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Rockers Raise Funds for Pink Ribbon Program

November 23, 2020 - HIGH POINT, N.C. - Earlier this month the High Point Rockers presented a check for $1,375 to the High Point Regional Health Foundation at High Point Medical Center. The funds were raised as part of a month-long virtual auction during October to benefit the foundation's Pink Ribbon Program. "Even though we couldn't host our usual fundraiser this year, it's important that we continue to support our partners and the initiatives that help the citizens of High Point," said Christian Heimall, General Manager of the Rockers. ... Full Story

With Announcements, More MiLB Teams Left Twisting in the Wind

November 20, 2020 - This week the venerable Rochester Red Wings revealed a new affiliation with the Washington Nationals after being unceremoniously jettisoned by the Minnesota Twins. The move secures Rochester's place in AAA baseball for the foreseeable future. The fate of many other minor league teams remains in limbo at this time. The team Rochester will replace in Minnesota's chain, the Fresno Grizzlies, is likely to be nudged out of AAA baseball and may drop two or three levels. The possible addition of two independent teams to the AAA ... Full Story

Sugar Land Skeeters Named Houston Astros Triple-A Franchise

November 20, 2020 - (SUGAR LAND, TEXAS) - The Houston Astros announced today that the Sugar Land Skeeters will become their Triple-A franchise, beginning in the 2021 season. The Skeeters will become the first-ever independent league baseball team to transition into a Triple-A affiliate. They will begin play in the Pacific Coast League in 2021. "This is an incredibly monumental day for our organization and the city of Sugar Land," said Skeeters owner Kevin Zlotnik. "We couldn't be more thrilled to partner with the Houston Astros and are im... Full Story

"Despicable" Plan and Tactics Bring MiLB under MLB's Total Control

November 9, 2020 - Over the weekend, the New York Yankees gave us the first glimpse into Major League Baseball's grand plan to reorganize Minor League Baseball. While rumors of the changes have echoed through minor league cities for months, MLB fittingly let the Evil Empire provide confirmation of the sweeping changes it is now unveiling. Gone will be 40 affiliated Minor League Baseball teams in communities across the country. The doomed organizations will be converted into college wood bat teams, offered the opportunity to join the indepen... Full Story

• A Note from the Barnstormers - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) November 24
  
• Rockers Raise Funds for Pink Ribbon Program - High Point Rockers (AtL) November 23
  
• Update on 2020 Holiday Pop-Up Market - High Point Rockers (AtL) November 23
  
• With Announcements, More MiLB Teams Left Twisting in the Wind - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) November 20
  
• Sugar Land Skeeters Named Houston Astros Triple-A Franchise - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) November 20
  
• MEDIA ADVISORY - Sugar Land Holiday Lights Set to Open on November 20 - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) November 19
  
• Blue Crabs to Host Toys for Tots - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) November 13
  
• York Traditions Bank Helps Revs Get 'Spruce'd Up" for Local Charities - York Revolution (AtL) November 11
  
• Skeeters to Host Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Meal Pickup at Constellation Field - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) November 10
  
• Blue Crabs Hosting Thanksgiving Food Drive with St. Charles High School - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) November 10
  
• "Despicable" Plan and Tactics Bring MiLB under MLB's Total Control - Somerset Patriots (AtL) November 9
  
• New York Yankees Announce Somerset Patriots as Double-A Affiliate - Somerset Patriots (AtL) November 7
  
• New York Yankees Announce New Minor League Affiliation Structure - Somerset Patriots (AtL) November 7
  
• Rob Schneider to Perform Live at Truist Point on November 21st - High Point Rockers (AtL) November 3
  
• Skeeters to Air "Home Alone" on Constellation Field Videoboard on November 7 - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) October 29
  
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• Houston Astros announce Sugar Land Skeeters as new Triple-A affiliate - AtL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (November 21)
• Somerset Patriots cut ties with Jodie, Hunton after Yankees deal - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 19)
• Report: Skeeters to become Astros' Triple-A affiliate - AtL Fort Bend Star (November 17)
• Barnstormers vow to return to baseball in 2021 - AtL Lancaster Intelligencer Journal (November 17)
• Somerset Patriots to host New York Yankees future stars as affiliate - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 12)
• New Jersey baseball coaches react to Somerset Patriots becoming New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 12)
• Late groundskeeper Ray Cipperly played a role in the Somerset Patriots becoming a New York Yankees' affiliate - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 11)
• New York Yankees legends officially welcome Somerset Patriots - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 10)
• Yankees: Staten Island, Trenton blast abandoning minor-league teams - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 10)
• Yankees officially announce Somerset Patriots as Double-A affiliate - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 7)
• New York Yankees to add Somerset Patriots, Hudson Valley Renegades - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 7)
• Yankees leaving Trenton, moving Double A affiliate to Somerset, N.J., reports say - nj.com - AtL Somerset Messenger-Gazette (November 7)
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