There will indeed be baseball this summer at Damaschke Field, as the summer-collegiate New York Collegiate Baseball League sets up shop; the NYCBL also will play at Cooperstown's Doubleday Field. Baseball fans in upstate New York will have an abundance of riches this summer, as there will indeed be baseball this summer at Damaschke Field, […]
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Three finalists announced for new Loudoun team name
VIP Baseball, the partnership bringing independent baseball to Virginia's Loudoun County, has announced the finalists in a name-the-team contest. VIP Baseball, the partnership bringing independent baseball to Virginia's Loudoun County, has announced the finalists in a name-the-team contest. The three finalists: Dulles Blue Heron, Virginia Silver Stars and Loudoun Hounds. “VIP Baseball has been absolutely […]
Funderburg takes the reins of the River City Rascals
Tony Funderburg, the man who originally gave us the outrageous food offerings at Gateway Grizzlies games, is the new president of the River City Rascals, with Steve Malliet kicked up to the owners' suite. Tony Funderburg, the man who originally gave us the outrageous food offerings at Gateway Grizzlies (independent; Frontier League) games, is the […]
The Paul sheds its Saintly ways
The St. Paul Saints will shed a good chunk of their name this month in solidarity with the Minnesota Vikings.In support of a movement begun by a local morning drive-time sports-radio show, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will shed "S from both the beginning and end of its name and will be known […]
RiverHawks schedule “battle-of-the-sexes” exhibition
The Rockford RiverHawks will host the Chicago Bandits of National Pro Fastpitch in an exhibition game.The Rockford RiverHawks (independent; Northern League) have scheduled a game against some of the best ballplayers in the world, but it might not be the ballplayers you expected. It won’t even be the ballgame you might have expected. The RiverHawks […]
St. George Roadrunners sold
The independent Golden Baseball League approved a new ownership group for the St. George Roadrunners, as Hot Corner Baseball, LLC takes over from Triple Play Baseball LLC.The independent Golden Baseball League approved a new ownership group for the St. George Roadrunners, as Hot Corner Baseball, LLC takes over from Triple Play Baseball LLC. Triple Play […]
York Revolution sweetens the pot for season-ticket holders
The York Revolution is offering some financial incentives for those signing up for a season pass: discounted drinks and parking. The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) is offering some financial incentives for those signing up for a season pass: discounted drinks and parking. Beginning this season, all full-season or mini-plan-holders can now purchase pre-paid parking […]
Golden Baseball League adds Maui, Tijuana teams for ’10; drops Long Beach
The independent Golden Baseball League released a 2010 schedule that includes Na Koa Ikaika Maui and Cimarrones de Tijuana, while losing the Long Beach Armada.The independent Golden Baseball League released a 2010 schedule that includes Na Koa Ikaika Maui and Cimarrones de Tijuana in an expansion to 10 teams, while losing the Long Beach Armada […]
Funding for new Saints ballpark fails to make initial cut
An initial bonding request from Gov. Tim Pawlenty doesn't include $25 million for a new St. Paul Saints ballpark — but the process is far from completed. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has released his $685-million bonding request for the 2010 legislative session, and it lacks proposed funding for a new St. Paul Saints (independent; American […]
Grizzlies expand radio deal into marketing endeavor
The new deal is with Grand Slam Sports, the parent company of 590 The Fan KFNS, KFNS.com and St. Louis Sports Magazine.The Gateway Grizzlies (independent; Frontier League) announced a comprehensive marketing agreement with Grand Slam Sports, the parent company of 590 The Fan KFNS, KFNS.com and St. Louis Sports Magazine. As part of the agreement […]
Yet another indy league arises
It is a model that's never worked, but that's not stopping Bill Larsen from forming a four-team indy league to be based in Macon's Luther Williams Field. It is a model that's never worked, but that's not stopping Bill Larsen from forming a four-team indy league to be based in Macon's Luther Williams Field. He's […]
Rascals offer fan insurance for 2010
If fans buy a $2 insurance plan and the River City Rascals lose, they'll receive a free box seat for an upcoming 2010 game.The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are offering fans “Winning Insurance” for the 2010 season. Fans that purchase tickets this upcoming season will have the opportunity to add the “Winning Insurance” […]
American Defenders to Pittsfield; Lewis, Duquette to remain on ownership team
The remaining owners of the American Defenders of New Hampshire have applied to move the franchise to Pittsfield's Wahconah Park for 2010. The remaining owners of the American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) have applied to move the franchise to Pittsfield's Wahconah Park for 2010. The franchise shut down operations before the end […]