Instead of the Can-Am League fielding a travel team for 2015, three different sets of opponents will fill gaps in the independent league’s schedule. (more…)
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Shirley to manage Sussex County Miners
We don’t often cover managerial appointments, but this one is worth noting: Steve Shirley is taking the reins of the Sussex County Miners (independent; Can-Am League) this season. (more…)
New for 2015: Sussex County Miners
Now that we’re all back from the Winter Meetings, let’s get to work! We’ll lead off with news that baseball vet Dave Chase is the GM of the new Sussex County Miners (independent; Can-Am League), beginning play at Skylands Stadium in 2015. (more…)
It’s official: Can-Am League to Sussex County in 2015
We have the official announcement of pro baseball returning to Skylands Stadium in Sussex County, N.J., as a new independent Can-Am League team will play 55 home games starting mid-May through Labor Day. (more…)
Can-Am League returning to Skylands Park
An official announcement is on the way, but there are reports the independent Can-Am League is returning to New Jersey’s Skylands Park beginning in 2015. (more…)
The Ballad of Balbino
Balbino Fuenmayor. Pronounced “Bal-BEE-no FWEN-my-OR.” (more…)
American Association adopts new extra-inning tiebreaking rule
It was deemed a success in the Can-Am League last season, so the independent American Association decided to adopt a new extra-inning tiebreaking rule for the 2015 season. (more…)
Efforts continue to bring pro baseball back to Atlantic City
A group that included former Atlantic City Surf GM Mario Perrucci and Atlantic League founder Frank Boulton met with Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian about bringing pro baseball back to Surf Stadium. Surf Stadium — née the Sandcastle and Bernie Robbins Stadium — formerly hosted independent baseball, but fell into disrepair after the departure of […]
The Week That Was: June 29
Ballpark prep, ugly sweaters, a potential Twins/Saints affiliation and Petco Park A/V upgrades were the top stories on Ballpark Digest this past week, as measured by page views. Here are the top stories, in order of popularity: What happens at a ballpark before a game? Lots of prepCrosscutters to don what could be ugliest uniforms […]
American Association, Can-Am game broadcasts free via the Web
It’s always good to watch more baseball: The independent American Association and Can-Am League are live-streaming games from all ballparks across multiple platforms. The streaming is part of a partnership with InnovaTV for the 2014 season. Fans can view the games on indpendentprofessionalbaseball.com, which is compatible with desktop and laptop computers; a variety of Apple […]
New for 2015: Ottawa Champions
We have a name for the new independent Can-Am League team playing out of Ottawa Stadium next season: the Ottawa Champions. Cheeky name, really, considering the team has yet to play a game. But that’s OK: most insiders didn’t give the Can-Am League much of a shot in landing the Ottawa Stadium lease, but the […]
Bears’ demise leaves Newark with more ballpark debt
The demise of the Newark Bears (independent; Can-Am League) leaves the city of Newark on the hook for $14 million in debt payments on Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. The Bears, under different ownership groups, had been committed to paying $60,000 a year in rent — still not close to paying off the million-dollar yearly […]
Ottawa City Council approves Can-Am League deal
By a wide margin, the Ottawa City Council approved a lease with the independent Can-Am League to place a team in Ottawa Stadium for the 2015 season and beyond. After issuing requests for proposals for an Ottawa Stadium lease, two serious contenders emerged: an affiliated bid from Mandalay Baseball Properties with a Class AA Eastern […]