The independent Pioneer League will expand its California footprint in 2026 with teams in Long Beach and Modesto, as the Grand Junction Jackalopes announced a relocation from Suplizio Field. UPDATED! (more…)
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Shapiro, Bavasi join Pioneer League front office
Now an MLB Partner League, the Pioneer League has bolstered its front office with the addition of Michael Shapiro as President, Henry Hunter as Vice President of Business Affairs and Bill Bavasi as head of scouting and player development initiatives. (more…)
Siegal to Manage Pacifics for Two Games
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) will be managed by Justine Siegal for two games this season, as she is set to pilot the team from June 29-30. Siegal—who became the first woman to coach for a major league organization when she was hired by the Oakland A’s for instructional league last fall (more…)
Pacific Association returns in 2014 with new Sonoma team
The independent Pacific Association returns for the 2014 season with six teams, including five incumbents and a new franchise, the Sonoma Stompers. The five returning teams; San Rafael Pacifics, BayCal Lumberjacks, Vallejo Admirals, Na Koa Ikaika of Maui and Hawaii Stars — teams that also participated in the 2013 Pacific Association season. Members of the […]
It’s official: Vallejo Admirals in Pacific Association for 2013
A lease for Wilson Park has been approved for 2013, clearing the way for the Vallejo Admirals to debut in the independent Pacific Association. The approval puts the league lineup at four, with two teams in California and two in Hawaii. In addition, the league will play against pro teams from the independent Freedom Baseball […]
Pacifics sign “Spaceman” Lee to contract
Bill “Spaceman” Lee is coming out of retirement after signing a contract with the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League) in an attempt to set a record for the oldest pitcher to win a pro baseball game. The 65-year-old lefty will take the mound Thursday, Aug. 23, for the Pacifics. The former Red Sox and […]
Pacifics launch season tonight
It will either be a unqualified success or an amazing crash, as the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League) open team history tonight at Albert Park. We’ll give the Pacifics ownership big props for gutsiness: down to two years, they and Bob Young, owner of Maui Na Koa Ikaika, went out and added two […]
Yuma, OC out of NAL; two replacements in the works
Despite losing the Yuma Panthers and Orange County Flyers, the independent North American League will add teams in Hawaii and Sonoma County to stay with four Northern Division teams. According to San Rafael Pacifics President/GM Mike Shapiro, work is underway to find new homes for new teams, with discussions occurring with a variety of venues; Na Koa […]
Pacifics: Fate of NAL’s Northern Division rests on winning lawsuit
If an appellate court grants a request to boot the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League) from Albert Park, the league’s Northern Division will shut down, according to Pacifics President Mike Shapiro in papers filed in court. The California First District Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal of a lower-court decision allowing the […]
Shapiro to head San Rafael NAL team
Mike Shapiro, who has spent many years in the front offices of the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves, will be heading up the new independent North American League team in his hometown, San Rafael. Shapiro has been named president and general manager of the new franchise set to play its home games at Albert […]