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Mapping a baseball future outside of MiLB

For most teams not invited to be part of the 120 MiLB licensees, the options for 2021 and beyond are sliding into independent baseball or going the summer-collegiate route. Both will involve plenty of change. (more…)

In memoriam: Joseph L. Bruno

Former N.Y. State Senator Joseph L. Bruno, who was key in the establishment of the Tri-City ValleyCats (NY-Penn League) and the construction of Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, passed away today. He was 91. (more…)

In memoriam: Bill Gladstone

Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) Chairman and Principal Owner Bill Gladstone passed away yesterday due to COVID-19 complications. He was 88 years old. (more…)

Rick Murphy Named ValleyCats President

In a change to their executive leadership group, the Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have named Rick Murphy their new team President. Principal Owner Bill Gladstone, who previously served in that role, will now assume the title of Chairman. (more…)

ValleyCats, Astros Extend Affiliation Through 2020

The Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Houston Astros have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), carrying their affiliation through the 2020 season. (more…)

Matt Callahan Wins NYPL’s Robert Stedler Executive of the Year

Matt Callahan, the general manager of the Tri City ValleyCats, has won the 2017 New York-Penn League Robert Stedler Executive of the Year Award. The award was voted on by executives from each of the 14 teams in the New York-Penn League. (more…)

Tri-City ValleyCats, Astros Extend Player Development Contract

The Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Houston Astros extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)

Tri-City ValleyCats to Host 2017 NY-Penn League All-Star Game

The Tri-City ValleyCats are hosting the 2017 NY-Penn League All-Star Game, as Joseph L. Bruno Stadium is playing host to the game for the first time since 2008 — a gala that drew over 6,000 fans. (more…)

Taste NY Expands MiLB Partnership

Ballparks across the Empire State will have a more local flavor this summer, thanks to partnerships between Taste NY and five New-York based Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)

Tri-City’s Bill Gladstone this year’s King of Baseball

We have some royalty news to pass along: Tri-City ValleyCats President and Principal Owner William (Bill) Gladstone has been named the 2015 King of Baseball by Minor League Baseball. (more…)

Personnel news for Tri-City ValleyCats, Normal CornBelters

We have personnel news today from the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League). (more…)

Personnel news from Richmond, Tri-City

We have personnel news today from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)

ValleyCats, Astros extend player development contract

Another PDC renewal: The Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Houston Astros are extending their player development contract for another two years, through the 2016 season. “The ValleyCats are pleased to continue our excellent relationship with the Houston Astros, which will mark our 15th and 16th years together,” said ValleyCats President Bill […]