OK, you’ve had a break to celebrate the end of the 2017 season—time to start prepping for the 2018 season. Today, we take a preliminary look at Impact Field, one of two new pro ballparks on tap for next season. (more…)
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Playing Surface Takes Shape at Impact Field
Impact Field continues to take shape for the debut of the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association), as the sod for the playing surface is being put into place. (more…)
2017 Independent Attendance by Average
We end today’s coverage of 2017 independent-baseball coverage with a listing of teams by average attendance, perhaps the most accurate way to view how the season went. (more…)
2017 Independent Attendance by Total
It seems way too early to post these numbers, but with the Atlantic League wrapping up its season yesterday, it’s time to tally attendance for the 2017 season. We continue with a listing of independent-baseball attendance by total. (more…)
2017 Independent Attendance by League
As the Atlantic League wraps up its season with a slate of Sunday games, it’s time to tally attendance for the 2017 season. We begin with a listing of independent-baseball attendance by league. (more…)
New for 2018: Impact Field
We have a name for the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association) ballpark currently under construction in Rosemont, IL: Impact Field. (more…)
Chicago Dogs Plan for Debut Season
For the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association), a debut 2018 season is drawing closer, and the club is making plans to build awareness in the meantime. (more…)
New for 2018: Chicago Dogs
The independent American Association team launching play in 2018 at a new Rosemont (IL) ballpark will certainly have an unusual name with strong local ties: the Chicago Dogs. (more…)
Wichita Approves Ballpark Spending — But Downplays MiLB
The Wichita City Council approved $12.5 million in spending for either Lawrence-Dumont Stadium renovations or a new facility, but this time the emphasis was creating a multiuser facility for baseball, soccer and concerts — with little talk about Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Independent Baseball, Final Four
It’s the American Association versus the Frontier League in the Best of the Ballparks 2017 independent-baseball Final Four round, as fans select their favorite venues in a bracketed vote. We’re down to four — so vote! (more…)
Cleburne Railroaders Set to Debut
The baseball world will see the addition of a new ballpark on Thursday. That is when the upstart Cleburne Railroaders (independent; American Association) will play their first game and open The Depot at Cleburne Station. (more…)
New for 2017: Saints Mascot Alternative Fats
A new season means a new ball pig from the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association), who have unveiled Alternative Fats. (more…)
Rosemont Owners Preview Fan Experience for New Ballpark
Though the team’s debut is a year away, owners of the forthcoming American Association franchise in Rosemont are already detailing the fan experience they plan to offer. (more…)