Depending upon what decision Bridgeport officials make, a ticket surcharge may be added to admission to Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) games. (more…)
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Revolution to Host Sensory Friendly Night
To assist in the awareness of autism, the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) will host Sensory Friendly Night on July 27. (more…)
Desire for Baseball Still Evident in Stamford
Though previous discussions of attracting professional baseball have led nowhere, Stamford officials and business leaders still say that they would like to see a team in the Connecticut city. (more…)
Sporting Painted Cleats, Skeeters Break Attendance Record
There is another attendance record to note from the Fourth of July, as the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) shattered their previous high mark. (more…)
Bees Finding Niche in New Britain
As they play their inaugural season, the New Britain Bees (independent; Atlantic League) are finding a niche among baseball fans in New Britain. (more…)
Atlantic League Unveils All-Star Game Uniforms
With the Lancaster Barnstormers set to host its 2016 All-Star Game, the Atlantic League (ALPB) and the team have unveiled a pair of game-specific uniforms. The hats and jerseys are a nod to Lancaster County’s agriculture, and a part of the game’s theme. (more…)
Somerset Sets Atlantic League Weekend Attendance Record
Big record to pass along: The Somerset Patriots set a new Atlantic League weekend attendance record, welcoming 22,907 fans to TD Bank Ballpark from Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Independent Baseball, Final Four
It’s an all-Atlantic League Final Four in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 vote for independent-baseball venues, as fans were decisive in their choices in the latest round of voting. (more…)
Revolution to Play as Revengers on June 19
To spice up their celebration of Superhero Day on June 19, the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) will become the York Revengers. As part of the father’s day offerings at PeoplesBank Park, the team will don Revenger uniforms that will be auctioned off for charity, while featuring several other specials around the ballpark. (more…)
Hunton: Front-Office Staffer, Career Saves Leader
We can’t think of any similar accomplishments in pro baseball: Last night Jon Hunton, director of player personnel for the Somerset Patriots, set a new Atlantic League record for saves. (more…)
Atlantic League Unveils Catching Gear Design
This season, the Atlantic League is rolling out new catching equipment that is sure to catch the eye. As part of a new multi-year partnership with Rawlings, the Atlantic League’s catchers will be outfitted in gear that is customized to each of the circuit’s eight teams. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Independent Theme Nights
Now that the independent baseball season is underway, more promotions are popping up across the baseball landscape. To provide a full overview, Promotions Watch is taking a two-part look at the best events in independent baseball, concluding with today’s look at theme nights and special appearances. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Independent Giveaways
The season is underway in the independent baseball ranks, bringing about a new batch of promotions for this summer. Promotions Watch will provide a two-part overview of some of the most notable events in the independent leagues, with part one focusing on giveaways and part two—which will be posted next week—highlighting theme nights and appearances. (more…)