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Mark Wilson Announces Retirement

December 16, 2020 - SAN JOSE, CA - The San Jose Giants announced today the retirement of longtime General Manager, Mark Wilson. Wilson retires after concluding his 38th year with the organization, including 30 as the team's General Manager. During his tenure, Wilson stacked up both personal and organizational accolades and retires as a two-time California League Executive of the Year (1995 & 2009), and the 2014 recipient of the Bowie Kuhn Award_, presented annually to an individual who demonstrates the highest level of support of the basebal... Full Story

Stockton Ports Announce 2021 Field Staff

December 15, 2020 - STOCKON, Calif - The Stockton Ports, together with the Oakland Athletics, have announced the 2021 coaching staff, led by new manager Rico Brogna. Alongside Brogna will be pitching coach Chris Smith, hitting coach Francisco Santana, assistant hitting coach Craig Conklin, head athletic trainer Nick Voelker, and sport performance coach Kevin Guild. Brogna joins the Ports for his first season in the Oakland Athletics system. Brogna played nine seasons in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Philadel... Full Story

Former Ports Manager Billy DeMars Passes Away

December 11, 2020 - Former Stockton Ports Manager Billy DeMars passed away on Thursday December 10th at the age of 95. DeMars managed the Ports during the 1959 and 1960 seasons. The Ports finished with a 76-63 record in 1959 and 66-74 during the 1960 campaign. Prior to his coaching days, DeMars played three seasons in the majors for the Philadelphia Athletics (1948) and St. Louis Browns (1950-51). Over his brief playing career, DeMars hit .237 with 50 hits, 14 RBI, 28 walks, and just 16 strikeouts spanning 80 games and 244 plate appearances.... Full Story

Statement from Fresno Grizzlies President Derek Franks

December 10, 2020 - The Fresno Grizzlies and the City of Fresno are thrilled to announce that professional baseball is here to stay in downtown Fresno. As a result of the reorganization of Minor League Baseball, the Grizzlies are proud to have received an invitation to join the California League as an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Major League Baseball has guaranteed that professional baseball will remain in downtown Fresno for the long-term by signing a 15-year commitment to the City of Fresno. The Grizzlies would like to thank Mayor L... Full Story

• Modesto Nuts Release 2020 Community Impact Report - Modesto Nuts (CalL) January 7
  
• Don Roth, Former Stockton Ports Pitcher, Passes Away - Stockton Ports (CalL) December 28
  
• Mark Wilson Announces Retirement - San Jose Giants (CalL) December 16
  
• Stockton Ports Announce 2021 Field Staff - Stockton Ports (CalL) December 15
  
• Former Ports Manager Billy DeMars Passes Away - Stockton Ports (CalL) December 11
  
• Statement from Fresno Grizzlies President Derek Franks - Fresno Grizzlies (CalL) December 10
  
• Stockton Ports Invited to be An Oakland Athletics Affiliate - Stockton Ports (CalL) December 9
  
• Angels Invite 66ers to Extend Player Development Relationship - Inland Empire 66ers (CalL) December 9
  
• San Jose Giants Reamin Part of San Francisco Giants Affiliation Structure - San Jose Giants (CalL) December 9
  
• Seattle Mariners Invite Four Franchises to Return as Affiliates - Modesto Nuts (CalL) December 9
  
• Visalia Rawhide Receive Affiliate Invitation from Arizona Diamondbacks - Visalia Rawhide (CalL) December 9
  
• Los Angeles Dodgers Extend Affiliation Invitation to the Quakes - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (CalL) December 9
  
• Free Movie December 8th - Inland Empire 66ers (CalL) December 8
  
• 66ers Movie Night: The Polar Express, Saturday December 5th - Inland Empire 66ers (CalL) December 3
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (CalL) November 30
  
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• Fans from Fontana were thrilled with L.A. teams' championships in 2020 - CalL Fontana Herald News (January 13)
• COVID-19 did not stop Fresno CA residents from giving back - CalL Fresno Bee (December 26)
• Fresno must accept Grizzlies' demotion to Cal League by MLB - CalL Fresno Bee (December 13)
• Dodgers sign five players to minor-league contracts - CalL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (December 12)
• Fresno CA inks new deal with MLB. To pay more for Grizzlies - CalL Fresno Bee (December 11)
• Dodgers lose 8 minor-leaguers in Rule 5 draft - CalL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (December 10)
• L.A. County's lone minor league team is one of dozens of affiliates eliminated by MLB - CalL Los Angeles Times (December 10)
• Fresno makes a deal to keep professional baseball - CalL Fresno Bee (December 10)
• Fresno Grizzlies to become Single-A affiliate for Colorado Rockies - CalL KFSN (December 9)
• San Francisco Giants will keep a team in San Jose - CalL San Jose Mercury News (December 9)
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