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Hartford Yard Goats vs Altoona Curve – June 3, 2018

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Mike McCann

I made it to my 120th stadium with my visit to Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats.  I was able to attend a Sunday afternoon game as a day trip from here in the Philadelphia area.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Altoona Curve extend PDC with Pirates to 2022

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Mike McCann

The Altoona Curve have extended their player development contract with the Pirates to 2022.  The Curve have been an affiliate of the Pirates since their inaugural season in 1999. http://minorleaguesource.com/pdc.html

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Indianapolis Indians extend PDC with Pirates to 2020

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Mike McCann

The Indianapolis Indians have extended their player development contract with the Pirates to 2020.  Since it is the end of the season, I would expect to see a few teams renewing some of the contracts that will be expiring after … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Black Bears Inaugural Game – June 19, 2015

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Mike McCann

I was finally able to see another ballpark I hadn’t seen before, and for its first game as well.  I attended the inaugural West Virginia Black Bears game at Monongalia County Ballpark on June 19, 2015 against the Mahoning Valley … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Power extend PDC with Pirates to 2018

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Mike McCann

The West Virginia Power have extended their player development contract with the Pirates.  There are now 10 PDCs expiring this year at the Low A level. http://minorleaguesource.com/pdc.html

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Jamestown Jammers Moving to Morgantown, WV in 2015

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Mike McCann

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 →

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Bristol White Sox now Pirates Affiliate

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Mike McCann

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to an affiliation with the Bristol White Sox in the Appalachian League.  I assume that the team will be renamed the Bristol Pirates, but that hasn’t been announced yet.  I’m not surprised by this since … Continue reading →

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Indianapolis Indians extend PDC with Pirates to 2016

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Mike McCann

  The Indianapolis Indians have extended their player development contract with the Pirates to 2016.  Looks like the Pirates are working on ensuring they maintain their minor league affiliates this year. http://minorleaguesource.com/pdc.html

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Altoona Curve extend PDC with Pirates to 2018

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Mike McCann

The Altoona Curve have extended their player development contract with the Pirates to 2018.  There really isn’t any reason for either team to break this partnership. http://minorleaguesource.com/pdc.html

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