Skylands Park, the former home to pro baseball in Sussex County, N.J., has been sold, clearing the way for pro baseball to return to the area as part of a new league focusing on players just out of college. The sale price of $950,000 was what we reported several months ago. Investor Mark Roscioli of […]
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Food Revolution in York for 2013
More food news: the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled a Sovereign Bank Stadium concessions lineup with lots of local flavors, including beer brewed across the street. The local-beer lineup now includes offerings from Mudhook Brewery, brewed in York’s Central Market, which is just across North Street from the ballpark area. “It’s not true that […]
New for 2013: Las Cruces Sun Rays
The newest team in the independent American West Baseball League has a logo and a name: the Las Cruces Sun Rays. No other information was released, apart from the fact that team is playing in Apodaca Park, a former Pecos League facility. “We are excited to begin this new professional baseball endeavor in Las Cruces […]
Owner scraps North County Cannons for 2013
Jim Hoynes says he’s folding the North County Cannons (independent; American West Baseball League) after failing to come to a lease agreement with Cal State San Marcos. The team was to debut in 2013 along with the rest of the AWBL. “It was the best thing to do right now,” Hoynes told the Union-Tribune. “It’s still […]
Hounds ballpark receives preliminary approval
A new ballpark for the Loudoun Hounds (independent; Atlantic League) at One Loudoun Place received approval from the Loudoun County Planning Commission and will be debated by the full board on March 25. The full Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is expected to take up the matter during a March 25 hearing. The One Loudoun […]
Rooney: Frontier League to W.Va. could take years
Though there’s some excitement about bringing the independent Frontier League to West Virginia, consultant Tom Rooney warns that much, much more work needs to be done before any decisions are made. West Virginia has been a hotbed of activity the last 12 months when it comes to potential new ballparks: West Virginia University is moving […]
New for 2013: Nogales Desert Ghosts
We have a name for the newest team in the independent American West Baseball League: the Nogales (Az.) Desert Ghosts. The team will play at War Memorial Stadium beginning this season, with former major league player Jolbert Cabrera (brother of Orlando Cabrera and son of scout Jolbert Cabrera) signed as manager. The rather extensive ownership […]
Did bidding process save money on new Saints ballpark? City says no
Though the end contract with Ryan Companies to design and build a new St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark came in $500,000 under original estimates, St. Paul officials say a competitive bid process didn’t actually save any money. City of St. Paul officials initially awarded the design/build contract to Ryan on a no-bid basis, […]
New turf installed at QuikTrip Park
A new million-dollar-plus synthetic-turf field has been installed at QuikTrip Park, home of the Grand Prairie AirHogs (independent; American Association), and is ready for action. The installation of the $1.1 million project was completed by Hellas Sports Construction. The project began in November. “The field looks great,” said AirHogs president Scott Berry. “I think the […]
CornBelters unveil new unis for 2013
The Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) will have new home jerseys, road jerseys and hats for the 2013 season. The team will wear Wilson ProFusion jerseys and three different Game Pro hats produced by The Game. “The new looks have received a lot of positive feedback behind-the-scenes, and I’m excited to announce another new aspect of […]
Saints ballpark negotiations fall behind schedule
Negotiations between the city of St. Paul and Ryan Companies have fallen behind schedule, but no one seems to concerned that the opening of the new St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) could be delayed. Officials from both entities had expected to wrap up contract language by Jan. 26, but as of today the work […]
It’s official: Vallejo Admirals in Pacific Association for 2013
A lease for Wilson Park has been approved for 2013, clearing the way for the Vallejo Admirals to debut in the independent Pacific Association. The approval puts the league lineup at four, with two teams in California and two in Hawaii. In addition, the league will play against pro teams from the independent Freedom Baseball […]
Rockford Aviators unveil new logos
The newly rebranded Rockford Aviators (independent; Frontier League) unveiled their new logos for the 2013 season. The team’s colors remain navy, orange and Columbia blue. “We received a lot of great feedback last year when we added orange and Columbia blue to the already familiar navy and wanted to keep that look,” said team president […]