The New Britain Bees are departing the independent professional baseball ranks to join a summer-collegiate circuit, exiting the Atlantic League and entering the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. (more…)
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McCoy Stadium Future Could Revolve Around Sports
No decisions have been made yet, but Rhode Island state officials indicate that a sports-related proposal could end up shaping the future of Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Pawtucket, State Officials Closing in on McCoy Stadium Decision
Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials could soon make a decision on the future of McCoy Stadium, current home of the soon-to-relocate Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
New Britain Bees Not Expected to Compete in Atlantic League in 2020
The New Britain Bees will field a team in 2020, but the club’s status in the independent Atlantic League is uncertain amidst reports that it could compete in another circuit next season. (more…)
Take a Look at Sugar Land’s All-Drone Broadcast
Today saw an interesting first in the world of baseball, as the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) featured an all-drone broadcast from Constellation Field to wrap up the regular season. (more…)
Sugar Land Skeeters Unveil Specialty Playoff Uniforms
In a unique step, the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have unveiled a specialty uniform that will be worn by the team during the postseason. (more…)
Implementation of Controversial Pitching Mound Experiment in Doubt
A controversial experimental rule floated as part of Major League Baseball and the independent Atlantic League‘s partnership might not be implemented, as doubts are being raised about a proposal to extend the distance between the pitching rubber and home plate by 24 inches. (more…)
Skeeters to Stage All-Drone Broadcast September 22
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will attempt to use footage captured strictly by drones for their regular-season finale broadcast, scheduled for September 22. (more…)
Long Island Ducks to Host 8 Millionth Fan Celebration Thursday
On Thursday, the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will host a pre-game ceremony to celebrate the 8 millionth fan entering through the gates of Bethpage Ballpark. (more…)
Blu to Become York Revolution Team Dog
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) have announced that Blu, a six-month-old Siberian Husky, will succeed the retiring Boomer as team dog at the conclusion of the 2019 season. Fans will get their first chance to meet the incoming four-legged ambassador of Revs Time on Sunday, August 18. (more…)
Viola Criticizes Results of Atlantic League-MLB Partnership
An experiential partnership between Major League Baseball and the independent Atlantic League is drawing a prominent critic, as High Point Rockers pitching coach Frank Viola is expressing his frustration with the results. (more…)
Atlantic League Could Land in New Gastonia Ballpark
Professional independent baseball could supplant summer-collegiate league action in Gastonia, NC, as city officials are strongly considering a bid to field an Atlantic League team at an upcoming ballpark. (more…)
Ducks to Host 20th Anniversary Celebration Friday
The Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will recognize a significant milestone on Friday, August 2, when they host their 20th Anniversary Celebration. (more…)