The Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The agreement is the first extension between the two Canadian organizations and ensures that Vancouver will develop the future of the Toronto Blue Jays for at least the next four seasons. “The […]
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Allen new Travelers GM; staff changes in Hudson Valley, Mahoning Valley
Paul Allen takes the interim tag off his job title and is now officially general manager of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), as teams continue to shape their front offices for the 2013 season. A veteran of eight years in professional baseball, Allen has spent seven seasons with the Travelers, including the previous […]
TIF district approved for Morgantown ballpark
The Monongalia County Commission gave final approval to a tax-increment-financing (TIF) district in Morgantown that would help fund a new ballpark for the West Virginia University baseball team and potentially a NY-Penn League team. The county has been discussing a TIF for several months in association with a developer and the university. The TIF would […]
Emeralds ‘Squatch out with new look
The Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) are adopting a Sasquatch theme for future logos, as the team unveiled new logos based on the Pacific Northwest legend. The new identity pays tribute to the legend of Sasquatch in the Pacific Northwest. The primary logo features a Sasquatch unearthing trees behind “Emeralds” lettering. Fans will […]
Aberdeen IronBirds unveil new logos, marks
Another team updates its look for 2013, as the Aberdeen IronBirds (short season A; NY-Penn League) front office releases new logos and wordmarks. “This logo represents a new era of IronBirds baseball in Aberdeen,” said Cal Ripken, founder of Ripken Baseball. “We have a lot of exciting plans for 2013, while continuing to remain true […]
Richmond, Giardina cited by MiLB
Northwest and Arizona League President Bob Richmond and Rochester Red Wings Controller Darlene Giardina, respectively, are this year’s winners of the Warren Giles and the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Awards. Richmond and Giardina will be honored during the Baseball Winter Meetings at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., from December […]
Mike Ellis new president of Northwest League
Mike Ellis, the owner of the Missoula Osprey (rookie; Pioneer League), is the new president of the short-season Northwest League, replacing Bob Richmond, who retired this year after 30 years leading the circuit. “After a thorough selection process with many highly qualified candidates, it became clear that Mike Ellis was a perfect fit for our […]
Eugene to host 2014 NWL All-Star Game
The Eugene Emeralds are hosting the 2014 Northwest League All-Star Game at PK Park. The game will be part of a three-day All-Star week with planning for events such as a fan-fest and home-run derby already underway. The short-season league is instituting an All-Star Game in 2013, with the Everett AquaSox hosting. “The Emeralds are […]
Indians begin Avista Stadium renovations
The Spokane Indians (short season A; Northwest League) and Spokane County have begun renovations to Avista Stadium, the team’s home since 1958, for the 2013 season. “It’s exciting to see the construction get underway and envision what the stadium will look like next spring,” said Otto Klein, Indians Senior Vice President. “These vital improvements are […]
Hillsboro approves bonding for new Hops ballpark
Hillsboro officials approved $12.5 million in bonds backed by the city’s general fund to build a new ballpark for the Hillsboro Hops (short season A; Northwest League). You don’t often see cities issuing ballpark bonds backed by nothing but “full faith and credit,” as the term goes, rather than dedicated revenue streams like sales taxes; […]
New for 2013: Hillsboro Hops
The name of the newest team in the short-season A Northwest League has been unveiled: the Hillsboro Hops. The name of the former Yakima Bears was announced today. “The name ‘Hops’ recognizes Hillsboro’s proud agricultural heritage and the fact that Oregon is the second largest hop producing state in the United States,” said K.L. Wombacher, […]
Walkers expand baseball holdings to Klamath Falls
Jerry and Lisa Walker, owners of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (short season A; Northwest League), are adding to their baseball portfolio with the purchase of the Klamath Falls Gems (summer collegiate; West Coast League). The Gems had been owned by several other WCL owners and local investors. Terms of the purchase were not released. “We are […]
Jammers, Pirates sign PDC
The Jamestown Jammers (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Pittsburgh Pirates signed a two-year player-development contract (PDC), through the 2014 season. “We’re extremely pleased to align the Jammers with an organization that is widely regarded as having some of the most exciting young players in all of minor league baseball,” said Bob Rich Jr., […]