Dover Ballpark

1990-May-26 Dover De

 

New York Mets : 2003

2003-Mar-31 Shea Stadium - Flushing NY

Chicago Cubs 15-2 New York Mets

CHI RBI: Corey Patterson (2HR); Mark Bellhorn; Moisés Alou; Sammy Sosa; Kerry Wood

NYM RBI: Rey Sánchez; Jeromy Burnitz

Pitching: CHI – Kerry Wood (W 5-innings) NYM Tom Glavine (L 3.2-innings)

Vermont Reds - MiLB

1986

The Vermont Reds are a defunct minor league baseball team. They played in the Eastern League at Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont from 1984 to 1987. They were affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds.  The team won the Eastern League Championship in 1984, 1985 and 1986. 

Opening Day : 1968 Twins v Senators

1968-Apr-10 DC Stadium Washington DC

Minnesota Twins 2-0 Washington Senators

MIN RBI: Harmon Killebrew (HR), Bob Allison (HR)

Pitching: MIN Dean Chance (W 9-innings) WAS Camilo Pascual (L 8-innings)

 

Calgary Cannons - MiLB

1985 - Cannons Baseball What A Blast meter

The Calgary Cannons were a minor league baseball team located in Calgary, Alberta, for 18 seasons, from 1985 until 2002. They were a member of the AAA Pacific Coast League (PCL) and played at Foothills Stadium. The Cannons displaced the Calgary Expos, who played in the rookie level Pioneer League from 1977 until 1984. The team was previously known as the Salt Lake City Gulls before being relocated to Calgary. Following the 2002 season, the team moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they became the Isotopes. 

San Bernardino Stampede - MiLB

1997 - San Bernardino Stampede

The Inland Empire 66ers began when the Salinas Spurs moved to San Bernardino and bought the name of the San Bernardino Spirit from the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes who had just left town. The name was changed to the Stampede in 1996. 

Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino (2003–present Seattle Marines, LA Angeles, LA Dodgers)

San Bernardino Stampede (1996–2002 LA Dodgers)

San Bernardino Spirit (1987–1995 Seattle Mariners)

Lancaster JetHawks - MiLB

1988

The Lancaster JetHawks were a baseball team located in Lancaster, California. They were named for the city's association with the aerospace industry and played their home games at The Hangar. From 1996 to 2020, they were members of Minor League Baseball's California League, a Class A-Advanced league affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). With MLB's reorganization of the minor leagues after the 2020 season, Lancaster was not selected to continue in affiliated baseball, and ultimately folded

Affiliations:

Seattle Mariners (1996–2000)

Arizona Diamondbacks (2001–2006)

Boston Red Sox (2007–2008)

Houston Astros (2009–2016)

Colorado Rockies (2017–2020) 

Denver Zephyrs - MiLB

1986

The Denver Zephyrs (formerly the Denver Bears) were a Minor League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They were a Triple-A team that played in the American Association from 1955 to 1962, the Pacific Coast League from 1963 to 1968, and the American Association again from 1969 to 1992. They played their home games at Mile High Stadium.

Cairo Sturgill - artist

Recent eBay finds reasonably priced - hand-drawn envelopes by Cairo Sturgill, signed by the ball player.

found many cachet by Sturgill, but no specific biography

 

Opening Day : 1975 Dodgers v Reds

1975-Apr-07 Cincinnati Oh - Riverfront Stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers 1-2 Cincinnati Reds

LAD RBI: Steve Garvey

CIN RBI: George Foster; Dave Concepción

Pitching: LAD Charlie Hough (L 1.2-innings) CIN Pat Darcy (W 2-innings)

 

Michael Jordan : Birmingham Barons MiLB

1994-April-08 Birmingham Al

Michael Jordan was assigned to the Birmingham Barons roster March 31, 1994, setting of a frenzy of interest never before seen in minor league history. Jordan joined the Barons April 8 after playing in the Windy City Classic exhibition game April 7 for the White Sox against the Cubs, where he was 2-5 with 2 RBI ... started in right field in 1st official pro game for the Barons against Chattanooga ... flew out in first at-bat vs. John Courtright and went 0-3 in front of 10,359 fans and 130 members of the national and international media.

Walla Walla Padres : MiLB

Walla Walla Padres - 1983

The Walla Walla Padres were the primary name of a minor league baseball team in the northwest United States, located in Walla Walla, Washington. Named after their parent club, the Padres were members of the Class A short-season Northwest League for ten years, from 1973 through 1982.

 

Jacksonville : MiLB

Jacksonville Suns - 1980

Jacksonville Expos - 1986

The first team from Florida known as the Jacksonville Suns arrived in the city by way of Havana, Cuba, and Jersey City, New Jersey. Following the Cuban Revolution in 1959, the Havana Sugar Kings of the Triple-A International League (IL) relocated to become the Jersey City Jerseys during the 1960 season. The franchise folded after the 1961 campaign and was bought by a local group headed by Samuel W. Wolfson. The Suns played their home games at Jacksonville Baseball Park. After the 1968 season, the team was relocated to Norfolk, Virginia, as the Tidewater Tides

A new Suns team began play in 1970 when the Double-A Southern League added expansion franchises in Jacksonville, and Mobile, Alabama. Jacksonville became the Double-A affiliate of both the Milwaukee Brewers and Montreal Expos for their first Southern League season. They became a Cleveland Indians farm club in 1971, and then began a much longer affiliation with the Kansas City Royals in 1972. Jacksonville became the Double-A affiliate of the Montreal Expos in 1984. From 1985-1990 the team was rechristened Jacksonville Expos.

1991-2016 the Suns named returned forming an affiliation with the Seattle Mariners. 2017 the team became the Jumbo Shrimp

Miami Marlins (2009–present)

Los Angeles Dodgers (2001–2008)

Detroit Tigers (1995–2000)

Seattle Mariners (1991–1994)

Montreal Expos (1984–1990)

Kansas City Royals (1972–1983)

Cleveland Indians (1971)

Milwaukee Brewers (1970)

Montreal Expos (1970)

New York Mets (1966–1968)

St. Louis Cardinals (1964–1965)

Cleveland Indians (1962–1963) 

Clearwater Phillies - MiLB

1985

The Clearwater Threshers are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. They are located in Clearwater, Florida, and have played their home games at BayCare Ballpark since 2004. They previously played at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium from 1985 to 2003.

The team began play in 1985 as the Clearwater Phillies and were named for their Major League Baseball affiliate. Clearwater became the Threshers in 2004 when the team moved to the new Spectrum Field.

Wichita Pilots - MiLB

1987

1987-1988 the Wichita Pilots were affiliated with the San Diego Padres. In 1989 the team affiliated with the Kansas City Royals, and the team was renamed as the Wichita Wranglers. Following the completion of the 2007 season, the team was relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, where it became the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, which continue to play in the Texas League as the Double-A affiliate of the Royals.

Salinas Angels : MiLB

Salinas Angels - 1980

California League team that played from 1982 to 1987 and again from 1989 to 1992. 

Independent Team The team consisted of mainly Japanese players (1992)

Salinas Spurs (1982–1987, 1989–1992 Chicago Cubs 1982-1983 Seattle Mariners 1984-1987, SF Giants 1989)

Salinas Angels (1976–1980 California Angels 1976-1980)

Salinas Packers (1973–1975 California Angels 1973-1975)

Salinas Indians (1965 Cleveland Indians)

Salinas Mets (1963–1964 NY Mets)

Salinas Packers (1954–1958 Pittsburgh Pirates 1955 Milwaukee Braves 1956-1958)

Spokane Indians - MiLB

1962

1980

1984

Spokane's minor league history dates to 1890, when it fielded a team in the Pacific Northwest League. 

Spokane Indians (1903–1920, 1940–present)

Spokane Hawks (1937–1939)

Spokane Smoke Eaters (1902)

Spokane Blue Stockings (1901)

Spokane Bunchgrassers (1892)

Spokane Bunch Grassers (1891)

Affiliations;

Colorado Rockies (2021–present)

Texas Rangers (2003–2020)

Kansas City Royals (1995–2002)

San Diego Padres (1983–1994)

California Angels (1982)

Seattle Mariners (1979–1981)

Milwaukee Brewers (1976–1978)

Texas Rangers (1973–1975)

Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–1972)

Philadelphia Phillies (1953)

Brooklyn Dodgers (1947)

Tacoma Tigers : MiLB

1993 postmark

1994 postmark

1994 postmark

Tacoma's first team in the Pacific Coast League was the tacoma Tigers, who moved from Sacramento prior to the 1904 season, moving back to Sacramento midway through the 1905 season. Another Tacoma Tigers franchise operated in the Western Leagues from the 1930s through to 1951, when the team relocated to Idaho. In 1960 Tacoma again had a team when the Giants affiliate moved from Arizona. The team did not take on the name "Tigers".  Following affiliations with the Giants, Cubs, Twins, Yankees, they became an affiliate of the Indians under the nickname "Tugs" before returning to the nickname "Tigers" in 1980. In 1981 the team changed affiliation to the Oakland A's, retaining the name Tigers

Chicago Cubs: MiLB Affiliates

The Centralia Cubs, Centralia, Illinois played in the Illinois State League (1947-1948) and the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League (1949-1952). This two leagues would eventually become the Midwest League.

Central played for 6-seasons, and were directly affiliated with the Chicago Cubs in 1947-1948. Home games were played at Fan's Field.

July 8, 1950: Gene Pisarski threw a no-hit game agasint the West Frankfort Cardinals, winning the game 6-0

Midland Cubs

The Midland RockHounds were previously known as both the Midland Cubs (1972–1984) and Midland Angels (1985–1998). While Midland has been the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland A's since 1999, they were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs from 1972 to 1984, and then with the California Angels from 1985 to 1998

Daytona Cubs - 1993

Prior to 1993, the Chicago Cubs were affiliated with the Winston Salem Warthogs, a Class A team that played in the Carolina League. At the end of the 1992 season, the Cubs decided to move their Class A affiliate to Florida. The Florida State League originally assigned the transplanted Cubs team to play at Baseball City Stadium in Davenport. However, Jordan Kobritz, the new owner and general manager of the minor league franchise, wanted the team to play in Daytona Beach instead. 

Indianapolis Indians : MiLB

Indianapolis Indians - 1967

"See You at Victory Field"

Indianapolis Indians - 1968

A Hit: Baseball at Bush Stadium

Indianapolis - second-oldest minor league franchise in American professional baseball (after the Rochester Red Wings). The team originated in 1902 as members of the American Association (AA), which was an independent league at the time but was granted Class A status in 1903.

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and play their home games at Victory Field, which opened in 1996. The Indians previously played at Owen J. Bush Stadium from 1931 to 1996 and at two versions of Washington Park from 1902 to 1931

Indians affiliates: Pittsburgh Pirates (2005–present, 1948-1951) Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2004) Cincinnati Reds (1993–1999, 1968-1983, 1961, 1939-1941) Montreal Expos (1984–1992) Chicago White Sox (1962–1967, 1957-1959) Philadelphia Phillies (1960) Cleveland Indians (1952–1956) Boston Braves (1946–1947)