Since team inception in 1998, the Fresno Grizzlies have been a Triple-A affiliate in the Pacific Coast League. Fresno’s new affiliation is with the Colorado Rockies, but after the Grizzlies’ biggest demotion ever, it will take far more than a smile for them to feel welcome.
On Thursday, the Rockies announced minor league invitations to four affiliate clubs:
- Triple-A: Albuquerque Isotopes (Pacific Coast League)
- Double-A: Hartford Yard Goats (Eastern League)
- High-A: Spokane Indians (Northwest League)
- Low-A: Fresno Grizzlies (California League)
The existing Isotopes and Yard Goats are set to remain in Colorado’s top slots, while Spokane is in line to fill where the Lancaster JetHawks used to be.