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November 18, 2019 - BASEBALL Pacific Coast League: The Triple-A PCL's new Wichita-based team, which is the league's relocated New Orleans Baby Cakes team, announced it will be called the Wichita Wind Surge when it starts play in 2020 at a new stadium under construction. The city had a Triple-A team in the former American Association called the Wichita Aeros from 1970 through 1984; a Double-A Texas League team called the Wichita Wranglers from 1987 through 2007; and an independent American Association team called the Wichita Wingnuts from 2... Full Story

Baseball Mexico

November 18, 2019 - MEXICO TOPS USA 3-2 IN TEN INNINGS; QUALIFY FOR OLYMPICS Matt Clark's ninth-inning solo home run put the game into extra innings, but it was Efren Navarro's single in the bottom of the tenth that gave the Mexican National Team a hard-fought 3-2 win over the United States in Saturday's Premier12 Bronze Medal game at the Tokyo Dome. More important, the Verdes Grande's second win over the USA in the tournament meant that Mexico will make their Olympic baseball debut next summer in Tokyo. The Americans sprinted to a q... Full Story

Official Statement from the West Virginia Power on MLB's Proposal

November 18, 2019 - CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Power has released the following official statement regarding MLB's proposal to de-affiliate 42 Minor League teams under the renewed Professional Baseball Agreement beginning with the 2021 season: Over the past several weeks, multiple media outlets have written stories about the reduction of Minor League baseball teams for the 2021 season, with the initial pitch including the West Virginia Power and 41 other clubs. MLB and MiLB are still early in the negotiations, and thus, nothing ha... Full Story

Full 2020 Sacramento River Cats Schedule Now Available

November 18, 2019 - West Sacramento, CA - The 2019 Triple-A National Champion Sacramento River Cats are excited to announce the full 2020 schedule for their first season at the newly-named Sutter Health Park. Before the regular season gets underway, the River Cats will welcome the San Francisco Giants to town on Sunday, March 22 for a much-anticipated Exhibition Game. At this time, you can secure tickets by purchasing or renewing a membership plan. The River Cats will begin their 21st season on the road with a five-game series up Intersta... Full Story

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• Official Statement from the West Virginia Power on MLB's Proposal - West Virginia Power (SAL) November 18
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• Full 2020 Sacramento River Cats Schedule Now Available - Sacramento River Cats (PCL) November 18
• Keys Care Grant Recipients Announced for 2020 - Frederick Keys (CarL) November 18
• Cannon Ballers Invite Fanbase to Name New Mascot - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (SAL) November 18
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• Explorers All-Decade Team Announced - Sioux City Explorers (AA) November 18
• Red Wings Holiday Packs on Sale Now - Rochester Red Wings (IL) November 18
• Chihuahuas to Put 2020 Opening Day and Saturday Individual Game Tickets On-Sale for a Limited Time - El Paso Chihuahuas (PCL) November 18
• Season Tickets and Mini Plans for 30th Anniversary Season on Sale Now - Carolina Mudcats (CarL) November 18
• Get Your 2020 Ducks Mini Plan Today - Long Island Ducks (AtL) November 18
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• Erie SeaWolves perplexed by MLB list - EL Erie Times-News (November 19)
  
• Lexington could lose the Legends under proposed MLB cuts - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (November 19)
  
• West Virginia Power among teams that could lose MLB affiliations - SAL Charleston Gazette-Mail (November 19)
  
• Wiedmer: Losing the Lookouts to MLB greed is despicable - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press (November 19)
  
• Crosscutters not worried about threat of elimination - NYPL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (November 19)
  
• KEN WILLIS: Daytona Tortugas part of a baseball battle that's just beginning - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (November 19)
  
• Through the years: Baseball in Daytona Beach - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (November 19)
  
• Erie SeaWolves perplexed by MLB list - EL Erie Times-News (November 19)
  
• MLB's current plan would eliminate 42 minor league teams, including Quad Cities, Clinton and Burlington in Iowa - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (November 19)
  
• 'A SHOCK': Daytona Tortugas fans express outrage at reports team could leave - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (November 19)
  
• River Bandits, LumberKings prepare for survival fight amid potential minor-league contraction - MWL Quad City Times (November 19)
  
• Former LumberKing firstbaseman Costello found dead - MWL Clinton Herald (November 19)
  
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