Joplin, MO officials have terminated a Joe Becker Stadium lease agreement with the Joplin Miners (independent; Southwest League), but are still interested in obtaining professional baseball. (more…)
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Joplin Miners Default on Lease
The ownership of the Joplin Miners (independent; Southwest League) has defaulted on its Joe Becker Stadium lease, leaving doubts about the return of pro baseball to the ballpark. (more…)
Can-Am League Announces 2019 International Series
The independent Can-Am League has announced plans for its fourth-annual International Series, featuring the Cuban National Team and Japan’s Shikoku Island Team. This year marks the third time each team will play in the Can-Am League’s annual baseball showcase. (more…)
Developer Drops High Point Ballpark Hotel Plans
On Monday, a Greensboro-based firm announced it was dropping plans to build a hotel near BB&T Point–the upcoming home of the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
In Memoriam: Steve Nettleton
Steve Nettleton, best remembered in baseball as the majority owner of the Chico Heat, died Friday afternoon at the age of 79. The reported cause of death was complications from Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
Personnel News: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Gary
We have personnel news to report from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) and the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association). (more…)
New Development Could Fund TD Bank Ballpark Upgrades
In an idea being explored by local officials, redevelopment of nearby land could help fund upgrades to TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Jay Miller Resigns as Skeeters President
After three seasons, Jay Miller has resigned from his post as President of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Can-Am League/Frontier League All-Star Game Set for 2019
Two independent leagues will square off in an All-Star Game in 2019, as plans have been announced for the first Can-Am League/Frontier League All-Star Game. The contest will take place at Palisades Credit Union Park, home of the Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League), on Wednesday, July 10. (more…)
Brett Creamer Named Pacific Association Executive of the Year
Brett Creamer, the General Manager of the Sonoma Stompers, has been named the independent Pacific Association’s Executive of the Year for the 2018 season. Creamer was the youngest General Manager in all of Professional Baseball during the 2018 season at 25 years old. (more…)
Extra City Funding Sought for Ballpark Commons Project
Citing unexpected costs, ROC Ventures is asking Franklin, WI to contribute an additional $5.2 million to the Ballpark Commons development project. (more…)
STMA Announces 2018 Field of the Year Winners
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has announced its 2018 Field of the Year award winners, including honors in professional baseball, college baseball, and college softball. (more…)
Fightmaster Named Pacific Association Commissioner
The independent Pacific Association has chosen a familiar executive as its next commissioner, naming Theo Fightmaster to the post. Fightmaster began his Pacific Association career as a front office executive with the San Rafael Pacifics in 2011, later serving as general manager of the Sonoma Stompers from 2014- 2017. (more…)