Citing unexpected costs, ROC Ventures is asking Franklin, WI to contribute an additional $5.2 million to the Ballpark Commons development project. (more…)
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STMA Announces 2018 Field of the Year Winners
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has announced its 2018 Field of the Year award winners, including honors in professional baseball, college baseball, and college softball. (more…)
Opening Day for BB&T Point: May 2
We have an opening date for BB&T Point, as the forthcoming ballpark will host the High Point Rockers‘(independent; Atlantic League) home opener on May 2, 2019. (more…)
Lyter Promoted, Flenner Named RailCats GM
Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) General Manager Brian Lyter has been promoted to President of Salvi Sports Enterprises, while Brian Flenner is taking over as GM of the RailCats. (more…)
New for 2019: Routine Field
ROC Ventures and Routine Baseball have announced a naming-rights deal for Routine Field, the upcoming home of the Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association). Routine Field, a 4,000-seat facility at Ballpark Commons in suburban Franklin, is set to open spring 2019, and will be home to the Milkmen and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball. (more…)
New for 2019: Milwaukee Milkmen
Wisconsin is, after all, America’s Dairyland, so the name of the independent American Association team playing out of a new Franklin ballpark is the Milwaukee Milkmen. (more…)
Derek Sharrer Named American Association Executive of the Year
For the fourth consecutive season, St. Paul Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Derek Sharrer has won the independent American Association Executive of the Year award. (more…)
Wingnuts Play Final Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Game
The Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) played their final game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday, but questions remain about the ballpark’s future. (more…)
Saints Land 2019 American Association All-Star Game
The independent American Association is bringing back an All-Star Game for 2019, and it will be hosted in a familiar venue: CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints. (more…)
Saints to Become St. Paul Guttural Uff Das On August 13
In a promotion that originates in an April Fool’s Day announcement, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will play as the St. Paul Guttural Uff Das on August 13. (more…)
Talk About Nine Lives: Fort Worth Cats Home Could Return
We could set yet another revival of the Fort Worth Cats, as the team’s former home — LaGrave Field — is rescued from the wrecking ball by a land swap organized by a local nonprofit. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018, Independent Baseball: Impact Field
For the second year in a row, a newcomer has triumphed in the Best of the Ballparks fan vote for independent ballparks, as Impact Field, home of the American Association’s Chicago Dogs, defeated Carshield Field, home of the River City Rascals, for top honors. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: Independent Baseball, Final Four
Over 104,000 voters have weighed with their choices for favorite independent-baseball home, and with a Final Four lineup in place, we’re ready for the next round of voting in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)