Local officials have unveiled plans for Joliet Route 66 Stadium, a new concept for the home of the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
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High Point Moves Forward With New Ballpark Funding Plan
At its meeting on Thursday, the High Point City Council voted to move forward with a new funding plan for a proposed ballpark. (more…)
USPBL Finds More Success in 2017
During its second season, the independent United Shore Professional Baseball League found more success at Jimmy John’s Field. (more…)
High Point to Consider Ballpark Funding
Later this week, the High Point City Council will meet to discuss a new funding model for a proposed downtown ballpark. (more…)
High Point Votes to Adjust Ballpark Funding Plan
The High Point City Council recently voted to direct city staff to adjust a ballpark funding plan, and will look to continue discussions on the project. (more…)
Brad Smith New Bees GM
Veteran MiLB front-office employee Brad Smith is new GM of the New Britain Bees (independent; Atlantic League), replacing the retiring Gerry Berthiaume, effective immediately. (more…)
Larson new Schaumburg Boomers GM
We have a new Schaumburg Boomers GM, as the independent Frontier League team names Michael Larson, as of late an AGM with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (independent; American Association), to the post. (more…)
High Point Ballpark County Vote Delayed
We have a delay in the funding plan for a new High Point (N.C.) ballpark, as Guilford County commissioners voted to put off a decision on any funding participation in the project, envisioned as home to an independent Atlantic League team. (more…)
Playing Surface Takes Shape at Impact Field
Impact Field continues to take shape for the debut of the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association), as the sod for the playing surface is being put into place. (more…)
River City Rascals Promote Lisa Ferreira to GM
The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) have made a major personnel decision, promoting Assistant General Manager Lisa Ferreira to General Manager. (more…)
Bridgeport Bluefish Play Ballpark at Harbor Yard Finale
Sunday was the end of an era at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard, as the Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) played their final game. (more…)
New for 2018: Impact Field
We have a name for the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association) ballpark currently under construction in Rosemont, IL: Impact Field. (more…)
Hearings on Tap for High Point Ballpark Proposal
Next week will bring a series of hearings on a proposed High Point, NC ballpark, as officials continue to consider the issue. (more…)