The entity that owns the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) has filed suit against the City of Aberdeen, claiming it has breached its agreement with the team. (more…)
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Plaza Acquisition Could Lead to Boise Backing New Ballpark
With their decision to acquire a downtown plaza, Boise officials may have moved closer to backing a new West End ballpark for the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
IronBirds Ownership Calls on Aberdeen to Fulfill Obligations
In a recent letter, the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) ownership group suggested it will take legal action if the city fails to meet obligations relating to Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. (more…)
College Closer to Final Falcon Park Lease
Cayuga Community College (CCC) is inching closer to leasing Auburn, NY‘s Falcon Park for athletics, as its board of trustees has approved a lease agreement. (more…)
Spokane Indians, Rangers Renew Affiliation
The Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) and Texas Rangers have renewed their affiliation, with the two-year extension running through the 2020 season. (more…)
SI Yankees to Host 2019 NY-Penn League All-Star Game
The Staten Island Yankees will host the 2019 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, which will be played at Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George on Wednesday, August 21. (more…)
Grant Awarded for BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field Upgrades
The home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) is set for more renovations, as a $600,000 state grant will help fund BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field upgrades. (more…)
AquaSox, Mariners Extend PDC Through 2022
The Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) and Seattle Mariners have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), carrying it through the 2022 season. Prior to this announcement, the affiliation between the two clubs was to run through 2020. (more…)
Is NY-Penn League a Fit For McCoy Stadium?
A recent report floated a New York-Penn League team as a possible future tenant for Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, but the ballpark’s status beyond 2020 is far from certain. (more…)
ValleyCats, Astros Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Houston Astros have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), carrying their affiliation through the 2020 season. (more…)
Pizza Rats, Maple Kings to Play in Friday Food Fight
A food fight is set for Friday, when the Staten Island Yankees and Vermont Lake Monsters will take the field as the Pizza Rats and Maple Kings, respectively. The two Short Season A New York-Penn League squads will face off at Staten Island’s Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. (more…)
Boise Hawks to Host 2019 NWL/PL All-Star Game
The Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) will host the 2019 Northwest League / Pioneer League All-Star Game at Memorial Stadium, and some officials hope it will spark support for a new ballpark. (more…)
Lake Monsters, A’s Extend PDC Through 2020
The Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Oakland A’s will continue their affiliation through 2020, the result of a two-year player development contract (PDC) extension. (more…)