The Lake Erie Crushers announced a naming-rights deal with local firm All Pro Freight Systems.All Pro Freight Stadium is the name of the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League), after the team sold naming rights to the Avon ballpark to local firm All Pro Freight Systems for the new ballpark in […]
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Defenders outline Holman Stadium renovation plans
The American Defenders of New Hampshire unveiled their plans for changes to Historic Holman Stadium.The American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) want to make several changes to the WPA-era Holman Stadium. And while none of the changes are major, they may need to be approved by Nashua because of the historic nature of […]
Shaw Park / Winnipeg Goldeyes
There’s a certain type of ballpark currently in vogue in the minor leagues: a raised mezzanine packed with concession stands, with a grandstand sloping down to the playing field. There are many advantages to this layout: the mezzanine area can accommodate socializing and fans can hit the concession stands without missing any of the action. […]
Alexian Field / Schaumburg Boomers
(Editor’s note: this was written when the Northern League’s Schaumburg Flyers occupied Alexian Field. In 2012 the Frontier League’s Schaumburg Boomers will begin play there. We’ll update this piece once the season begins.) FAST FACTS Capacity: 7,048 Year Opened: 1999 Cost: $19 million Owners: Village of Schaumburg and the Schaumburg Park District Dimensions: 355L, 400C, […]
O’Connor takes a new tack with the American Defenders
One of the more interesting experiments in baseball will be played out this season at Nashua’s Holman Stadium, where the American Defenders of New Hampshire will set up shop, complete with camouflage unis and explicit ties to area servicemen.One of the more interesting experiments in baseball will be played out this season at Nashua’s Holman […]
WXAV to broadcast ThunderBolts in 2009
The Windy CIty ThunderBolts are back on the airwaves after a broadcast deal with WXAV FM.The Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) announced an agreement with WXAV 88.3 FM to broadcast the team’s games during the 2009 season. WXAV, which is licensed to Saint Xavier University in Chicago, has committed to air at least 30 […]
Offerman sued over bat attack
Bridgeport Bluefish catcher John Nathans is suing former MLB All-Star and Long Island Duck Jose Offerman over a nasty bat-wielding incident that ended both careers.Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) catcher John Nathans is suing former MLB All-Star and Long Island Duck Jose Offerman over a nasty bat-wielding incident that ended both careers. Offerman took exception […]
Brockton announces “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank” promotion
Alleged swindler Bernie Madoff is the subject of a promotion from the Brockton Rox. The Brockton Rox (independent; Can-Am Association) are seizing on the Bernard Madoff news coverage with an August 8 giveaway: the “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank.” The “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank” or “Made-Off Bank,” for short, is designed to help Rox fans keep their money, witn a […]
New for the S-B Captains: Captain Jack
The new mascot of the newly rebranded Shreveport-Bossier Captains: Captain Jack.The new mascot for the Shreveport-Bossier Captains (independent; American Association): Captain Jack, who was announced during the first intermission of the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs’ 4-1 win over the Texas Brahmas at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City. Jack took a lap around the ice before meeting […]
Moore named Captains bench coach
The Shreveport-Bossier Captains announced the hiring of Vince Moore as bench coach for the 2009 season.The Shreveport-Bossier Captains (independent; American Association) announced the hiring of Vince Moore as Bench Coach for the 2009 season. The Houston native will join manager Ricky VanAsselberg as part of the coaching staff. Moore made his managerial debut as skipper […]
Final CBL lineup announced; only four ULB teams absorbed
The independent Continental Baseball League announced a lineup of eight teams for 2009, with four United League Baseball teams joining the circuit.The independent Continental Baseball League announced a lineup of eight teams for 2009, with four United League Baseball teams joining the circuit. United League teams in the Texas cities of Amarillo, Laredo, San Angelo […]
Will Ehrenreich sell the Flyers?
With the announcement that Kevin Costner is teaming up with him on a new Zion ballpark and Northern League team, the assumption is that Rich Ehrenreich is selling the Schaumburg Flyers.With the announcement that Kevin Costner is teaming up with him on a new Zion ballpark and Northern League team, the assumption is that Rich […]
NHL owner buys GBL’s Edmonton Cracker-Cats
Daryl Katz, the billionaire owner of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, is buying the Golden Baseball League’s Edmonton Cracker-Cats.Daryl Katz, the billionaire owner of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, has purchased the Edmonton Cracker-Cats (independent; Golden Baseball League) and will assume the team’s lease at Telus Field. “We are very excited to be the new owners of […]