More teams are mapping expanded capacities and offers as COVID cases decrease across the the country. Today the York Revolution (Atlantic League) announced eased restrictions to begin the season. (more…)
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New Pioneer League branding unveiled
The Pioneer League unveiled new branding as part of the makeover after switching from affiliated MiLB ball to an independent MLB Partner League, paying homage to the Mountain West and a 1939 debut. (more…)
What ballpark is this? Mystery solved
The Beartooth Highway should have a been a big clue to where a prominent Geico commercial was filmed, as a mystery ballpark location is revealed. (more…)
Generals announce new league, other ballpark plans–but city has not signed off
In addition to hosting the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) this season, the Jackson Generals announced a lineup of other events this year and a launch of a new Southern League in 2022–but the city warns the owners are in violation of their ballpark lease. (more…)
Goldeyes to begin 2021 season in Jackson
Facing the same border issues plaguing a variety of pro and summer-collegiate teams, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) will begin the 2021 season playing out of The Ballpark at Jackson, former home to Southern League baseball. (more…)
Despite return of play, things are far from normal
The return of the MiLB season and the impending returns of independent and summer-collegiate play are hailed as returns to normal. But with operations like the USPBL still hamstrung by capacity limits, things are still far from normal. (more…)
Pioneer League to resolve ties with home-run duel
Here’s another twist on how pro leagues are resolving tie games: the Pioneer League will not go to extra innings and instead launch a head-to-head, “sudden death” home-run duel. (more…)
Équipe Québec branding unveiled
Branding for Équipe Québec, the combination of the Frontier League’s Quebec Capitales and the Trois-Rivières Aigles playing as a road team to begin the season, has been unveiled. (more…)
With border still closed, Frontier League adjusts 2021 schedule
With the U.S./Canada border remaining closed for the foreseeable future, the Frontier League has paused international play for the 2021 season, with three teams replaced by a U.S.-based travel team. (more…)
American Association NFTs on tap
We know sports organizations have been eying the amazing money generated with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and now we have the American Association getting into the action. (more…)
Maryland Assembly approves new Hagerstown ballpark for Atlantic League team
The Maryland General Assembly has approved a bill allowing the Maryland Stadium Authority to issue bonds for a new Hagerstown ballpark to be leased by an Atlantic League team. (more…)
New looks, owners for Cleburne Railroaders
Texas Rangers exec Neil Leibman and former NFL punter Jon Ryan have joined the ownership of the Cleburne Railroaders (American Association), which also unveiled new branding for the 2021 season. (more…)
Sioux Falls Canaries sold
The Sioux Falls Canaries (American Association) have been sold to an investment group led by Brian Slipka, founder and managing partner of True North Equity Partners. (more…)