The independent American Association is bringing back an All-Star Game for 2019, and it will be hosted in a familiar venue: CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints. (more…)
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2019 Branding Announcements Take Shape
There are months remaining in the 2018 baseball season, but changes for the 2019 campaign are already taking shape. A handful of teams have already announced plans to rebrand effective 2019, providing some intrigue about the new names that could be introduced in the coming months. (more…)
How Will Impact Field Impact Chicagoland Baseball?
After a successful opening for Impact Field, new home of the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association), there’s one question that needs to be addressed: How will this high-profile facility impact Chicagoland baseball? (more…)
Impact Field Debut Set for Next Month
A new ballpark will open to considerable anticipation next month, as the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association) are preparing for their debut at Impact Field. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Impact Field, Chicago Dogs
OK, you’ve had a break to celebrate the end of the 2017 season—time to start prepping for the 2018 season. Today, we take a preliminary look at Impact Field, one of two new pro ballparks on tap for next season. (more…)
Teams Around Baseball Respond to Hurricane Harvey
In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many teams around baseball are having to make scheduling adjustments. At the same time, many are also stepping up to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Collaborative Promotions
Across Minor League Baseball this season, one of the most apparent trends is that of collaborative promotions. An effort between two teams, collaborative promotions have yielded some of the more original ideas of the 2017 season, something that will be highlighted in this edition of Promotions Watch. (more…)
Cleburne Railroaders Set to Debut
The baseball world will see the addition of a new ballpark on Thursday. That is when the upstart Cleburne Railroaders (independent; American Association) will play their first game and open The Depot at Cleburne Station. (more…)
Stompers Set New Path in 2016
It was an offer that Theo Fightmaster could not refuse. But, at first, he almost did. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Independent League Giveaways
With the American Association, Can-Am League, and the Frontier League starting their seasons and the Atlantic League well underway, it is time to look at some of the best giveaways around independent baseball. These offerings—which include bobbleheads, t-shirts, theme-night freebies, tickets, and even money—will be discussed in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
Two days of work at new Saints ballpark, two minutes of fun
Work progresses at CHS Field, the new home of the St. Paul Saints (independent, American Association), and we have a treat for you: a time-lapse video showing installation of the turf and home plate. (more…)
More on the Hounds and future of Loudoun County baseball
Even under the best of circumstances it’s hard to finance new-ballpark construction, but as VIP Sports & Entertainment found out, financing a new facility for the Loudoun Hounds ended up being a losing proposition — and there’s no money to move forward. Yesterday we covered the developments surrounding legal moves initiated by the developer of […]
Replacements to make hometown return at Midway Stadium
This may be more about our youth than yours, but this is still big news: The Replacements will be playing their first hometown gig since 1991, when the band headlines this summer at Midway Stadium. The home of the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will host the Mats on Saturday, September 13, 2014. The […]