The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League) are experimenting with a shortened game this Thursday, ending after seven innings instead of the usual nine. (more…)
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Revolution to celebrate sin of gluttony
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) is reveling in one of the seven deadly sins this season — gluttony — with a ballpark promotion that calls for seven innings of competitive eating wrapped into a single event. (more…)
New for 2016: Wheeler Field
Things have been quiet lately for the Virginia Beach Neptunes, but the team announced a naming rights deal for a new ballpark — Wheeler Field — as well as a 2015 groundbreaking and 2016 launch in the independent Atlantic League. (more…)
After Rock Cats, what becomes of New Britain Stadium?
With the move of the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) to Hartford next season, city officials are making plans for the vacated New Britain Stadium. (more…)
Hounds, One Loudoun court battle begins
From raising $13 million to having only $671.63 left in a bank account: The tale of VIP Sports and Entertainment‘s attempt to bring independent baseball and professional soccer to Loudoun, Virginia. (more…)
McVerry contract extended to total 25-year term
With an announced eight-year contract extension, Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) President/General Manager Patrick McVerry will be with the team for 25 years, according to team Chairman Steve Kalafer. (more…)
Revolution raising funds to acquire Howard
It’s a gimmick, but a cute one: the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) are using the Ryan Howard/Philadelphia Phillies situation to raise funds for a local charity and an opening-day attendance boost. (more…)
Hermit Crabs to take field Opening Day
Behold, the power of hermit-crab lovers: the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League) will placate protesters with a temporary name change and more hermit-crab delight on Opening Day. (more…)
Check out this Beer Can seating from Ducks
This may end up being one of the most unique seating areas in pro baseball, as the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) are teaming up with a local brewery to offer 12 luxury seats in a giant beer can. (more…)
Blue Crabs alter hermit crabs Opening Day giveaway
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League) have altered plans to give away 1,000 hermit crabs on Opening Day after fan protests. (more…)
Personnel news in Milwaukee, Camden, Auburn, Green Bay
We have personnel news today from the Milwaukee Brewers, Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League), Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League), and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Pitch clocks on deck for Double-A, Triple-A?
It’s not final, but there are reports that 20-second pitch clocks could be on deck for Double-A and Triple-A MiLB leagues for the 2015 season, as MLB tests strategies for speeding the pace of play in affiliated baseball. (more…)
Revolution adding high-def displays for 2015
Another round of improvements for Santander Stadium, home of the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League): two high-definition LED video and scoreboard displays in left-center and right-center field. (more…)