MILB Affiliations for 2021

PejaD · 12-09-2020, 06:42 PM

https://www.mlb.com/news/new-minor-l...iates-for-2021
https://www.milb.com/news/tracking-m...ment-structure

Looks like everything is settled except for the Rockies' affiliate in A-ball. If Fresno rejects A-ball, I could see them keeping Lancaster.

Surprised at the geographic footprint of the new Mally League (Mid Atlantic League) for Hi-A. It seems to span from Georgia to almost upstate NY!

They are going to have a hell of a time with rain delays/postponements in the Spring in the Northwest League.

Luckcard22 · 12-09-2020, 06:53 PM

Wow no Kane County Cougars, sad

OC22 · 12-10-2020, 12:20 AM

In case anyone is interested, here's a map with all the new affiliates. Click on each pin and it'll show you MLB affiliate, city/state and stadium.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?m...Md&usp=sharing

goldfly · 12-10-2020, 05:19 AM

it really sucks what Manfred has done to Minor leagues

fulltritty · 12-10-2020, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by goldfly

it really sucks what Manfred has done to baseball

Fixed it for you.

fulltritty · 12-10-2020, 05:35 AM

At least Bowie is still around so I can see talent in AA play games and get autographs. It sucks that Maryland lost all of their other teams though.

goldfly · 12-10-2020, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fulltritty

Fixed it for you.

true!

AnthonyCorona · 12-10-2020, 07:00 AM

Well Fresno keeps a team but from triple a to low a in a stadium that’s better than the Oakland coliseum kinda sucks. We usually made the trip a few times a season but can’t imagine going for low a

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doowopbruce · 12-10-2020, 07:17 AM

So long as the Brooklyn Cyclones play.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 12-10-2020, 07:20 AM

Glad to see the Reds are keeping the Daytona Tortugas. It would be a shame not to have baseball at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

hairysasquatch · 12-10-2020, 07:32 AM

I will miss the Auburn Doubledays.

fulltritty · 12-10-2020, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyCorona

Well Fresno keeps a team but from triple a to low a in a stadium that’s better than the Oakland coliseum kinda sucks. We usually made the trip a few times a season but can’t imagine going for low a

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I've seen a game at the Oakland Coliseum. I would venture to say that there are a lot of minor league stadiums that are better than it.

AnthonyCorona · 12-10-2020, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fulltritty

I've seen a game at the Oakland Coliseum. I would venture to say that there are a lot of minor league stadiums that are better than it.

Every stadium I’ve been to except the Modesto stadium is better

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OC22 · 12-10-2020, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fulltritty

At least Bowie is still around so I can see talent in AA play games and get autographs. It sucks that Maryland lost all of their other teams though.

Aberdeen and Delmarva are still Orioles affiliates

Eckstein197 · 12-10-2020, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fulltritty

At least Bowie is still around so I can see talent in AA play games and get autographs. It sucks that Maryland lost all of their other teams though.

Aberdeen and Delmarva are still there, MD kept some

Eckstein197 · 12-10-2020, 09:54 AM

While I feel awful for the Frederick Keys, I am excited for the Aberdeen Ironbirds to be moving to full season. I was 6 when they were first brought to Aberdeen and became an Orioles affiliate. So I’ve got a lot of great baseball memories going to watch them compete in the NYPL. Sucks the NYPL is gone but excited for full season High A ball action close to me.

gmarutiak · 12-10-2020, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Eckstein197

Aberdeen and Delmarva are still there, MD kept some

And it looks like Frederick will be the home to one of the new, amateur MLB Draft League teams.

fulltritty · 12-10-2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Eckstein197

Aberdeen and Delmarva are still there, MD kept some

I see it now. My map automatically zoomed in on Bowie and I didn't realize they were color coded by league.

bchynoweth · 12-10-2020, 04:21 PM

RIP Lancaster Jethawks...lived in the desert for 2 years and loved going to the games. Always had an amazing flyover from Edwards AFB on the 4th of July!

abaseballjunkie · 12-10-2020, 05:11 PM

Born and raised in Fresno and loved going to their games from when they arrived in 1998 until I moved away a couple years ago. For the last three seasons I've broadcasted for one of the teams that is now cut from affiliated ball (Ogden Raptors). This whole mess has been tearing me apart since the rumors broke over a year ago. This is NOT the way to grow the game, Manfraud!

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rjp087 · 12-10-2020, 07:02 PM

Can't wait for some Syracuse Mets baseball!

Sucks about the Kane County Cougars though...pretty sure that was the first team my dad ever took my brother and I to go see.

ucLAkers · 12-10-2020, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the links.

PejaD · 12-10-2020, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bchynoweth

RIP Lancaster Jethawks...lived in the desert for 2 years and loved going to the games. Always had an amazing flyover from Edwards AFB on the 4th of July!

The Lancaster franchise may live on in the independent Pecos League similar to what happened to Bakersfield a few years ago.

I think the official extinction list (team will fold with no attempt to join any league) includes Staten Island, Port Charlotte Stone Crabs and Florida Fire Frogs so far.

Coach Ditka · 12-10-2020, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckcard22

Wow no Kane County Cougars, sad

Wow, this is very surprising. My parents & friends' parents took us a lot growing up. I still go at least once/year with my nephews. It looks like the team is sticking around in some independent league so while it'll still be nice to have that option, it's definitely a bummer.

PoPCulture · 12-10-2020, 09:10 PM

I’m excited to now have a AAA team within an hour drive but it’s a sad day overall for all that lost teams in their areas.

12-09-2020, 06:42 PM	#1
PejaD Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,071	MILB Affiliations for 2021 https://www.mlb.com/news/new-minor-l...iates-for-2021 https://www.milb.com/news/tracking-m...ment-structure Looks like everything is settled except for the Rockies' affiliate in A-ball. If Fresno rejects A-ball, I could see them keeping Lancaster. Surprised at the geographic footprint of the new Mally League (Mid Atlantic League) for Hi-A. It seems to span from Georgia to almost upstate NY! They are going to have a hell of a time with rain delays/postponements in the Spring in the Northwest League.

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fulltritty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: King George, VA Posts: 79,029	At least Bowie is still around so I can see talent in AA play games and get autographs. It sucks that Maryland lost all of their other teams though.

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bchynoweth Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 3,204 cabhed	RIP Lancaster Jethawks...lived in the desert for 2 years and loved going to the games. Always had an amazing flyover from Edwards AFB on the 4th of July!

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abaseballjunkie Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: ATX Posts: 300 bhsknight04	Born and raised in Fresno and loved going to their games from when they arrived in 1998 until I moved away a couple years ago. For the last three seasons I've broadcasted for one of the teams that is now cut from affiliated ball (Ogden Raptors). This whole mess has been tearing me apart since the rumors broke over a year ago. This is NOT the way to grow the game, Manfraud! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk __________________ ISO: 2021 and 2022 NWSL Parkside Lynn Williams chrome 1/1s Various USA Baseball cards over the years from Topps/Upper Deck/Panini 1980s Fresno Giants MiLB & 80s/90s Fresno State baseball/softball cards

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ucLAkers Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: CaliZona Posts: 8,606 mintrobmint Totally Sucks	Thanks for the links.

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PoPCulture Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: In the Goldilocks Zone Posts: 8,734	I’m excited to now have a AAA team within an hour drive but it’s a sad day overall for all that lost teams in their areas.