On Monday, a Greensboro-based firm announced it was dropping plans to build a hotel near BB&T Point–the upcoming home of the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
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New Development Could Fund TD Bank Ballpark Upgrades
In an idea being explored by local officials, redevelopment of nearby land could help fund upgrades to TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Can-Am League/Frontier League All-Star Game Set for 2019
Two independent leagues will square off in an All-Star Game in 2019, as plans have been announced for the first Can-Am League/Frontier League All-Star Game. The contest will take place at Palisades Credit Union Park, home of the Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League), on Wednesday, July 10. (more…)
Brett Creamer Named Pacific Association Executive of the Year
Brett Creamer, the General Manager of the Sonoma Stompers, has been named the independent Pacific Association’s Executive of the Year for the 2018 season. Creamer was the youngest General Manager in all of Professional Baseball during the 2018 season at 25 years old. (more…)
Extra City Funding Sought for Ballpark Commons Project
Citing unexpected costs, ROC Ventures is asking Franklin, WI to contribute an additional $5.2 million to the Ballpark Commons development project. (more…)
Fightmaster Named Pacific Association Commissioner
The independent Pacific Association has chosen a familiar executive as its next commissioner, naming Theo Fightmaster to the post. Fightmaster began his Pacific Association career as a front office executive with the San Rafael Pacifics in 2011, later serving as general manager of the Sonoma Stompers from 2014- 2017. (more…)
Campbell’s Field Demolition Contract Approved
Officials last week approved a demolition contract for Campbell’s Field, spelling an inevitable end for the former home of the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Windy City ThunderBolts Unveil 20th Anniversary Logo
The Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) have unveiled their 20th anniversary logo, launching a season-long celebration for 2019. The logo commemorates the 20 years that the franchise has spent in the Frontier League and in Crestwood, Illinois. (more…)
Rascals, O’Fallon at Odds on CarShield Field Lease
The City of O’Fallon says it has terminated the CarShield Field lease for the River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) and locked the team out of the ballpark, but the team says it plans on playing again for the 2019 season. (more…)
Opening Day for BB&T Point: May 2
We have an opening date for BB&T Point, as the forthcoming ballpark will host the High Point Rockers‘(independent; Atlantic League) home opener on May 2, 2019. (more…)
Atlantic League Announces 2018 Awards
The independent Atlantic League has announced the recipients of its 2018 Post-Season Administrative/Community Honors. Winners were selected through voting from league club managers and executives. (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…)
Fans Take Memorabilia From Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Over the weekend, fans removed seats and other items from Wichita’s Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, another sign of the ballpark’s impending demolition. (more…)