River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) ownership has informed O’Fallon, MO officials that the team will cease operations at the end of 2019, wrapping up a 21-year run at CarShield Field. (more…)
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Blu to Become York Revolution Team Dog
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) have announced that Blu, a six-month-old Siberian Husky, will succeed the retiring Boomer as team dog at the conclusion of the 2019 season. Fans will get their first chance to meet the incoming four-legged ambassador of Revs Time on Sunday, August 18. (more…)
More Study Recommended on Sioux Falls Stadium Future
A study group tasked with exploring the future of several facilities is poised to recommend further evaluation of Sioux Falls Stadium, the aging home of the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association). (more…)
Viola Criticizes Results of Atlantic League-MLB Partnership
An experiential partnership between Major League Baseball and the independent Atlantic League is drawing a prominent critic, as High Point Rockers pitching coach Frank Viola is expressing his frustration with the results. (more…)
Atlantic League Could Land in New Gastonia Ballpark
Professional independent baseball could supplant summer-collegiate league action in Gastonia, NC, as city officials are strongly considering a bid to field an Atlantic League team at an upcoming ballpark. (more…)
Ducks to Host 20th Anniversary Celebration Friday
The Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will recognize a significant milestone on Friday, August 2, when they host their 20th Anniversary Celebration. (more…)
Atlantic League Debuts Robo-Umps Across Circuit; Sky Does Not Fall
The independent Atlantic League continued its commitment to the Trackman automated ball-strike technology, first used in the league’s All-Star Game earlier this month, by implementing it in all league games, beginning with last night’s slate. (more…)
Florence Freedom Sale Finalized
A sale of the Florence Freedom (independent; Frontier League) to a group of local investors has been finalized, and it is expected the team will remain at UC Health Stadium beyond its current September 2020 lease expiration. (more…)
Atlantic League To Continue Robo-Ump Experiment for Rest of 2019 Season
The independent Atlantic League will continue its use of automated ball-strike technology, first used in the league’s All-Star Game earlier this month, for the rest of the regular season. (more…)
New for 2019: JustBats Field at T-Bones Stadium
The Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association) have struck a naming-rights deal for their playing field, unveiling the moniker JustBats Field at T-Bones Stadium. (more…)
New for 2020: Western Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Plans have been announced for the Western Association of Professional Baseball Clubs (WAPB), an upcoming independent league set to begin play in June 2020. (more…)
Florence Freedom Sale Making Progress
A sale of the Florence Freedom (independent; Frontier League) is in the works, with a local group of investors closing in on a purchase of the team from Kim Brown. (more…)
Atlantic League, MLB Unveil Second-Half Rule Changes
The partnership between the Atlantic League and Major League Baseball is yielding four additional experimental playing rules that will be implemented in the Atlantic League’s second half. The list of changes is as follows: (more…)