A purchase of Skylands Park has fallen through after an investor specializing in distressed properties couldn’t make the numbers work. Mark Roscioli missed a March 1 deadline to close on a purchase of the former home of the New Jersey Cardinals (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Sussex SkyHawks (independent; Can-Am League) for $950,000. […]
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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 […]
Rockford Foresters to play as road team in ’13
The Rockford Foresters (summer collegiate; Midwest Collegiate League) will play as a road team in 2013 after losing the lease for Marinelli Field to the Rockford Aviators (independent; Frontier League). The Foresters played at Marinelli Field for three seasons (2010-2012). No word on what baseball will be played at the former home of Midwest League […]
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 […]
New owners: We’ll have baseball in Skylands Park in 2014
The incoming owners of Skylands Park, the former home to affiliated and indy ball in Sussex County (N.J.), say baseball will be back at the shuttered ballpark in 2014. 17 Mile LLC is set to close on a deal to buy the ballpark for $950,000 (confirming our story on Dec. 13 on the sale price, […]
Wild Things to host ’13 Frontier League ASG
The Washington Wild Things will be hosting the 2013 Frontier League All-Star Game, and the event will have a unique twist: players will assist Habitat for Humanity in building a house. The event will take place July 15-18, culminating in the actual game. “We consider it an honor to be selected to host the event,” […]
Vallejo in, Sonoma County out in Pacific Association
The Vallejo Admirals would replace the Sonoma County Grapes travel team in the independent Pacific Association if a proposed lease is approved by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District. The team would play at Wilson Park, a rather modest 500-seat facility that would need some upgrades to reach 500-600 seating for pro baseball. Redwood Sports and […]
Bryant: ULB will operate in six cities in 2013
John Bryant, co-owner of independent United League Baseball, says his circuit will operate in six cities in 2013, with two expansion franchises on the way. Right now the ULB consists of the Fort Worth Cats, San Angelo Colts, Edinburg Roadrunners and Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings. Bryant told the Abilene Reporter-News he expects to add two […]