We have personnel news to report from the Sonoma Stompers (independent; Pacific Association), and the Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association). (more…)
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Napa Investor Pursuing Pacific Association Team
Bruce Johnston is seeking to bring a Pacific Association team to Napa, CA by 2018, and has begun negotiations for a home ballpark. (more…)
Stompers Renew Naming Rights Deal
The Sonoma Stompers (independent; Pacific Association) have extended their naming rights agreement with Peoples Home Equity Mortgage Lending. The renewal runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
Stompers Set New Path in 2016
It was an offer that Theo Fightmaster could not refuse. But, at first, he almost did. (more…)
Real Sports to Air Robo Ump 2 Segment
Tuesday night will feature what should be an interesting feature on the strike zone, as HBO’s Real Sports with Bryan Gumble airs a segment on Robo Ump 2. (more…)
Pacifics, Admirals to Play Timed Games
In the Pacific Association, San Rafael Pacifics and Vallejo Admirals will be playing against the clock. For the first time ever in professional baseball, a ball game will be timed at two hours and 30 minutes. (more…)
Kimbrell, Whitmore to Make History in Sonoma
The Sonoma Stompers (independent; Pacific Association) will make history by fielding professional baseball’s first all-female battery on July 22. U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) catcher Anna Kimbrell will join the Stompers and start behind the plate, with Kelsie Whitmore pitching in the game. (more…)
Pacifics Announce Robo Ump 2
Heeding to the demands of some for a computerized strike zone, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) have announced Robo Ump 2. Set to be hosted at Albert Park on June 17, this second annual promotion will feature an appearance by Eric Byrnes, while HBO‘s Real Sports With Bryan Gumbel will be covering the game. (more…)
Pacifics Unveil Albert Park Upgrades
With the regular season approaching, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Assocation) have unveiled a series of upgrades at Albert Park. (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…)
Pacifics Announce “Get Dirty” Campaign
In a drastic step to raise awareness for water conservation, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) are launching the Get Dirty With the Pacifics campaign. As part of this effort, the Pacifics will reduce their water consumption by not washing their uniforms after home games that are attended by 500 or more fans. (more…)
Personnel news from San Rafael, Yakima Valley
Lots of personnel news today. We begin with news from the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) and the Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
2015 Independent Attendance by Average
With the Atlantic League wrapping up its regular season last night, it’s time to present independent-league attendance information for the 2015 season. We conclude with a listing of indy attendance by average. (more…)