The American League has its roots in the original Western League, where commissioners Ban Johnson and owners like Charles Comiskey and Al Spink guided that circuit to preeminence in the minor-league world. Major League / 1900-present But that wasn’t enough for visionaries like Johnson and Comiskey, who saw opportunities in challenging the established National League, […]
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American Association (1883)
American Association (1883) Major 1883-1891 Teams (in alphabetical order) Baltimore Orioles, 1883-1891 Boston Reds, 1891 Brooklyn Atlantics, 1884 Brooklyn Bridegrooms, 1888-1889 Brooklyn Gladiators, 1890 Brooklyn Grays, 1885-1887 Cincinnati, 1891 Cincinnati Red Stockings, 1883 Cincinnati Reds, 1884-1889 Cleveland Blues, 1887-1888 Columbus Senators, 1883-1884, 1889-1891 Indianapolis Hoosiers, 1884 Kansas City Cowboys, 1888-1889 Louisville Colonels, 1885-1891 Louisville Eclipse, […]
American Association (current)
The current American Association was formed by independent teams leaving the Northern League and Central League, augmented by former United League Baseball markets. Independent / 2006-present Teams (in alphabetical order) Amarillo Sox, 2011-presentCoastal Bend Aviators, 2006-2007El Paso Diablos, 2006-presentFargo-Moorhead Redhawks, 2011-presentFort Worth Cats, 2006-presentGary Southshore Railcats, 2011-presentGrand Prairie Airhogs, 2008-presentKansas City T-Bones, 2011-presentLincoln Saltdogs, 2006-presentPensacola […]
American Association (original)
American Association (original) history Independent 1902 Class A 1903-1911 Class AA 1912-1945 Class AAA 1945-1962; 1969-1997 Dating from the turn of the century, the American Association had a long and proud history as an upper-level minor league. Featuring such legendary teams as the Indianapolis Indians, the Minneapolis Millers, the St. Paul Saints, the Louisville Colonels, […]
Alabama-Tennessee League
Alabama-Tennessee League Class D 1921 Teams (in alphabetical order) Albany-Decatur Twins, 1921 Columbia Mules, 1921 Russellville Miners, 1921 Tri-Cities Triplets, 1921
Memorial Stadium / Fort Wayne Wizards
With a metropolitan population of over 565,000 (and growing), Fort Wayne is a city whose architecture seems to belong in a smaller town. As a result, it is not surprising to discover Memorial Stadium, built in 1993 and current home to the Padres’ Class A Midwest League affiliate, is a comfortable place to watch a […]
Pensacola / Pensacola Pelicans / 2010
Plans for a new ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans.Opening: 2010 Capacity: 3,500 fixed seats Number of Suites: To be determined Owner: City of Pensacola Architect: HKS Ballpark Cost: $70 million (total project cost) Location: Downtown Pensacola waterfront
Red Sox signs deal to keep spring training in Lee County
After months of flirtation with Sarasota, the Boston Red Sox decided to go with the sure thing and signed a 30-year lease to keep spring training in Lee County in a new facility.After months of flirtation with Sarasota, the Boston Red Sox decided to go with the sure thing and signed a 30-year lease to […]
Two-I League (Illinois-Indiana League)
Two-I League (Illinois-Indiana League) Unaffiliated 1892 Teams (in alphabetical order) Aurora Hoodoos, 1892 Evansville, 1892 Jacksonville, 1892 Joliet Stone Citys, 1892 Peoria Canaries, 1892 Quincy Ravens, 1892 Rock Island-Moline Twins, 1892 Rockford Hustlers, 1892 Terre Haute Hottentots, 1892
Twin States League
Twin States League history Class D 1911 Teams (in alphabetical order) Bellows Falls Sulphites, 1911 Brattlesboro Islanders, 1911 Keene Champs, 1911 Springfield-Charlestown Hyphens, 1911
Twin Ports League
Twin Ports League history Class E 1943 Teams (in alphabetical order) Duluth Dukes, 1943 Duluth Heralds, 1943 Duluth Machine Iron, 1943 Superior Bays, 1943
Tri-State League (1946)
Tri-State League (1946) Class B 1946-1955 Teams (in alphabetical order) Anderson A’s, 1946 Anderson Rebels, 1947-1954 Asheville Tourists, 1946-1955 Charlotte Hornets, 1946-1953 Fayetteville Cubs, 1947-1948 Florence Steelers, 1948-1950 Gastonia Rockets, 1952-1953 Greenville Spinners, 1951-1952, 1954-1955 Greenwood Tigers, 1951 Knoxville Smokies, 1946-1952, 1954 Reidsville Luckies, 1947 Rock Hill Chiefs, 1947-1955 Shelby Cubs, 1946 Spartanburg Peaches, 1946-1955 […]
Tri-State League (1925)
Tri-State League (1925) Class D 1925-1926 Teams (in alphabetical order) Blytheville Tigers, 1925-1926 Corinth Corinthians, 1925-1926 Dyersburg Deers, 1925 Jackson Giants, 1925 Jackson Jays, 1926 Jonesboro Buffaloes, 1925-1926 Sheffield-Tuscumbia Twins, 1926 Tupelo Wolves, 1925-1926