Josh Caray and Ira Liebman will broadcast San Angelo Colts games this season — a surprisingly strong broadcast booth for independent baseball. Josh Caray and Ira Liebman will broadcast San Angelo Colts (independent; United League Baseball) games this season — a surprisingly strong broadcast booth for independent baseball. Both come with a lot of experience, […]
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Oakland County Cruisers shift plans, will play most of season on the road
The Frontier League squad will play all but 21 games on the road this season, as the ownership works to secure financing for a new $9 million ballpark. The Oakland County Cruisers (independent; Frontier League) will play all but 21 games on the road this summer, as team ownership works to procure Small Business Administration […]
Millar returns to Saints
We don't spend a lot of time covering players transactions, but here's a noteworthy one: Kevin Millar is returning to the St. Paul Saints after a 12-year Major League career.We don't spend a lot of time covering players transactions, but here's a noteworthy one: Kevin Millar is returning to the St. Paul Saints (independent; American […]
In memoriam: Ernie Harwell
Ernie Harwell, the voice of the Detroit Tigers for 42 seasons who led a valiant fight to keep Tiger Stadium from a date with the wrecking ball, passed away tonight at the age of 92. Ernie Harwell, the voice of the Detroit Tigers for 42 seasons who led a valiant fight to keep Tiger Stadium […]
Ricketts’ test of a true Cubs fan: supporting more signage at Wrigley Field
An open letter from Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts argues that true Cubs fans would love seeing more commercial signage in the ballpark and would wholeheartedly welcome a big Toyota sign in left field. That's some price to pay for being a true Cubs fan. Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is attempting to rally the […]
Preservation group receives grant for Hinchliffe Stadium reno study
The reclamation of Hinchliffe Stadium will be aided by a grant to study the condition of the facility and map out a renovation plan. The reclamation of Hinchliffe Stadium, the former home of the New York Black Yankees, will be aided by a grant to study the condition of the facility and map out a […]
Portland Bevos update: Tucson-bound?
With PGE Park slated for a conversion to an MLS soccer facility after this baseball season, the Portland Beavers will be homeless. There's still no game plan on the books, but here's the latest talk about the possible future of the team. With PGE Park slated for a conversion to an MLS soccer facility after […]
UCF planning expansion of Jay Bergman Field
The University of Central Florida is planning a major expansion of Jay Bergman Field that will allow the school to host NCAA regionals and more. The University of Central Florida is embarking on a major expansion of its athletic facilities, including a renovation and expansion of the team's ballpark, Jay Bergman Field. The ballpark currently […]
At 91, Monte Irvin still going strong
He's in a Houston retirement community, but at the age of 91 Monte Irvin is still going strong, telling stories and enjoying life. He's in a Houston retirement community, but at the age of 91 Monte Irvin is still going strong, telling stories and enjoying life. Irvin sat down with the Richard Justice of the […]
Crist cold-shoulders Crabs; Crabs counter with mascot candidacy
Florida Senatorial candidate Charlie Crist blew off the Charlotte Stone Crabs on a scheduled appearance, so the team retaliated by putting up its mascot as a candidate. Florida Senatorial candidate Charlie Crist blew off the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State League) on a scheduled appearance, so the team retaliated by putting up […]
Promotions Watch: Captains team up with local cartoonist for unique giveaway
The Lake County Captains teamed up with a local cartoonist for a unique giveaway this weekend: an eight-page comic book featuring a game between the Captains and a passel of space aliens. The tie-in: the national Free Comic Book Day. The Lake County Captains teamed up with a local cartoonist for a unique giveaway this […]
Promotions Watch: Hot Rods make right bet on Kentucky Derby
The Bowling Green Hot Rods tied a promotion for season tickets on the winner of the Kentucky Derby — and damned if the horse, Super Saver, didn't win. The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) tied a promotion for season tickets on the winner of the Kentucky Derby — and damned if […]
T-Bones, AirHogs to play exhibitions in Topeka
The Kansas City T-Bones will take on the Grand Prairie AirHogs this week at Topeka's Lake Shawnee ballpark.The Kansas City T-Bones (independent; Northern League) will take on the Grand Prairie AirHogs (independent; American Association) this week at Topeka's Lake Shawnee ballpark. The games are slated for May 5 (7:05 p.m.) and May 6 (1:05 p.m.). […]