The independent United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL) is delaying its 2020 season opener from May 8 to May 29 in response to stay-at-home guidelines forced by the national coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Archive | Independent Baseball
When baseball returns, will fans return as well?
Planning is tough due to the lack of actionable data, but as the baseball industry preps for the 2020 season, one study indicates that things won’t snap back to normal when it comes to venues and events. (more…)
Frontier League postpones 2020 season
The independent Frontier League has delayed the start to its 2020 season due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and when crowds will be allowed to gather once again this year. (more…)
Saints boost charitable giving in face of coronavirus pandemic
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are responding to the coronavirus pandemic in a typically charitable way: by increasing their already high levels of contributions to area nonprofits. (more…)
Atlantic League Delaying 2020 Season
Citing new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the independent Atlantic League will delay the start of its 2020 season. (more…)
Kansas City T-Bones Plot Future Under New Ownership
With new ownership at the helm, the Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association) are plotting a future they say will include ballpark upgrades and a refined fan experience. (more…)
St. Paul Saints Announce Astro the Grouch Giveaway
In an apparent nod to the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will giveaway Astro the Grouch talking bobbleheads on July 31. (more…)
Lafayette Issues RFP for Tenant to New Ballpark
Lafayette, IN has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for teams interested in occupying its new ballpark, leaving questions about whether the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) will ultimately use the facility. (more…)
Atlantic League Reaction to ABS Technology Mixed
In reflecting on the 2019 season, on-field personnel in the independent Atlantic League collectively has mixed feelings on the effectiveness of automated ball-strike technology and the potential for its use in MLB. (more…)
Somerset Patriots Extending TD Bank Ballpark Netting
The Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) will extend protective netting at TD Bank Ballpark, as the team announces that it will complete the project prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
BB&T Point Could Land Pro Soccer Team
A professional soccer club could join the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) at BB&T Point, as discussions are underway about placing a USL League One team at the facility. (more…)
Tim Bennett Pitching Foley Independent League Ballpark
Tim Bennett is in preliminary discussions with Foley, AL officials about building a new ballpark at an existing entertainment complex, with the potential facility planned as a home to an independent league team. (more…)
Revised Boomers Stadium Lease Takes Shape
The Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) and the Village of Schaumburg have worked out proposed revisions to their Boomers Stadium lease, and both sides say they’re happy with the terms. (more…)