Plenty of teams and ballparks around the country are getting ready to deck the halls as they host winter events for the whole family. Here’s a quick look at what teams have up their sleeves this holiday season. (more…)
Archive | Independent Baseball
Bosse Field Upgrades Could Come Soon
Upgrades to Bosse Field could begin in the near future, as local officials look to move forward with needed improvements to the home of the Evansville Otters (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
Atlantic League Announces 2019 Post-Season Club Awards
The independent Atlantic League has announced its 2019 Post-Season Administrative/Community Honors, recognizing team accomplishments both on and off the field. Winners were selected through voting from league club administrators and field managers. (more…)
Future of McCoy Stadium Uncertain as Evaluation Process Continues
No final decision has been made about the future of McCoy Stadium, but Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials are reportedly analyzing a downtown development proposal in their ongoing evaluation process. (more…)
Mesquite Being Considered for Atlantic League Team
Mesquite, TX is being considered as a potential home for an independent Atlantic League expansion team, as circuit and city officials confirm preliminary discussions. (more…)
Winnipeg to Offer Goldeyes Revised Shaw Park Lease Terms
Winnipeg city staffers have been directed by a City Council committee to draw up more favorable Shaw Park lease terms, but Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) owner Sam Katz did not express optimism about reaching a deal. (more…)
New Britain Bees Shift to Futures League
The New Britain Bees are departing the independent professional baseball ranks to join a summer-collegiate circuit, exiting the Atlantic League and entering the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. (more…)
New Large Ballpark Pitched for Suburban Minneapolis
A group is pitching a 8,000-plus-capacity ballpark in Shakopee, located in the southwest quadrant of the Twin Cities, raising money via traditional investors and crowdsourcing. (more…)
McCoy Stadium Future Could Revolve Around Sports
No decisions have been made yet, but Rhode Island state officials indicate that a sports-related proposal could end up shaping the future of Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Winnipeg, Goldeyes At Odds Over Shaw Park Lease
Winnipeg Goldeyes owner Sam Katz and the city are at odds over a proposed new lease for Shaw Park, as Winnipeg officials seek a new base lease rate and additional parking revenues. (more…)
Ferris Wheel, New Social Spaces on Tap for TD Bank Ballpark
With the first 20 seasons in the bank, the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled plans for TD Bank Ballpark designed to set the tone for the next 20 years, with a Ferris wheel and new group and entertainment spaces on tap. (more…)
Planned Boomers Stadium Ownership Change Moves Forward
A potential Boomers Stadium ownership change took a step forward this week, as Schaumburg officials moved closer to assuming full ownership of the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) home. (more…)
Lease With Prospective T-Bones Owner Approved
The prospective owner of the Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association) has lined up use of Just Bats Field at T-Bones Stadium, as Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City officials approved a lease Thursday. (more…)