Wednesday night’s Atlantic League All-Star Game was marked by the use of automated ball-strike technology, an initiative rolled out after months of testing in the league. (more…)
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Atlantic League All-Star Game to Feature Automated Ball-Strike System
After months of testing, the Atlantic League will roll out automated ball-strike technology to assist the home plate umpire at next week’s All-Star Game. (more…)
Patriots Draw 6,000-Plus Fans for Six Straight Games
Over the stretch of June 7 through June 16, the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) welcomed six straight crowds of over 6,000 fans to TD Bank Ballpark. (more…)
BB&T Point: A New Anchor in Downtown High Point
When plans were announced to place an independent Atlantic League team in North Carolina, it seemed like a real long shot to many industry insiders. With the opening of BB&T Point in downtown High Point, independent baseball joins the many baseball options in the Piedmont Triad. (more…)
Skeeters Unveil Manager for a Day Father’s Day Promo
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have announced the Most Valuable Dad “Manager for a Day” giveaway package, a Father’s Day offering that includes the chance for a father to spend three innings in the Skeeters dugout during their June 16 game. (more…)
Atlantic League Tests Trackman System
When the Somerset Patriots hosted the High Point Rockers last Thursday, it marked the independent Atlantic League‘s first test of a Trackman system to assist home plate umpires. (more…)
LaGrave Field Agreement Could Pave Way for Cats’ Return
The effort to revive LaGrave Field and the Fort Worth Cats is moving forward, as a foundation will take over and repair the shuttered ballpark under a new lease. (more…)
BB&T Point Celebrates Opening
BB&T Point opened for the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) on Thursday, giving many a chance to celebrate the new ballpark and its potential impact on the city. (more…)
York Revolution’s Boomer to Retire
It has been announced that Boomer, the official team dog of the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League), will retire following the 2019 season. (more…)
Atlantic League, MiLB Among Pitches for McCoy Stadium
Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium would continue hosting professional baseball under two new proposals, with separate bids in place for an independent Atlantic League team and an affiliated Minor League Baseball club. (more…)
Atlantic League Season Gets Underway
The Atlantic League’s 2019 season is getting underway, and the year is one that will be marked by several interesting developments around the circuit. (more…)
Videoboard Highlights 2019 Regency Furniture Stadium Upgrades
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League) are preparing to debut Regency Furniture Stadium‘s latest upgrades, highlighted by a new videoboard. (more…)
BB&T, SunTrust Working on Central Brand
As part of a pending merger, BB&T and SunTrust are working with Interbrand to create a central identity that could soon be applied to several ballparks. (more…)