The home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) will have a new name in 2021, as the former Sprenger Stadium becomes Mercy Health Stadium under a new three-year naming-rights deal. (more…)
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National exposure for American Association in 2021 via Facebook Watch
Some potentially great exposure for the independent American Association in 2021, as the circuit signs a deal for a Game of the Week on Facebook Watch. (more…)
Patriots unveil Kalafer, Lyle sculpture at TD Bank Ballpark
A gift from Co-Chairmen Jonathan and Josh Kalafer: The Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled a sculpture in honor of their father, Chairman Emeritus Steve Kalafer, and Manager Emeritus Sparky Lyle. (more…)
AirHogs drop out of American Association
The independent American Association is now at 11 teams for the 2021 season, as the Texas AirHogs have terminated their membership in the league effective immediately, according to a league press release. (more…)
Gastonia unveils name-the-team contest
The next step in the development of the new Gastonia Atlantic League team set for play in 2021: a name-the-team contest, with all the noteworthy branding you’d expect from their partner, Brandiose. (more…)
New for 2021: Wintrust Field
The home of the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) will have a new name after a naming-rights deal with Wintrust Financial Corp.: Wintrust Field. (more…)
Reverchon Park renovation plan scrapped
A plan to renovate a 3,500-capacity ballpark at Dallas’s Reverchon Park is now dead, as a group led by Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson failed to submit documentation before a Sept. 30 deadline. (more…)
Frontier League returns to Ottawa in 2021
A partnership between Winnipeg Goldeyes owner Sam Katz and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) will bring the Frontier League to Ottawa’s RCGT Park in the latest attempt to keep professional baseball in the Canadian capital. (more…)
New for 2021: Fairfield Properties Ballpark
The home of the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will have a new name in 2021 after the sale of naming rights to Fairfield Properties: Fairfield Properties Ballpark. (more…)
In memoriam: York Revolution’s Boomer
Some sad news to pass along: Boomer, the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) team dog who celebrated retirement at the end of last season, passed away yesterday. (more…)
Saints receive clearance for CHS Field return
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) have received permission from the state for a CHS Field return and hosting 1,500 fans per game while implementing COVID-19 measures outlined earlier this year. (more…)
Bellamy heads Gastonia’s 2021 Atlantic League entry
A new Gastonia (N.C.) team is joining the independent Atlantic League lineup for the 2021 season, as Brandon Bellamy will lead the team ownership group and his Velocity Companies will partner on ballpark-area development. (more…)
Clipper Magazine Stadium snares Best of the Ballparks win
Clipper Magazine Stadium, home of the Lancaster Barnstormers (Atlantic League), is your new champion in the 2020 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for independent-baseball ballparks. (more…)