As part of planned capital spending on ballpark maintenance, a new berm and a new playing field are on tap for U.S. Steel Yard, home of the Gary-SouthShore RailCats (American Association). (more…)
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West Virginia Power joins Atlantic League
We have another former MiLB team going independent, as the West Virginia Power transitions from the Low-A Sally League to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Canadian pro teams prep for border challenges
We’ve been discussing the potential fate of the Toronto Blue Jays with border restrictions and homes away from home, but Canada’s other pro baseball teams are facing the same issue. (more…)
Lexington Legends join Atlantic League
The Lexington Legends are joining the Atlantic League for the 2021 season, as the MLB Partner League will be shaking up its announced league lineup and schedule for the upcoming season. (more…)
16-team Frontier League unveils 96-game schedule
The independent Frontier League will play a full 96-game season with 16 teams, as the circuit unveils a 2021 schedule. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for February 16, 2021
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the two biggest stories in the baseball world — spring training and the new MiLB league structure — in this week’s Hot Stove League edition of the Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
American Association goes with 11 members in ’21; will launch season May 18
The independent American Association will go with 11 member teams and a travel squad in 2021 after the addition of the Kane County Cougars, with the season launching May 18. (more…)
Your roadmap for the 2021 baseball season
In a normal year, MLB, MiLB, indy and summer-collegiate teams would have been planning for their season openers and campaign game plans for months now. But we are not in a normal year. Here’s a look at what to expect in the 2021 season. (more…)
Kane County Cougars join American Association
Another former MiLB team joins the ranks of independent-league teams, as the Kane County Cougars will play in the American Association after a long stint in the Class A Midwest League. (more…)
New Hagerstown ballpark yet again on tap
After years of futility spent on a new Hagerstown Suns ballpark, local officials are once again looking at a new facility plan, this time for an Atlantic League team with local ownership. (more…)
2021 Atlantic League season to launch May 28
The 2021 Atlantic League season is scheduled to launch May 28, as the six-team circuit will carry on despite losing two teams to Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Pioneer League unveils 96-game 2021 schedule
While the rest of Minor League Baseball waits for schedules, the newly independent Pioneer League unveiled a 96-game schedule for 2021–20 games more than in previous years. (more…)
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes launch four-team indy league at Volcanoes Stadium
After being rejected as one of the 120 MiLB teams, the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes ownership is launching a four-team independent league at Volcanoes Stadium and reviving the Portland Mavericks name. (more…)