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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have been assigned to the Double-A Northeast League by Major League Baseball. This is a historic day for the Somerset Patriots, said team President/General Manager Patrick McVerry. We are proud to begin our time as a Yankees affiliate as part of the new system created by MLB. As we ve always done, we will do everything possible to create the best fan experience. It will only be enhanced by the opportunity to see future New York Yankees play at TD Bank Ballpark.
Major League Baseball announced that all 120 Minor League Clubs offered an invitation to become Professional Development League ( PDL ) license holders have officially agreed to accept. These teams, selected as partners by Major League Clubs, will provide both facilities and communities that are essential to the development of the next generation of big-league stars.