The Carolina Mudcats are now owned by the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mudcats became a Brewers affiliate in 2017 and appear to remain one for a long time. This continues the trend of major league teams purchasing High A franchises as half of the teams at that level are owned by their major league affiliate. I don’t know if it because teams want to ensure that they keep a spot in that league, although many of the Florida State League teams serve as spring training homes as well, which is an additional factor.
minorleaguesource.com blog- Hickory Crawdads bought by Rangers
- Syracuse Chiefs bought by Mets, becoming Mets affiliate in 2019
- Carolina Mudcats purchased by Brewers
- J. P. Crawford Philadelphia Phillies Signing – September 25, 2017
- Rick Dempsey and Joe Orsulak Former Baltimore Orioles Signing – September 23, 2017
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals – September 25, 2017
- Nick Williams Philadelphia Phillies Signing – September 18, 2017
- Boise Hawks extend PDC with Rockies to 2020
- Williamsport Crosscutters extend PDC with Phillies to 2020
- Salt Lake Bees extended PDC with Angels to 2020 (announced in April)
