United League Baseball announced its annual awards today, and the San Angelo Colts and Laredo’s Jose Melendez were among the big winners for front-office and broadcasting duties. “In congratulating all the winners I feel this shows how good this league is as a whole,” said United League President Byron Pierce. “We look to continue all […]
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Indy realignment in the discussion phase
Multiple sources confirm that recent discussions between reps of the independent American Association, Northern League and Frontier League could yield a dramatic realignment of the independent scene for the 2011 or 2012 seasons, as old grudges and bitter rivalries are giving way to a new sense of economic reality. The discussions directly between American Association/Northern […]
Skyhawks shooting for coin-toss record
Fans at tonight’s Sussex Skyhawks (independent; Can-Am Association) game will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for simultaneous coin tosses. Each fan in attendance at tonight’s game will receive a free nickel to use during the post-game toss courtesy of the event’s sponsor, Lakeland Bank. The current record of 1,117 people was set by […]
Laredo finalizes lease with Ventura Sports for new 2012 ballpark
The city of Laredo and Ventura Sports, the owner of two independent American Association teams and another on the way, finalized their lease for a new $18 million ballpark set to open in 2012. The Laredo City Council approved the Lease and Operations Agreement with Ventura Sports Group for the ballpark planned for construction […]
Canseco signs with Laredo Broncos; will pinch-hit and make appearances
Jose Canseco, whose stops after a promising and then disappointing stint in the major leagues have included the Atlantic League and the Golden League, has signed with United League Baseball’s Laredo Broncos. Canseco has been one of the most controversial figures in baseball over the last 15 years; in his younger days he formed […]
Laredo reviews ballpark plan, reaffirms decision to go with Ventura Sports
Despite a final plea from the ULB’s Laredo Broncos, the city reaffirmed a decision to go with Ventura Sports for a new team at a new $18 million ballpark. Officials from Ventura Sports and HKS were on hand last night as the City Council approved a budget of $18 million for a 7,000-seat ballpark that […]
Sugar Land issues RFQ for new-ballpark construction
The city of Sugar Land has issued a preliminary RFQ for a design-build firm on a new ballpark for an independent Atlantic League team. The city is working with Opening Day Partners (ODP) on the project; the city will own the $30-million ballpark, funded by economic sales-tax revenues; ODP will manage and bring a team […]
GBL takes over St. George franchise; suspends Bowers for season
Rough week for the independent Golden Baseball League: the league takes over the St. George Roadrunners after the owners fold, forcing the franchise to play as a road team during the remainder of the season; after that the league is forced to suspend Edmonton Capitals manager Brent Bowers for making anti-gay slurs during a rhubarb […]
Pott to leave Grizzlies
Joe Pott, the Voice of the Gateway Grizzlies since 2002, is leaving the team at the end of the season. Joe Pott, the Voice of the Gateway Grizzlies since 2002, is leaving the team at the end of the season to take a full-time position with the Athletic Department of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Pott […]
Ramapo puts off initial vote on new-ballpark funding
A initial vote on funding for a new Ramapo Can-Am Association ballpark has been put off, as councilors are hesitant in approving millions in spending before a fall referendum. The first round of funding, $5.8 million, would buy the land and prepare the land for the ballpark. It’s billed as a bond anticipatory note, to […]
New Sugar Land franchise launches name-the-team competition
A much-vaunted tradition in minor-league baseball is underway in Sugar Land, Texas: the owners of the new Atlantic League franchise is asking fans to submit ideas for a team name. A much-vaunted tradition in minor-league baseball is underway in Sugar Land, Texas: the owners of the new independent Atlantic League franchise is asking fans to […]
Yuma Scorpions missing payroll, looking at move
Players with the GBL’s Yuma Scorpions have not been paid since early June, and the league is openly looking for a new home for what was once one of the leading teams in the circuit. Players with the Yuma Scorpions (independent; Golden Baseball League) have not been paid since early June, and the league is […]
Continental Baseball League to shut down July 31
The independent Continental Baseball League will shut down for good at the end of July, according to information posted to the Web by one of the four member teams. The independent Continental Baseball League will shut down for good at the end of July, according to information posted to the Web by one of the […]