Industry veteran Jon Danos is the new CEO of the Frontier League, as the circuit navigates the future as an MLB Partner League after the retirement of Bill Lee. (more…)
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Lee to retire from Frontier League
After 27 years as Frontier League Commissioner, Bill Lee is stepping down from the position and assuming the role of Commissioner Emeritus effective March 1, 2020, serving as a consultant for the league and attending league functions. (more…)
Frontier League to Field 10 Teams in 2019
After losing two markets to the summer-collegiate ranks, the independent Frontier League will field 10 teams during its 2019 season. (more…)
Parkersburg Ballpark Unlikely to Happen
For now, prospects of a new ballpark in Parkersburg, WV have diminished, according to local officials. (more…)
Wild Things to host ’13 Frontier League ASG
The Washington Wild Things will be hosting the 2013 Frontier League All-Star Game, and the event will have a unique twist: players will assist Habitat for Humanity in building a house. The event will take place July 15-18, culminating in the actual game. “We consider it an honor to be selected to host the event,” […]
65-year-old Lee throws complete game in NAL
We’re not sure what this says about the level of play, but 65-year-old Bill “Spaceman” Lee threw a complete-game victory and went 1-for-3 in his debut with the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League). Lee took the mound in front of 1,265 fans at Albert Park and pitched a complete game in a 9-4 […]
Pacifics sign “Spaceman” Lee to contract
Bill “Spaceman” Lee is coming out of retirement after signing a contract with the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League) in an attempt to set a record for the oldest pitcher to win a pro baseball game. The 65-year-old lefty will take the mound Thursday, Aug. 23, for the Pacifics. The former Red Sox and […]
No beer here: the sad history of the London Rippers
The demise of the London Rippers (independent; Frontier League) has some fairly basic lessons for potential baseball entrepreneurs: know your market and read your contracts carefully. The London Rippers withdrew from the Frontier League Wednesday morning at 12:01 a.m., days after being locked out of its team office/gift shop for nonpayment of rent. It was […]
Frontier League returning to Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, W.V., once the home to the Ohio Valley Redcoats, may see a return of independent Frontier League baseball if city officials move ahead with a new-ballpark plan. City officials met with Commissioner Bill Lee, Washington Wild Things managing partner Stu Williams and Tom Rooney, president of the Rooney Sports and Entertainment Group, at the […]
Kings suing Frontier League over dropped team sale
Owners of the defunct Kalamazoo Kings are suing the Frontier League over rejection of a possible sale that led to the eventual demise of the team and removal from the indy circuit. The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, names the Frontier League and commissioner Bill Lee […]
Normal to host 2012 Frontier League All-Star Game
Plan ahead: The Normal CornBelters are hosting the 2012 Frontier League All-Star Game at the Corn Crib on July 11, 2012. Frontier League Commissioner Bill Lee made the All-Star Game bid to Mayor Chris Koos at the Town of Normal Council Meeting tonight at City Hall. “The Frontier League is extremely pleased to have the […]
What’s up in Kalamazoo?
The offices of the Kalamazoo Kings (independent; Frontier League) have been closed in recent weeks, and the local newspaper is questioning whether the team will be back in business next season despite being present in the league’s 2011 schedule. From the Kalamazoo Gazette: The fate of the Kings has yet to be answered definitively — […]
Frontier League unveils ’11 schedule; Oakland County to go dark
The independent Frontier League unveiled a 2011 schedule today that includes the new Joliet team playing out of Silver Cross Field; the big news is the the Oakland County Cruisers will go dark for the season and will not resume operations until a new ballpark is finished. Basicall, the Frontier League will be the same […]