Virginia could be host to two independent Atlantic League franchises in coming years.The independent Atlantic League is working on two ballpark projects in Virginia, covering both ends of the state. In Loudoun, located in the northern part of the state, the league is working with developer NA Dulles Real Estate Investor LLC to place a […]
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Avon team name, branding to be announced Thursday
The management of the new Frontier League franchise will unveil a logo, moniker and more. We have several teams unveiling new logos and marks this week — including Lowell and Mahoning Valley — while the Frontier League’s Avon Professional Baseball will announce the winner of the Name the Team Contest at the official unveiling ceremony […]
Campbell’s Field / Camden Riversharks
Sporting perhaps the most dramatic view from any ballpark, Campbell’s Field in downtown Camden is surely one of the most scenic ballparks in minor-league baseball. With the Ben Franklin Bridge outside of right field and the downtown Philadelphia skyline past the left-field corner, a Camden Riversharks or Rutgers University game at Campbell’s Field provides a […]
The Ballpark at Harbor Yard / Bridgeport Bluefish
The Ballpark at Harbor Yard is a comfortable enough venue to watch the Bluefish take on the Atlantic League, which often includes a former major leaguer or two. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 1998 Capacity: 5,300 + 200 standing room Original Price: $19 million Dimensions: 325L, 405C, 405R Playing Surface: Grass Website: bridgeportbluefish.com Phone: 203/345-4800 League: […]
Avon ballpark construction on schedule
Construction of a new Avon ballpark for a Frontier League team is on pace for a June 2 opening.Construction of a new Avon ballpark for a Frontier League team is on pace for a June 2 opening, as the bowl concrete is completed and work is being done on the grandstand buildings. In fact, it […]
RiverHawks move dugouts in ’09
Tired of battling the sun, the Rockford RiverHawks move their home dugout from first base to third.After lengthy efforts to get the sun to change position have failed, the Rockford RiverHawks have announced they will move the home dugout from first base to third base for the 2009 season. The RiverHawks had been in the […]
Saints poke fun at contentious Senate race with “Re-Count”
The St. Paul Saints make light of a patently absurd situation in Minnesota politics.With Norm Coleman and Al Franken locked up in a contentious recount to see which candidate lands in the U.S. Senate, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are marking the occasion with a unique bobblehead promotion. A figurine given out at […]
Wolff: Ottawa is in Can-Am League in ’09
League will run franchise if a local buyer can’t be found.Can-Am Association Commissioner Miles Wolff committed to his league fielding a team next season at Ottawa Stadium, despite the decision by Zip.ca to fold the Ottawa Rapidz in the face of larger-than-expected losses during the 2008 season. Wolff made his comments at a press conference […]
Northern League schedule released; no Burnsville team
As we’ve been predicting, there’s no Burnsville team in the lineup as the independent Northern League releases a six-team schedule for 2009.As we’ve been predicting, there’s no Burnsville team in the lineup as the independent Northern League releases a six-team schedule for 2009. League sources say the final schedule has been distributed to teams; look […]
Gravel mining key to McHenry County ballpark deal
A request by a local developer to dig gravel from a portion of a proposed ballpark site in McHenry County, Ill. is key to the project moving forward.We’re now receiving more details about a proposed independent Frontier League ballpark in Woodstock, Ill. — and the details make clear exactly what’s going on. The ballpark is […]
Heitman makes another run at McHenry County ballpark
Peter Heitman is partnering with McHenry County Community Foundation to bring a new ballpark and a Frontier League franchise to suburban Chicago.Peter Heitman is partnering with McHenry County Community Foundation to bring a new ballpark and a Frontier League franchise to suburban Chicago. The current plan calls for a new ballpark in Woodstock, Illinois, a […]
Duquette passes on naming rights for Wahconah Park — for now
Dan Duquette and the other owners of the American Defenders of Pittsfield can’t close on a naming-rights deal for the historic Pittsfield (Mass.) ballpark.Historic Wahconah Park will retain its name, as Dan Duquette and the other owners of the American Defenders of Pittsfield (NECBL) can’t close on a naming-rights deal for the historic Pittsfield (Mass.) […]
Victoria Seals: Preparing for play at Royal Athletic Park
The owners of the new Victoria Seals franchise in the independent GBL face a challenge: attracting players to British Columbia.The owners of the new Victoria Seals franchise in the independent GBL face a challenge: attracting players to British Columbia. Not that it won’t be hard because of anything inherently bad in Victoria, mind you. But […]