Following the news that Ripken Baseball will sell the majority share of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), Harford County officials are stressing the need to keep the team. (more…)
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Aberdeen IronBirds for Sale
Ripken Baseball is reportedly looking to sell the majority stake in the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), a move that would allow it to focus on other ventures. (more…)
IronBirds, Orioles Extend PDC
There is an affiliation extension to report, as the Aberdeen Ironbirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Baltimore Orioles have renewed their agreement. The two-year player development contract (PDC) runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
Personnel News: Lowell, Charleston
We have personnel news to report from the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Nationals Renew PDCs with Auburn, Potomac
The Washington Nationals have extended their affiliation agreements with the Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League). Both player development contract (PDC) extensions run through the 2018 season. (more…)
AquaSox, Mariners Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to report, as the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) and Seattle Mariners have agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension. The four-season agreement runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
SI Yankees Announce Name the Team Contest Finalists
Finalists have been revealed for the Staten Island Yankees‘ (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) name the team voting, leaving fans with five possible monikers. (more…)
Hawks Post Consecutive Attendance Increases
For the second straight year, the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) have posted an attendance increase. (more…)
Muckdogs Face Uncertain Future
As the New-York Penn League continues to evolve, the Batavia Muckdogs find themselves in a situation of uncertainty. (more…)
Indians, Rangers Extend PDC
The Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the Texas Rangers have extended their player development contract (PDC). This agreement is for two years, ensuring that the two teams will be paired through the 2018 season. (more…)
Spikes Game Delayed by Sheep
Of every delay imaginable, perhaps the least likely to be foreseen is one caused by a stray sheep. The State College Spikes (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), however, experienced that firsthand on Thursday, when a wandering sheep delayed their contest against the visiting Batavia Muckdogs. (more…)
Heller Plots Future in Lowell
Just months after purchasing the team, Dave Heller is ingratiating himself to the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and their fans. (more…)
Matt Slatus Named IronBirds GM
There is some personnel news to report out of Aberdeen, where the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have named Matt Slatus as their new general manager. (more…)