Why not? The Milwaukee Milkmen (American Association) will take the opposite viewpoint of the milking process and play two games as the Milwaukee Sweet Teats. (more…)
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York Revolution ownership group expands
We have seven new members of the York Revolution (Atlantic League) ownership group, as more locals join the current nine team owners, led by chairman and majority owner Bill Shipley. (more…)
Elite Eight time in 2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Partner Leagues
With two contests decided by fewer than 20 votes and one decided by a single vote, the 2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Partner Leagues fan vote moves on to the Elite Eight round of competition. (more…)
New for 2022: Lake Country DockHounds
We have a name for the new Oconomowoc (WI) team in the American Association launching in 2022: the Lake Country DockHounds. (more…)
2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Partner Leagues vote moves to third round
After some very close votes decided by the slimmest of margins, we’ve moved on to the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Partner Leagues vote, where we expect more tight contests. So vote! (more…)
Close margins highlight 2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Partner Leagues vote
After a play-in round that saw several close contests, we’ve moved on to the first full round of 32 contestants in the 2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Partner Leagues vote. (more…)
Goldeyes to play in Jackson following agreement with city
With Jackson officials continuing to say a lease with the Jackson Generals is invalid, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) came to a new agreement with the city to play at The Ballpark at Jackson as the U.S./Canada border continues to be closed. (more…)
Voting now open in 2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Partner Leagues
Next up in our annual series of fan votes: the polls are now open in the 2021 Best of the Ballparks selections in the four MLB Partner Leagues, encompassing 45 ballparks in former independent and affiliated leagues. (more…)
Brandon Phillips joins Lexington Legends ownership group
Longtime Cincinnati Reds superstar Brandon Philips has joined the Lexington Legends (Atlantic League) ownership group. (more…)
Oconomowoc newest American Association team
We have another suburban Milwaukee squad in the independent American Association, as an Oconomowoc group will launch a team for the 2022 season at a new ballpark. (more…)
More returns to normalcy in baseball world
More teams are mapping expanded capacities and offers as COVID cases decrease across the the country. Today the York Revolution (Atlantic League) announced eased restrictions to begin the season. (more…)
New Pioneer League branding unveiled
The Pioneer League unveiled new branding as part of the makeover after switching from affiliated MiLB ball to an independent MLB Partner League, paying homage to the Mountain West and a 1939 debut. (more…)
What ballpark is this? Mystery solved
The Beartooth Highway should have a been a big clue to where a prominent Geico commercial was filmed, as a mystery ballpark location is revealed. (more…)