The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2022, continuing a longstanding affiliation. The extension is a two-year add-on to an agreement that ran through 2020. (more…)
The year 1969 was a big one in Major League Baseball, as four expansion teams were added to the mix. Over the next four weeks we’ll look back at the four expansion ballparks, starting with one still standing: the original San Diego Stadium. (more…)
The Tri-City Dust Devils (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the San Diego Padres extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
The San Diego Padres will maintain an affiliation with the Class AA Texas League franchise relocating to Amarillo, TX, as the clubs have announced a player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are shopping their affiliation options, including a potential renewal with the Cincinnati Reds or an agreement with a new parent club. (more…)
A new hotel is set to open in September on the site of Lane Field, the former home of the minor-league San Diego Padres. (more…)
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) and San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. The two-year extension will stretch the affiliation between the organizations to 22 years, continuing what is already the longest-lasting Minor League Baseball affiliation in San Diego’s franchise history. (more…)
Major League Baseball and Seidler Equity Partners (SEP), a private equity fund with connections to San Diego Padres ownership, are purchasing Rawling Sporting Goods from Newell Brands for $395 million. (more…)
In one of the better promotional trends for 2018 Major League Baseball, several teams will feature throwback nights. The promotions in the works will allow fans to see a unique mix of retro-inspired uniforms, while simultaneously paying homage to history. (more…)
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches today. Up next: the San Diego Padres and Petco Park. (more…)
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We continue our ranking of MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities with part two, covering organizations 24-19. (more…)
The San Diego Padres have announced plans for extended netting at Petco Park, which will exceed Major League Baseball guidelines. The netting will be in place for the 2018 season. (more…)
