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The often-fluid nature of baseball affiliations can lead to shifts during every affiliation cycle, making long-lasting agreements between Major League and Minor League teams more notable. With another affiliation cycle set to kick off in the coming weeks, we take a look the longest affiliations in each MiLB league. (more…)
The New Hamphsire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and Toronto Blue Jays will continue their affiliation, as the two sides have announced a two-year extension through 2020. (more…)
There is some affiliation news to pass along, as the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have extended their agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays. The player development contract (PDC) extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Another PDC to report: the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the San Francisco Giants extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
The Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) and the Toronto Blue Jays are entering the fourth season of their affiliation, and that relationship could continue. The Bisons have stated their interest in extending their player development contract (PDC) with the Blue Jays, and are confident that a new deal will be reached. (more…)
There is some player-development contract (PDC) news to highlight, as the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the San Francisco Giants have announced an extension through 2020. (more…)
Another affiliation deal to announce: the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more seasons, through 2018. (more…)