowman Field will be in good condition after used this winter as an outdoor hockey area by the Williamsport Outlaws. The Outlaws, who play in the minor-league Federal Hockey League, has proposed setting up an outdoor arena at […]
Crosscutters: We have concerns about Bowman Field as hockey arena
Though the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League) aren’t opposed to using Bowman Field as a pro-hockey venue, management is raising concerns about the potential effects to the ballpark. The plan, set to be approved tonight by the City Council, calls for an ice rink to be set up on the Bowman Field turf […]
Mayor pitches Bowman Field as home to hockey team
Mayor Gabriel J. Campana is pitching Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League), as the temporary outdoor home of a pro hockey team until an indoor facility can be built. The plan calls for an ice rink to be placed on the field, with a Federal Hockey League team, the Williamsport […]
Scrappers on verge of welcoming 2-millionth fan
Another milestone to note: the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A: NY-Penn League) will welcome the 2-millionth fan in team history at some point during an upcoming homestand. Heading into the next homestand beginning Wednesday, the Scrappers are only 6,710 fans away from two million. The two millionth fan entering Eastwood Field will receive a […]
Phoenixville committee to study ballpark feasibility
A study to determine the feasibility of an affiliated short-season or independent team in Phoenixville (Pa.) as part of a larger development of the former Phoenix Steel Co. site will begin shortly. The review, which will be conducted by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), will be used by the Phoenixville Baseball Committee to help determine the […]
Phoenixville: We have team interested in new ballpark
Officials in Phoenixville (Pa.) say they’ve had discussions with a professional baseball team about placing a team at a new ballpark in the Chester County community if funds for a new ballpark can be raised. It’s not a new idea: we covered it a year ago when a steering committee of 20 Phoenixville and Chester County […]
Hudson Valley PA announcer calls it in via Skype
Talk about phoning it in: Rick Zolzer of the Hudson Valley Renegades (short season A; NY-Penn League) became the first P.A. announcer to perform his duties from home via Skype. Zolzer delivered every player introduction, announcement and between-inning contest while sitting poolside at the comfort of his own home. “We are always looking to use technology in […]
Will affiliated ball return to Ottawa?
Ottawa would seem to be a great market for affiliated baseball, but issues with the ballpark — and the fairly high cost of bringing it up to modern standards — may end up killing any relocation efforts. More than one MiLB owner directly told us they’d passed on a plan to move an Eastern League […]