The new owners of the Newark Bears are bringing in some big names for their season opener tonight: Colin Powell and Patti LaBelle.The new owners of the Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) are bringing in some big names for their season opener tonight: former Secretary of State Colin Powell is throwing out the first pitch, […]
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Captains unveil improvement to Fair Grounds Field
A new videoboard, party decks and all-you-can-eat buffet are among the improvements made to the ballpark by the Shreveport-Bossier Captains.A new videoboard, party decks and all-you-can-eat buffet are among the improvements made to Fair Grounds Field by the Shreveport-Bossier Captains (independent; American Association). First and foremost among the improvements is a brand new E-Sign video […]
ULB, developer announce plans for new downtown Dallas ballpark
The new ballpark for a United League Baseball franchise will be near the Trinity River near downtown Dallas, as part of a larger $500 million development.A developer working in conjunction with Reunion Sports Group, the owners and operators of independent United League Baseball, is proposing a new ULB ballpark as part of a $500-million development […]
Diablos mark 20 years at Cohen Stadium
The El Paso Diablos are marking 20 seasons at Cohen Stadium with a slew of promotions and commemorations.The El Paso Diablos are marking 20 seasons at Cohen Stadium with a slew of promotions and commemorations. The biggest event will be a June 19 promotion marking the 20th anniversary. To prime the pump, the team is […]
New for 2009: Coastal Bend Thunder
The newest team in United League Baseball will be the Coastal Bend Thunder.The newest team in independent United League Baseball will be the Coastal Bend Thunder. It’s the third pro team to set up shop in Nueces County in recent years, following American Association and Continental Baseball League efforts. Subscribers to the weekly Ballpark Digest […]
New Normal team anounces finalists for name
The new Normal (Ill.) Frontier League team slated to begin play next season will most likely have a very interesting name and potential celebrity tie-in (think Stephen Colbert), if the finalists are any indication.The list of finalists for the name-the-team contest in Normal (Ill.) has been released, and they run the gamut from shameless to […]
RedHawks to honor flood volunteers at May game
The team is giving away 4,082 to folks fighting the recent Red River flooding in the greater Fargo-Moorhead area.The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (independent; Northern League) are giving away 4,082 tickets to a May 17 game to anyone who helped battle this springs flood. The number 4,082 corresponds to the Red River’s record crest of 40.82 feet. […]
New Northern League franchise puts season tickets on sale
The new Lake County team, which features Kevin Costner as a minority investor, is taking season-ticket deposits for a planned 2010 ballpark opening.There’s no ballpark or no team, but that’s not stopping Grand Slam Sports & Entertainment, LLC from launching its season-ticket drive for its inaugural 2010 season. Grand Slam, where Kevin Costner is the […]
Gateway Grizzlies pitcher killed in car accident
Brandon Villalobos, signed as a rookie free agent by the Gateway Grizzlies, was killed Saturday evening after the dune buggy he was driving lost control.Brandon Villalobos, signed as a rookie free agent by the Gateway Grizzlies (independent; Frontier League), was killed Saturday evening after the dune buggy he was driving lost control. Villalobos was 23 […]
All Pro Freight Stadium to be uncovered this week
The protective wrapping protecting All Pro Freight Stadium will be removed this week as construction crews work toward a June 2 opening.The protective wrapping protecting All Pro Freight Stadium, the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League), will be removed this week as construction crews work toward a June 2 opening. Starting […]
Gimmick or brilliant? Rev signing of little person as designated pinch hitter is a little of both
The York Revolution’s signing of little person Dave Flood in the hopes he can turn into a legitimate pinch-hitter may not be a huge stretch in terms of baseball strategy, but it does have the potential to backfire on the independent team.We’re all for a good gimmick to bring attention to a baseball team, and […]
Crushers promise no snow for opener
The Lake Erie Crushers will hand over a free ticket and a $50 voucher for cold-weather merchandise if the team’s June 2 home opener is snowed out. Really.With another cold snap and blanket of snow across Northeast Ohio, the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) are promising that their June 2nd Opening Day will be […]
Wuerfel Park / Traverse City Beach Bums
It’s not quite a Field of Dreams setup — there aren’t any corn fields on the edge of the ballpark, just some open spaces and seemingly random development — but a “build it and they will come” mentality permeates Wuerfel Park, the home of the Traverse City Beach Bums. It took a lot of passion […]