Organizers of a new Loudoun County ballpark in suburban D.C. are looking at quirky features for their new ballpark in the proposed Kincora development. Organizers of a new Loudoun County ballpark in suburban D.C. are looking at quirky features for their new ballpark in the proposed Kincora development. That could include any number of features […]
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Work scheduled to begin next week on new Fielders ballpark
Work on the new Lake County Fielders ballpark will resume next week, as team president Rich Ehrenreich promises an opening in June 2010. Work on the new Lake County Fielders (independent; Northern League) ballpark will resume next week, as team president Rich Ehrenreich promises an opening in June 2010. The statements were made at a […]
Brockton Rox lock doors, restructuring finances
The doors to the team offices are locked, employees were told to take a vacation, and the city has been warned that an Oct. 1 payment won't be forthcoming. Bad news for the Brockton Rox (independent; Can-Am Association): The doors to the team offices are locked, employees were told to take a vacation, and the […]
Newark Bears sued over in-game ejections
The Newark Bears are being sued by three teenagers who allegedly refused to stand during the singing of "God Bless America" during a recent game and were subsequently ejected. The Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) are being sued by three teenagers who allegedly refused to stand during the singing of "God Bless America" during a […]
Plan to revamp Silver Cross Field surface delayed
A plan to install artificial turf at Silver Cross Field, the home of the Joliet Jackhammers, to accommodate was delayed by at least a year. A plan to install artificial turf at Silver Cross Field, the home of the Joliet Jackhammers (independent; Northern League), to accommodate was delayed by at least a year. The proposal […]
Groundbreaking for Pensacola ballpark scheduled for Sept. 17
A groundbreaking for a new ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans is all set for next week, but the actual design of the ballpark and an opening date are up in the air. A groundbreaking for a new ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) is all set for next week, but the actual design […]
Rockford begins Northern League tenure today
The Rockford Riverhawks will begin their Northern League tenure officially today, when the team announces player signings for the 2010 season. The Rockford RiverHawks will begin their Northern League tenure officially today, when the team announces player signings for the 2010 season. The team will make the announcement at a press conference this afternoon at […]
Windy City ThunderBolts hit attendance records
More good attendance news: the Windy City ThunderBolts attracted more than 100,000 fans for the first time in franchise history.More good attendance news: the Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) attracted more than 100,000 fans for the first time in franchise history. After 46 home dates — five less than last year — the ThunderBolts […]
Miracle drops Tebow night after Gators complain
Saying the names and images of student-athletes cannot be used for commercial purposes, the University of Florida put the kibbosh on a promotion from the Fort Myers Miracle. A theme night from the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League) spoofing the invincibility of University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was killed by […]
Group makes pitch to return pro baseball to Ottawa
A local businessman wants to lease Ottawa Stadium and bring in an independent Can-Am Association team for 2010; Miles Wolff says there's a lot of interest in bringing baseball back to Canada's capital. David Butler, a local businessman and CEO of the Byfield Trolley Company, held an event yesterday to announce his interest in leasing […]
Miners fans “white out” Rent One Park
Over 5,400 fans helped "white out" Rent One Park, the home of the Southern Illinois Miners, for the team's 5-4 win over the Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti on Saturday night. A local sponsor provided the white Miners T-shirts to the first 5,000 fans at the game.Over 5,400 fans helped "white out" Rent One Park, the […]
Thunderbolts: “No intention” of leaving Frontier League
Windy City ThunderBolts' owner Mike Stranczek says he has no intention of leaving the Frontier League, thwarting the Northern League's efforts to concentrate in the Chicago area. Windy City ThunderBolts' owner Mike Stranczek says he has no intention of leaving the Frontier League, thwarting the Northern League's efforts to concentrate in the Chicago area. As […]
Laredo makes progress on new ballpark, hires HKS for planning
The Laredo City Council retained HKS and a local firm to work on the specs of a new ballpark, presumably for a United League Baseball team. The Laredo City Council retained HKS and local firm Humphries and Sanchez Architects to work on the specs of a new ballpark, presumably for a independent United League Baseball […]