Tim Bennett is in preliminary discussions with Foley, AL officials about building a new ballpark at an existing entertainment complex, with the potential facility planned as a home to an independent league team. (more…)
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Revised Boomers Stadium Lease Takes Shape
The Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) and the Village of Schaumburg have worked out proposed revisions to their Boomers Stadium lease, and both sides say they’re happy with the terms. (more…)
Wild Things to Host 2020 Frontier League All-Star Game
The Washington Wild Things will host the 2020 Frontier League All-Star Game, as the club will welcome the independent circuit’s annual event in mid-July. The All Star week celebration begins July 13 with the game being played on July 15. (more…)
New for 2020: Florence Y’alls
A rebranding of the former Florence Freedom is now complete, as the club has officially become the Florence Y’alls (independent; Frontier League) in a nod to a local landmark. (more…)
New Constellation Field Videoboard on Tap
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will install a new LED videoboard at Constellation Field, marking a notable upgrade for the 2020 season. The Skeeters will also be installing a new ribbon video board in left field. (more…)
Personnel News: Danville, Gary
We have personnel news to report from the Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) and the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association). (more…)
Brewery on Tap Near New Gastonia Ballpark
Plans are moving forward to open a brewery across from an upcoming downtown Gastonia, NC ballpark, providing an early sign of economic activity in the area. (more…)
Milkmen Search for New Ballpark Naming-Rights Partner
The Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association) are seeking a new naming-rights partnership agreement to rebrand the former Routine Field, with hopes of completing a deal by next season. (more…)
Pacific Association Preparing for 2020
Although it has been dealing with a few challenges, the independent Pacific Association is expected to return for the 2020 season. (more…)
New for 2020: Quillorama Stadium
The Trois-Rivieres Aigles (independent; Frontier League) have secured a three-year ballpark naming-rights partnership, as the team unveils Quillorama Stadium ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)
Work on New Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Continues
Construction continues on a new downtown Gastonia, NC ballpark, which is slated to open for an independent Atlantic League team and other events in 2021. (more…)
Prospective RCGT Park Tenants Confident in Success
With progress being made on a proposed lease to Ottawa’s RCGT Park, a partnership that includes Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) ownership and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group is confident it can succeed. (more…)
Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Project Underway
Another ballpark-centric downtown development is now underway, as the first concrete has been poured at the future location of a new downtown Gastonia (NC) multipurpose events complex, which will feature pro baseball. (more…)