For the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association), a debut 2018 season is drawing closer, and the club is making plans to build awareness in the meantime. (more…)
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Bridgeport Bluefish Planning Their Future
Though a proposal to convert their home ballpark to an amphitheater has not been finalized, the Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) will not wait to make a decision on their future. (more…)
Jackson County Frontier League Ballpark Revival Falls Short
An attempt to revive a Jackson County Frontier League ballpark proposal apparently has come up short, as a potential naming-rights sponsor drops out and the Michigan fairgrounds board decides to go with a convention center instead. (more…)
Joliet Slammers Look for Lease Extension
Discussions continue on a lease extension for the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League), who are looking to reach a new agreement. (more…)
High Point Ballpark Plan Pitched at Meeting
Discussion of a new High Point ballpark and surrounding development took place on Monday, as a public hearing included details on the proposal. (more…)
Lava Joins San Rafael Pacifics Ownership Group
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) have expanded their ownership group, as attorney Leslie Lava is joining their ranks. She is now an owner as well as the club’s general counsel. (more…)
Southwest League Debut Pushed Back to 2019
Citing the need to continue planning teams and ballparks, the Southwest League is pushing its debut back to 2019. The independent circuit was previously scheduled to begin play in 2018. (more…)
Lighting Issue Affects Sam Lynn Ballpark
Issues with a light standard are causing problems for Sam Lynn Ballpark and its tenant, the Bakersfield Train Robbers (independent; Pecos League). (more…)
Ducks to Host 2018 Atlantic League All-Star Game
Bethpage Ballpark and the Long Island Ducks have been selected as the host of 2018 Atlantic League All-Star Game. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Independent Baseball: The Depot at Cleburne Station
The Depot at Cleburne Station, home of the American Association’s Cleburne Railroaders, was voted by fans as their favorite independent-baseball ballpark in the annual Ballpark Digest Best of the Ballparks vote, winning 2017 honors. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Independent Baseball, Finals
It’s Texas versus Illinois in the Best of the Ballparks 2017 independent-baseball finals, as fans selected The Depot at Cleburne Station and Rent One Park to compete for the championship. So go vote! (more…)
New for 2018: Napa Silverados
We have an addition to the independent Pacific Association for 2018, as Bruce Johnston will launch the Napa Silverados at Storm Field on the Napa Valley College campus. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Independent Baseball, Final Four
It’s the American Association versus the Frontier League in the Best of the Ballparks 2017 independent-baseball Final Four round, as fans select their favorite venues in a bracketed vote. We’re down to four — so vote! (more…)