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- Somerset Patriots vs Hartford Yard Goats – June 26, 2022
- Wilmington Blue Rocks vs Aberdeen IronBirds – May 29, 2022
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies – April 27, 2022
- Previous League Names Have Returned
- Sugar Land Changes Name to Sugar Land Space Cowboys
- Smokies To Change Name to Knoxville Smokies in 2024
- Endeavour Group Holdings Buys 9 Minor League Teams
Tag Archives: Texas Rangers
Aberdeen IronBirds vs Hickory Crawdads – September 4, 2022
I was able to squeeze in another game Labor Day weekend by going to see the Aberdeen IronBirds. Aberdeen pitchers held the Hickory bats to just 4 hits and racked up 12 strikeouts en route to a 4-2 victory. IronBirds … Continue reading
Spokane Indians extend PDC with Rangers to 2020
The Spokane Indians have extended their player development contract with the Rangers to 2020. The Indians have been a Rangers affiliate since 2003. http://minorleaguesource.com/pdc.html
AAA Affiliation Announcements
Nashville Sounds sign PDC with Rangers to 2022 Fresno Grizzlies sign PDC with Nationals to 2020 San Antonio (former Colorado Springs Sky Sox) extend PDC with Brewers to 2020 So I was way off with my thoughts. It appears that … Continue reading
Las Vegas 51s sign PDC with A’s to 2020; Fresno and Round Rock Changing Affiliates
The Las Vegas 51s have signed a player development contract with the A’s to 2020. The last few cycles it was Las Vegas that was the last contract to be announced because of the poor facilities. And now that they … Continue reading
Frisco RoughRiders extend PDC with Rangers to 2020
The Frisco RoughRiders have extended their player development contract with the Rangers to 2020. The RoughRiders have been a Rangers affiliate since their inaugural season in 2003. http://minorleaguesource.com/pdc.html
Hickory Crawdads bought by Rangers
The Hickory Crawdads have been purchase by the Texas Rangers. The Rangers now own both of their North Carolina minor league affiliates, with the other being the Down East Wood Ducks of the Carolina League. I’m sure this decision was … Continue reading
Down East Wood Ducks vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans – July 1, 2017
I’ve been to Grainger Stadium in Kinston, NC for two Indians games over ten years ago, but I wanted to come back to see the new team added to the Carolina League this year. I wasn’t expecting a large turnout, … Continue reading
Spokane Indians extend PDC with Rangers to 2018
The Spokane Indians have extended their player development contract with the Rangers to 2018. Now, 6 of the 22 PDCs at the Short Season A level expire this year. I have to assume that the Aqua Sox will remain with the Mariners and … Continue reading
Two Teams Moving From California League to Carolina League for 2017
It was announced today that Bakersfield and High Desert will be leaving the California League and franchises will be added in Fayetteville, NC (most likely) and Kinston, NC. There has been discussion about this for years and it has finally … Continue reading
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High Desert Mavericks sign PDC with Rangers to 2016
The High Desert Mavericks signed a player development contract with the Rangers to 2016. The Rangers would have preferred to remain in the Carolina League, but the Mudcats chose the Braves over them. I expect the Rangers to make an … Continue reading
