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 […]
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GBL brings Japanese female knuckleballer to Arizona Fall League
There’s certainly a novelty factor here: Eri Yoshida, a 17-year-old female sidearm pitcher whose knuckleball tops out at 50 m.p.h., will pitch for the Yuma team in the Arizona Winter League. Yoshida, 17, made headlines and impressed the baseball world last summer when she became the first female to play professionally in Japan. Equipped with […]
Pelicans sell out ballpark bonds in 30 hours
Some good financial news for the baseball industry: bonds for Pensacola's downtown park, which includes a new Pensacola Pelicans ballpark, sold out in 30 hours. Some good financial news for the baseball industry: $45 million in bonds for Pensacola's downtown park, which includes a new Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) ballpark, sold out in 30 […]
GBL expanding to Palm Springs — sometime
The independent Golden Baseball League will have a team in Palm Springs either in 2010 or 2011. The independent Golden Baseball League will have a team in Palm Springs either in 2010 or 2011. The ownership group — not specified by the league, but we're assuming it's the current Orange County Flyers ownership — will […]
Corps of Engineers indirectly pulls plug on Dallas ballpark
Issues with levees along the Trinity River is forcing a developer to pull the plug on a United League Baseball ballpark. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has indirectly doomed a proposed United League Baseball ballpark in Dallas because of its proximity to the Trinity River. The Corps of Engineers decertified levees along the Trinity […]
Golden, Northern Leagues announce All-Star games for ’10, ’11
The two indy circuits will play interleague All-Star games in 2010 and 2011. The independent Northern League and Golden Baseball League will square off in two All-Star games in 2010 and 2011. The Golden League's Tuscon Toros will host the 2010 game on July 14 at historic Hi Corbett Field. The 2011 game will be […]
Sugar Land seeks proposals for ballpark
The city of Sugar Land, Texas is seeking proposals for a new ballpark and concert venue. he city of Sugar Land, Texas is seeking proposals for a new ballpark and concert venue. The Houston suburb has been talking pro baseball for the last few years; folks affiliated with the Pacific Coast League and the independent […]
Brockton Rox under new management
Manager Chris Carminucci will take over the business operations of the club, backed by a new group of investors, including Jack Shields, Bill Murray and Alan Seraita.Led by 2009 field manager Chris Carminucci, the Brockton Rox (independent; Can-Am Association) announced today a new management team and new set of investors for the 2010 season. Investors […]
Another great offseason promo: snowball
Here's another idea for a great offseason promo, this time from our northern neighbors, the St. Paul Saints. Last year's Crispin Iceball Adventure Series was such a success the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are bringing it back on January 30, 2010. This unique ballgame played in the cold and possibly the snow of […]
Wild Things add Marlin to front-office roster
The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) named Todd Marlin as managing director of the organization.The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) named Todd Marlin as managing director of the organization. Marlin, a Dayton, Ohio native, was most recently with the Bridgeport Bluefish in Bridgeport Connecticut. He assumed the role of General Manager in October […]
Golden Baseball League making pitch for Ottawa?
The Golden Baseball League, we're told, is behind of the two proposals for an Ottawa Stadium lease. Here's an intriguing thought: we're told by multiple sources that the independent Golden Baseball League is one of the two baseball operations seeking to put a team in Ottawa Stadium for 2010. At first glance, Ottawa would seem […]
Pelicans unveil 2010 All-Star logo
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting the 2010 Cal-Carolina All-Star Game and unveiled a logo for the event. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting the 2010 California League-Carolina League All-Star Game and unveiled a logo for the event. The game, which will be held on Tuesday, June 22 at 7:05 p.m., will be surrounded by […]
Dillas keep lease to Amarillo ballpark
After hearing a pitch from the independent American Association, Potter County officials decided to sign a new lease with United League Baseball's Amarillo Dillas, despite the league withdrawing a more ambitious $2 million renovation plan. The Amarillo Dillas (independent; United League Baseball) will keep control of the Amarillo Dilla Villa for the next two years, […]