Alexander Bok, Malden Redevelopment Authority and National Gas have worked out terms of a 40-year lease for a 6.4-acre site in downtown Malden, which will be the site of a new independent Atlantic League ballpark. The site was formerly a former gas distribution facility owned and operated by National Gas. The authority will technically lease […]
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Pecos League at ten for 2013
The independent Pecos League will go with ten teams in 2013, after the decision was made to add the Raton Osos to the circuit instead of moving some Trinidad Triggers games there. The lineup: in addition to Raton and Trinidad, the league will field the following teams: Alpine Cowboys, Las Cruces Vaqueros, Las Vegas (N.M.) […]
Clark sells stake in San Rafael Pacifics
Brian Clark has sold his majority stake in the San Rafael Pacifics and Sonoma County Grapes (independent; North American League) to the team’s minority investors: Steve Allen, Eugene Lupario and Mike Shapiro. Shapiro was the face of the Pacific this past year, when the team drew around 700 fans a game to Albert Park in a […]
Trois-Rivieres Aigles unveil branding, logos
The Trois-Rivières Aigles — the newest team in the independent Can-Am League— unveiled their logos and branding while also announcing the hiring of Pierre-Luc “Pete” Laforest as manager. The club’s logos were designed by Trois-Rivières-based design agency Agence Absolu. The designs, which include the team’s principal mark as well as secondary logos and wordmarks, incorporate the […]
Trinidad, Raton may share Triggers
Although Trinidad (Co.) fans want to see the Trinidad Triggers (independent; Pecos League) return to Trinidad State Junior College’s Central Field, the need to broaden the fan base may involve playing some games in nearby Raton (N.M.). The Triggers didn’t draw all that well, and the league has reported some issues with Central Field. Those […]
City, Diablos talking end of Cohen Stadium lease
The city and the El Paso Diablos (independent; American Association) are discussing a termination of the team’s lease at Cohen Stadium, which could lead to a downsizing of the facility in the future. The Tigua tribe, owners of the team, had talked about running the Diablos even after a new Triple-A Pacific Coast League team […]
New for 2013: Yuma Desert Rats
The Yuma team in the independent American West Baseball League will be known as the Yuma Desert Rats, as the team moves on to the next step of creating a logo and identity for the team. The team never actually played under the team’s former name, the Yuma Panthers; AWBL officials pulled the team from […]
Grand Prairie decides on artificial turf for QuikTrip Park
The Grand Prairie AirHogs (independent; American Association) are making a major change to QuikTrip Park this offseason after the City of Grand Prairie approved $1.1 million in spending on synthetic turf for the 2013 season. The synthetic turf will be installed by Hellas Construction. The goal is to have the turf in place by the […]
American Association, Can-Am League to play interconnected schedule again in ’13
The independent American Association and Can-Am League will once again play an interconnected schedule in 2013, as the AA deals with an odd number of teams and the Can-Am League deals with an uncertain situation in Worcester. Right now we’ve seen a few schedules released by American Association teams, and while they include play against […]
Bosse Field / Evansville Otters
It is one of the oldest ballparks still hosting baseball, a historic venue that still feels much as it did during its June 17, 1915 opening. Welcome to Evansville’s Bosse Field. FAST FACTS Opened: June 17, 1915Capacity: 7,180Dimensions: 315L, 415C, 315RSurface: GrassOwner: Evansville Vanderburgh School CorporationWebsite: evansvilleotters.comTicket Prices (2012): Field Box, $8; General Admission, $5. […]
St. Paul reverses course, will let Saints ballpark contract to bid
The city of St. Paul will drop a no-bid contract for a St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark and instead open the design/build process to bid. The change in plans came after the Taxpayers League and a local conservative activist filed suit last week, seeking to overturn the decision to award the design/build contract […]
Wolff: We want to be back in Worcester in 2013
With other independent and summer-collegiate leagues pitching Worcester officials on a Fitton Field lease, Can-Am League Commissioner Miles Wolff is working on a plan to keep the city in his circuit. It’s no secret other leagues, such as a startup feeder league from the independent Atlantic League, would like to be playing out of Fitton […]
Opponents file TRO to halt work on new Saints ballpark
Groups opposing a no-bid design/build contract have now filed for a temporary restraining order (TRO), asking that all work be stopped on a new downtown St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark. Last week the Taxpayers League and a local conservative activist announced plans to challenge the decision by St. Paul officials to award a […]