minorleaguesource.com blog- 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)
- Pete Mackanin and Larry Bowa Phillies Coaches Signing – September 11, 2017
- Astros Ending Affiliation With Greeneville
- Gene Garber Former Philadelphia Phillies Signing – September 5, 2017
- Autographs from Reading – Harrisburg Game – August 27, 2017
- Reading Fightin Phils vs Harrisburg Senators – August 27, 2017
- Bob Boone Former Philadelphia Phillies Signing – August 14, 2017
- Autographs from Aberdeen – Brooklyn Game – July 30, 2017
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Savannah Sand Gnats moving to Columbia, SC in 2016
The Savannah Sand Gnats are moving to Columbia, SC for the 2016 season. This move had been rumored since the Sand Gnats owners were building a new stadium in Columbia and it would make the most sense to move the … Continue reading
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New Names for 2015: Daytona Tortugas and Oklahoma City Dodgers
Two new team name announcements were made this week: The Daytona Cubs are now the Daytona Tortugas. Since they went from a Cubs affiliate to a Reds affiliate, a team name was expected. The name is Spanish for turtles. I’m … Continue reading
Biloxi team to be called Shuckers
The relocating Huntsville Stars will be known as the Biloxi Shuckers. The oyster-based name is fairly unique and does fit the area well. The Brewers AA team looks like is won’t have its new stadium open in time for the … Continue reading
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South Bend changes name to Cubs
The South Bend Silver Hawks have changed their name to the South Bend Cubs. In recent years, teams have been getting away from sharing the nickname of their affiliation, but this will identify the team with its new major league … Continue reading
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Pulaski Mariners not returning in 2015
The Mariners have decided not to keep their Appalachian League team for the 2015 season. Calfee Park has been sold and despite planned upgrades, it would likely not host a team next season. I don’t know if this means the … Continue reading
Jamestown Jammers Moving to Morgantown, WV in 2015
The Jamestown Jammers will be moving to Morgantown, WV for the 2015 season. This isn’t a surprise as this has been rumored for a few years. It also mentions that it will be a Pirates affiliate, which makes the most … Continue reading
Huntsville Stars Moving to Biloxi, MS for 2015 Season
The Huntsville Stars will be moving to Biloxi, Mississippi for the 2015 season. Biloxi has been working on building a new stadium and obtaining a minor league team. It makes the most sense for a Southern League team to play … Continue reading
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Cardinals to purchase Memphis Redbirds
The St. Louis Cardinals are buying the Memphis Redbirds, their AAA affiliate. This is being done because of financial issues with the Redbirds. There wasn’t much of a chance that Memphis was going to be an affiliate of any other … Continue reading
Akron Aeros now Akron RubberDucks
The Akron Aeros have changed their name to the Akron RubberDucks. I’m not much of a fan of this name change because it’s a bit too gimmicky for me. I know they wanted to include rubber in there because of … Continue reading
El Paso team called Chihuahuas
The Padres AAA affiliate in 2014 will be called the El Paso Chihuahuas. While it doesn’t use one the names used in El Paso in the past, I think that it’s a good fit. It has a good mascot and … Continue reading
