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| https://riggleman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-denver-riggleman-joins-bipartisan-call-major-league-baseball-mlb | Congressman Denver Riggleman joins bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Affecting the Danville Braves | 2019-11-22 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | VA | Denver Riggleman | R000611 | riggleman.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -Congressman Denver Riggleman joined a bipartisan effort with 105 other members of Congress to send a letterto Major League Baseball (MLB) asking them to reevaluate their decision to end contracts with Minor League Baseball teams in cities around the country including Danville, Virginia. "I have signed on to the letter asking MLB to reconsider their proposal to cut minor league teams including in Danville," said Congressman Riggleman."I supportof the positive impact the Danville Braves have had in the community and will continue to stand up for Danville." Recently, The New York Times reported that Major League Baseball was considering a restructuring of Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) which is set to expire in 2020. This restructuring would mean the elimination of 42 Minor League Baseball Teams (MiLB) including the Danville Braves. You can read the letter that Congressman Riggleman signedhere. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |