Actor Kevin Costner is working to bring a Northern League team to Illinois’s Zion County for the 2010 season, in a new ballpark funded by the federal economic stimulus plan.Academy Award winner Kevin Costner is working with the city of Zion, Ill. to bring an independent Northern League team to a new ballpark in Lake County […]
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Despite worst winter in years, Avon ballpark construction goes on
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the construction site of the new Lake Erie Crushers ballpark is delightful.Despite the worst Ohio winter in recent years, construction continues on schedule at the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League). The nine inches of snow that fell last week didn’t keep construction workers […]
Toole announces plans for Super Independent Baseball
Jamie Toole, the former Carolina League GM who founded the South Coast League, is back in the game with plans for Super Independent Baseball.Jamie Toole, the former Carolina League GM who founded the South Coast League, is back in the game with plans for Super Independent Baseball. We’ll be speaking with him next week about […]
Normal ballpark approved
A proposed Frontier League ballpark was approved by Heartland Community College and the Normal City Council this week, paving the way for a 2010 opening.A proposed Frontier League ballpark was approved by Heartland Community College and the Normal City Council this week, paving the way for a 2010 opening. The cost of the $12-million facility […]
Captains fill out front-office roster
Eight new hires are now populating the front office of the Shreveport-Bossier Captains. The Shreveport-Bossier Captains (independent; American Association) announced the appointment of eight people to their front office staff for the 2009 season. Chet Carey, who begins his 15th year in professional baseball, joins Shreveport-Bossier as the Assistant General Manager. Carey spent the last […]
Goldklang, Rosen take run at pro baseball in Israel
Marv Goldklang and Jeff Rosen headline an effort to bring pro baseball back to Israel, in association with the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB).American baseball entrepreneur Marv Goldklang and other investors have entered into exclusive negotiations with the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB) regarding the the development of a new professional baseball league in Israel. […]
Chances fade for Santa Clarita baseball team
Despite a franchise being awarded to Santa Clarita in 2005, there’s little chance the Golden Baseball League will field a team in Santa Clarita any time soon.Despite a franchise being awarded to Santa Clarita in 2005, there’s little chance the Golden Baseball League will field a team in Santa Clarita any time soon. The big […]
Yonkers includes ballpark funding as part of stimulus package
When federal officials consider the outlines of an economic stimulus package, Yonkers officials hope they include $45 million for a new Atlantic League ballpark.When federal officials consider the outlines of an economic stimulus package, Yonkers (N.Y.) officials hope they include $45 million for a new independent Atlantic League ballpark. Plans for a downtown ballpark have […]
CBL to potentially absorb five ULB teams for 2009
Baseball fans in Texas and Louisiana may have a glimmer of hope, as United League Baseball and the Continental Baseball League potentially find homes for five ULB franchises. Besides the previously announced Alexandria Aces, the Amarillo Dillas, Edinburg Coyotes, Harlingen WhiteWIngs, Laredo Broncos and San Angelo Colts could play under the CBL banner this season, […]
Wingnuts works out lease repayment with city
It cost the owners twice the amount expected to launch operations in the independent American Association, so the Wichita City Council is giving the Wichita Wingnuts five years to pay off a $27,500 debt.It cost the owners twice the amount expected to launch operations in the independent American Association, so the Wichita City Council is […]
CBL adds Alexandria
One immediate fallout from the demise of United League Baseball: The Continental Baseball League establishes operations in Alexandria, La. The independent Continental Baseball League announced it would field a team in Alexandria, La. after the demise of the independent United League Baseball. The Alexandria Aces — the same name used by failed teams in ULB […]
New Pensacola ballpark facing opposition
A proposed ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans is under criticism for costing too much at a time when government budgets are tight.A proposed ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) is under criticism for costing too much at a time when government budgets are tight. The HKS-designed facility is the centerpiece of a downtown […]
Saints to host outdoor game sans hockey players
The St. Paul Saints’ idea of an outdoor game includes real baseball players playing local celebrities on a frozen diamond.No Article Text