The newest team in the Frontier League now has a name and a ballpark after Normal City Council approval last night.The newest team in the independent Frontier League now has a name, the Normal CornBelters, and a ballpark after the Normal City Council approval last night. The CornBelters won out on a name-the-team contest that included […]
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Saints mascot for 2009: Slumhog Millionaire
The friendly pig at St. Paul Saints games this season will have yet another in a long line of colorful names.The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) announced Monday the name of their 2009 pig: Slumhog Millionaire. The name was selected out of more than 1,300 entries in a bname-the-pig content. The winning entry was […]
Lake County final team names released
The five finalists for the new Northern League team in Zion, Ill. were announced.The five finalists for the new independent Northern League team in Zion, Ill. were announced. They are: Cowpokes, Luckies, Fielders, Comets and Skippers. Fans can vote for their favorite at the team website. The contest will continue to run until the winner is […]
Flyers to take on women’s softball team in exhibition
The Schaumburg Flyers will host the Chicago Bandits in an exhibition game played under National Pro Fastpitch League rules.The Schaumburg Flyers (independent; Northern League) will make history on July 27 when the squad hosts a challenge game against the women of the Chicago Bandits, the 2008 National Pro Fastpitch League Champions. The 7:05 p.m. game […]
WhiteWings revert to Rio Grande name, logo
United League Baseball’s south-Texas franchise will revert back to its original name, the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings, and use the original logo.United League Baseball’s south-Texas franchise will revert back to its original name, the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings, and use the original logo. Last year, the then-owners of the independent circuit changed the name from […]
New Loudoun ballpark close to go?
We wrote about this some time ago, but apparently the poor economy isn’t causing developers to step away from a $3-billion development in Loudoun, Va., which would include a $30-million Atlantic League ballpark.We wrote about this some time ago, but apparently the poor economy isn’t causing developers to step away from a $3-billion development in […]
“New” Toros open spring training
The Tucson Toros — one of the best marks ever in the minors — return to Hi Corbett Field under the auspices of the independent Golden Baseball League.Nostalgia will rule in Tucson once the Tucson Toros once again take the diamond at Hi Corbett Field, this time as a member of the independent Golden Baseball […]
Swine flu shuts down Mexican baseball team
The owner of the expansion Tijuana Potros says he’s dropping out of the Golden Baseball League because of concerns about the H1N1 virus and the possibility of small crowds this season.The independent Golden Baseball League announced today that the expansion Tijuana Potros have been forced to shelve their plans to participate in the upcoming 2009 […]
Flyers unveil new Friday marks
The original Schaumburg Flyers logo is updated for Friday night games and special events.The Schaumburg Flyers (independent; Northern League) unveiled a new Friday night black logo and jerseys for the upcoming season at Alexian Field. “Players play better if they look and feel good. I love the black look, and I’m excited for the new […]
Debt, turnover put future of Tornadoes in doubt
The ownership of the Worcester Tornadoes faces some huge challenges: after unsuccessfully putting the team on the market this past offseason, they must now work to bring dissatisfied fans back into the fold.When the Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am Association) began play in 2005, the team was a success during that inaugural season, despite playing at […]
New owners work to bring baseball fans back to Newark
Despite some bad weather, the Newark Bears drew over 10,000 fans to two games this past weekend, as a new ownership group works to drum up interest in baseball at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium.Despite some bad weather, the Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) drew over 10,000 fans to two games this past weekend, as […]
CBL down to four teams plus two travel teams
It’s been a long time since a league fielded two travel teams, but the reported decision by the owners of a Dallas franchise in the independent Continental Baseball League is forcing that circuit to a schedule featuring four teams and two travel squads.It’s been a long time since a league fielded two travel teams, but […]
New 3,500-seat ballpark proposed for Springfield, Ill.
A regional sports facility featuring a 3,500-seat ballpark has been proposed for the south side of Springfield, Ill.A regional sports facility featuring a 3,500-seat ballpark has been proposed for the south side of Springfield, Ill. Consultant Mike Thiessen has been working with Calvary Temple on a site plan for 123 acres controlled by the church. […]