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New Pensacola ballpark facing opposition

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 […]

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New for 2009: Tijuana Potros

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 […]

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United League Baseball declares bankruptcy

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 […]

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GBL makes move into Mexico

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 […]

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Monetizing the cold: how ballparks are used in wintertime

Three teams are taking two different approaches toward monetizing their ballparks in the cold winter months: the Lancaster Barnstormers are once again hosting an ice rink at the ballpark — sponsored, no less — while the Quad Cities River Bandits and American Defenders of New Hampshire are hosting one-day holiday celebrations.Three teams are taking two […]

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