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One immediate fallout from the demise of United League Baseball: The Continental Baseball League establishes operations in Alexandria, La. The independent Continental Baseball League announced it would field a team in Alexandria, La. after the demise of the independent United League Baseball. The Alexandria Aces — the same name used by failed teams in ULB […]

A proposed ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans is under criticism for costing too much at a time when government budgets are tight.A proposed ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) is under criticism for costing too much at a time when government budgets are tight. The HKS-designed facility is the centerpiece of a downtown […]

The St. Paul Saints’ idea of an outdoor game includes real baseball players playing local celebrities on a frozen diamond.No Article Text

The Golden Baseball League expands into Mexico with the addition of a locally owned Tijuana franchise, becoming the first independent league to have teams in three countries.The Golden Baseball League (GBL) announced the addition of the Tijuana Potros for the 2009 season. The team received the official lease to the 18,000-seat Cerro Colorado stadium last […]

Ever the optimist, Mark Lee says there will be an Amarillo Dillas team on the field this summer — bankruptcy court be damned.Ever the optimistic, Mark Lee says there will be an Amarillo Dillas team on the field this summer — bankruptcy court be damned. Lee is the GM of the Amarillo Dillas, one of […]

Goodbye Sports, hello Captains, as the independent American Association team updates its look, adopts a traditional moniker and embraces Bossier in the team name.No Article Text

A divided Waukegan (Ill.) City Council barely approved a study to determine the feasibility of building a new ballpark in the city’s downtown.A divided Waukegan (Ill.) City Council barely approved a study to determine the feasibility of building a new ballpark in the city’s downtown. By a 5-4 vote, the council agreed to spend $8,500 […]

The Shreveport Sports are announcing a new team name and logo this Thursday, shedding the traditional name for baseball teams in the city.The Shreveport Sports (independent; American Association) are announcing a new team name and logo this Thursday, shedding the traditional name for baseball teams in the city. The press conference will be held at […]

The Texas-based circuit, besieged by three lawsuits and the potential loss of two ballparks, has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And without a 2009 schedule released, it’s questionable whether the league will be back this season.United Sports Equities — the holding company for independent United League Baseball — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a […]

Terry DeRoche and Tony Pettit, the pair seeking to build a new ballpark for a Northern League team in Burnsville, Minn., are millions of dollars in debt after numerous tax delinquencies, failed business ventures and houses in foreclosure, raising the issue about their ability to raise $30 million for the facility. Terry DeRoche and Tony […]

More bad news for beleaguered United League Baseball: Foster Field, the home of the San Angelo Colts, is set to be put up for auction Jan. 6 after the league failed to make a Dec. 1 loan payment.More bad news for beleaguered United League Baseball: Foster Field, the home of the San Angelo Colts, is […]

The Woodstock (Ill.) City Council approved zoning variances that would allow gravel mining on a 240-acre parcel of land, clearing the way for more than 30 acres of land to be used for a new Frontier League ballpark slated to open in 2010.The Woodstock (Ill.) City Council approved zoning variances that would allow gravel mining […]

The independent Golden Baseball League (GBL) is making a move into Mexico after signing a letter of intent with a group to bring professional baseball to Tijuana for the upcoming 2009 season. The 2008 Tijuana Potros team was disbanded by the Mexican League and their franchise relocated to Reynosa, opening up the market for the […]