Baseball America - May 2024

In this issue

Earning Power
Dramatically upgraded playing conditions for minor leaguers have made pro baseball economically viable for all.

Life After Affiliated Ball
For many minor league teams that lost their MLB affiliations, it has been business as usual.

Gem Collector
Inside Diamond Baseball Holdings, the group that owns 33 minor league teams..

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Louisville Slugger makes Prime bat 30% harder by dipping into 1902 company patent

3 mins

EARNING POWER

A dramatic upgrade to playing conditions for minor leaguersincluding pay, housing and nutrition has made pro baseball economically viable for all players

5 mins

HOW THE MAJORS HAVE CHANGED FOR YOUNG PLAYERS

When negotiating the 2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the MLB Players Association prioritized the earning power of young major league players, especially young stars.

2 mins

LIFE AFTER AFFILIATED BALL

For many minor league teams that lost their MLB affiliations, it has been business as usual— with some unexpected benefits

7 mins

GEM COLLECTOR

In just four years, Diamond Baseball Holdings has become the most powerful owner ever in Minor League Baseball. What is the plan for their 33 teams—and counting?

6 mins

ORGANIZATION REPORTS

Blaze Alexander entered spring training as a long shot to make the team, but there he was on March 28, starting and batting seventh in the D-backs’ Opening Day lineup.

10+ mins

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

After narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament last year, UC Irvine is determined to finish strong

7 mins

MORE HARM THAN GOOD?

Dramatically scaling back young pitchers’ workloads has failed to keep them healthier

4 mins

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