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Drillers Announce 10-Year Affiliation with World Champion Dodgers

February 11, 2021 - The Tulsa Drillers made it official today, signing their new Player Development License (PDL) that will keep the Drillers as the Double-A affiliate of the World Series Champion Dodgers for the next ten years, through the 2030 baseball season. "This agreement is so important for the Drillers organization," said Drillers General Manager Mike Melega. "We could not ask for anything better than to be partnered with an organization like the Los Angeles Dodgers for the next ten years." "This long-term agreement stabilizes our... Full Story

Amarillo Sod Poodles Sign 10-Year MLB Affiliation with Arizona Diamondbacks

February 11, 2021 - AMARILLO, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles organization has officially accepted the Arizona Diamondbacks invitation to join as their new Double-A affiliate. The player development agreement, which begins the 2021 season, will last through the 2030 season. The Phoenix-based D-backs become the second MLB affiliate in the brief history of the Sod Poodles, following a two-year partnership with the San Diego Padres. "We are thrilled to announce our new 10-year MLB partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks!" said Sod Poodles... Full Story

Hennessey Returning as Drillers Manager, 2021 Coaching Staff Announced

February 8, 2021 - When the Tulsa Drillers return to play later this year in the Double-A Texas League, a familiar face in the dugout will be in charge. Today, the Drillers and Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Scott Hennessey will return to Tulsa for his fourth season as the Drillers manager. Hennessey has led Tulsa to a spot in the Texas League Championship Series in each of his first three seasons as the manager. Hennessey's coaching staff was also announced, and it will contain a mixture of familiar and new names. Returning in his r... Full Story

Drillers to Unveil Jackie Robinson Mural

February 1, 2021 - The Tulsa Drillers, in conjunction with the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, announced plans today to add a 26 ft. by 40 ft. mural beyond the left field concourse at ONEOK Field that will feature Jackie Robinson. The full-color mural will pay tribute to Robinson, the former Brooklyn Dodgers great who broke baseball's color barrier in 1947. The Robinson artwork will be located just steps from the Osage Casino Greenwood Entrance at the northeast corner of ONEOK Field and painted directly onto the brick wall of the Greenwood C... Full Story

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• Drillers Announce 10-Year Affiliation with World Champion Dodgers - Tulsa Drillers (TL) February 11
  
• Amarillo Sod Poodles Sign 10-Year MLB Affiliation with Arizona Diamondbacks - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) February 11
  
• Hennessey Returning as Drillers Manager, 2021 Coaching Staff Announced - Tulsa Drillers (TL) February 8
  
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• Drillers to Unveil Jackie Robinson Mural - Tulsa Drillers (TL) February 1
  
• D-Backs Announce 2021 Player Development Staff - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) February 1
  
• Mariners Announce Double-A Coaching Staff - Arkansas Travelers (TL) January 28
  
• Sod Poodles Offering Special Delivery with Valentine's Day Gift Package - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) January 21
  
• Drillers Game to Air on RSU-TV - Tulsa Drillers (TL) January 21
  
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• TEXAS LEAGUE: RockHounds announce staff, affiliation - TL Odessa American (February 12)
• Sod Poodles sign 10-year MLB affiliation with Diamondbacks"> - TL Amarillo Globe-News (February 12)
• RockHounds announce 10-year affiliation with A's - TL Midland Reporter Telegram (February 12)
• Drillers will be Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate through at least 2030 - TL Tulsa World (February 11)
• Drillers manager Scott Hennessey, pitching coach Dave Borkowski return for 2021 season - TL Tulsa World (February 8)
• Tulsa Drillers, Greenwood Chamber partner to paint Jackie Robinson mural - TL KTUL (February 4)
• Tulsa Drillers, Greenwood Chamber partner to paint Jackie Robinson mural - TL KTUL (February 4)
• Drillers, Greenwood Chamber partner on a Jackie Robinson mural project - TL Tulsa World (February 2)
• Bill Haisten: A relief ?EUR" Drillers ?EUR~given every assurance' that Tulsa will have 2021 baseball - TL Tulsa World (February 1)
• Refugio native Dan Firova to work on Houston Astros Major League staff - TL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (January 28)
• Tulsa businessman Arlo DeKraai joins Drillers ownership group - TL Tulsa World (January 14)
• Victor Rojas joining Frisco Roughriders as president, g.m. - TL SB Nation (January 12)
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