We have an opening date for BB&T Point, as the forthcoming ballpark will host the High Point Rockers‘(independent; Atlantic League) home opener on May 2, 2019. (more…)
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Atlantic League Announces 2018 Awards
The independent Atlantic League has announced the recipients of its 2018 Post-Season Administrative/Community Honors. Winners were selected through voting from league club managers and executives. (more…)
Lyter Promoted, Flenner Named RailCats GM
Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) General Manager Brian Lyter has been promoted to President of Salvi Sports Enterprises, while Brian Flenner is taking over as GM of the RailCats. (more…)
Wingnuts’ Memorabilia Auctioned from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Facing a potential demolition in the near future, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium was the site of an auction for Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) memorabilia on Wednesday. (more…)
CornBelters Leaving Frontier League for Summer-Collegiate Circuit
The Normal CornBelters are departing the independent Frontier League, and will join a summer-collegiate circuit beginning in 2019. (more…)
Normal CornBelters: No Decision on 2019 League
There is discussion that the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) may move to the summer-collegiate Prospect League for 2019, but the club has not made a final decision. (more…)
PeoplesBank Park Upgrades on Tap
Ahead of the 2019 season, the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) will complete several upgrades at PeoplesBank Park. (more…)
Traverse City Shifts to Northwoods League
Starting in 2019, the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will field a team in Traverse City, MI’s Wuerfel Park, which has been sold to an investment group led by the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
New for 2019: Routine Field
ROC Ventures and Routine Baseball have announced a naming-rights deal for Routine Field, the upcoming home of the Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association). Routine Field, a 4,000-seat facility at Ballpark Commons in suburban Franklin, is set to open spring 2019, and will be home to the Milkmen and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball. (more…)
Wuerfel Park Sale on Tap; Shift to Northwoods League Expected
New ownership of Wuerfel Park will be unveiled Wednesday, with a move of the Traverse City Beach Bums (independent; Frontier League) to the summer-collegiate Northwoods League also expected. (more…)
Bids Sought for Campbell’s Field Demolition
Camden, NJ’s Campbell’s Field is closer to coming down, as officials are seeking bids to demolish the ballpark. (more…)
Joilet Slammers Lease Extension Approved
The Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) will continue to call Joliet Route 66 Stadium home, with the Joliet City Council approving a five-year lease extension. (more…)
New for 2019: Milwaukee Milkmen
Wisconsin is, after all, America’s Dairyland, so the name of the independent American Association team playing out of a new Franklin ballpark is the Milwaukee Milkmen. (more…)