AMERICAN ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED AS PARTNER LEAGUE OF MLB

 

Rosemont, IL – The Chicago Dogs are excited to announce that Major League Baseball (MLB) has designated the American Association as a Partner League.  As a Partner League, the American Association and the Chicago Dogs will collaborate with MLB on initiatives to provide organized baseball to communities throughout the United States and Canada.

 

Morgan Sword, MLB’s Executive Vice President, Baseball Economics & Operations, said: “We welcome the American Association and Frontier Leagues as Partner Leagues, and look forward to working with them toward our shared goal of expanding the geographic reach of baseball.”

 

“We look forward to our partnership with MLB incorporating the American Association into the MLB family. To grow America’s Pastime, it’s critical to bring all stakeholders in professional baseball to the table,” said American Association Commissioner Joshua Schaub. “We believe this association with Major League Baseball will culminate in a comprehensive agreement that will grow baseball and shine an even brighter light on the American Association. The American Association has already established itself as a premier professional league in North America, this partnership will only enhance the American Association’s stature among the professional baseball world.”

 

“This is a great day for the American Association and the Chicago Dogs,” said Chicago Dogs co-owner Shawn Hunter.  “The players and fans have worked very hard for this moment.”

 

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