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The next team approached by the independent Northern League about a circuit jump: the Windy City Thunderbolts. Could this be the next step in a bigger indy-league realignment? Apparently not content with luring the Rockford Riverhawks from the independent Frontier League, reps from the Northern League have approached the owners of the Windy City Thunderbolts […]

Reps from the expansion Lake County Fielders were out in force in Zion, meeting with local business owners and fans. For a team that's not going to play next year, the Lake County Fielders (independent; Northern League) certainly have been active this week, holding an event with the Zion Chamber of Commerce and announcing the […]

It should be a battle of the titans, as NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal takes on two-time National League MVP Albert Pujols in an episode to be taped for Shaq's new TV series. It should be a battle of the titans, as NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal takes on two-time National League MVP Albert Pujols in an […]

Dozers are out in force doing prep work on a new ballpark for the Lake County Fielders, as owners hew to a tight schedule for a 2010 opening. Dozers are out in force doing prep work on a new ballpark for the Lake County Fielders (independent; Northern League), as owners hew to a tight schedule […]

The Rockford Riverhawks announced their shift from the Frontier League to the Northern League during a Monday press conference. The Rockford Riverhawks announced their shift from the Frontier League to the Northern League during a Monday press conference. The shift, which was largely engineered by Gary-SouthShore Railcats owner Pat Salvi, has the Riverhawks playing in […]

The Rockford Riverhawks are deliberating a move from the Frontier League to the Northern League, according to multiple sources. The Rockford Riverhawks are deliberating a move from the Frontier League to the Northern League, according to multiple sources. The state of negotiations depends on who you ask; talks are definitely ongoing, while some on the […]

Loudoun County officials approved zoning changes at the proposed Kimcora development that would allow construction of a privately financed, 5,700-seat ballpark for an independent Atlantic League team. Loudoun County officials approved zoning changes at the proposed Kimcora developer that would allow construction of a privately financed, 5,700-seat ballpark for an independent Atlantic League team. The […]

Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet will host the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings from October 5-7, 2009. The 2009 Independent Fall Meetings are headed for Chicagoland. Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet, Illinois will host the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings from October 5th through October 7th, 2009. The Independent Fall Meetings are a gathering of Independent Professional […]

We admit we're a little curious about what Jamie Toole and crew are up to with Super Independent Baseball; next season we'll get a glimpse when SIB goes on the road. We admit we're a little curious about what Jamie Toole and crew are up to with Super Independent Baseball; next season we'll get a […]

It may be an extreme promotion from the cutting-edge St. Paul Saints, but a social-networking event underscores how many baseball teams are using the power of new media to talk directly to fans. It may be an extreme promotion from the cutting-edge St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association), but a social-networking event underscores how many […]

The Lake County Fielders, slated to begin play in the independent Northern League next season, unveiled renderings of a new Zion (Ill.) ballpark. The Lake County Fielders, slated to begin play in the independent Northern League next season, unveiled renderings of a new Zion (Ill.) ballpark. The 8,000-seat ballpark, located at 850 Green Bay Road, […]

Don't look now, but the reconstituted Tucson Toros are pacing the independent Golden Baseball League in attendance while playing at historic Hi Corbett Field. This leads us to wonder: Would Triple-A have survived there if Jay Zucker would have moved the Sidewinders into town? So far this season Jay Zucker is one of the smartest […]

The St. Paul City Council will ask the state for $25 million for a new downtown St. Paul ballpark — one where the batter will be looking directly into the sun while at the plate. The St. Paul City Council will ask the Minnesota Legislature for $25 million next year in funding for a new […]