Blue Grass League
Blue Grass League history Class D 1908-1912, 1922-1924 Teams (in alphabetical order) Cynthiana Cobblers, 1923-1924 Cynthiana Merchants, 1922 Frankfort Statesmen, 1908-1911 Frankfort Lawmakers, 1912 Lawrenceburg, 1908 Lexington Colts, 1908-1912 Lexington Reds, 1922-1923 Lexington Studebakers, 1924 Maysville Cardinals, 1922-1923 Maysville Rivermen, 1910-1912 Mount Sterling Essex, 1922-1923 Mount Sterling Orphans, 1912 Nicholasville Hustlers, 1912 Paris Bourbonites, 1909-1912 […]
Big State League
Big State League history Class B 1947-1957 Teams (in alphabetical order) Abilene Blue Sox, 1956-1957 Austin Pioneers, 1947-1955 Beaumont Exporters, 1956 Beaumont Pirates, 1957 Bryan Indians, 1954 Bryan Majors, 1953 Corpus Christi Clippers, 1954-1957 Del Rio Indians, 1954 Gainesville Owls, 1947-1951 Galveston White Caps, 1954-1955 Greenville Majors, 1947-1950, 1953 Harlingen Capitals, 1954-1955 Longview Cherokees, 1952 […]
Bi-State League
Bi-State League history Class D 1934-1942 Teams (in alphabetical order) Bassett Furnituremakers, 1935-1940 Burlington Bees, 1942 Danville Leafs, 1934-1938 Danville-Schoolfield Leafs, 1939-1942 Fieldale Virginians, 1934 Fieldale Towelers, 1935-1936 Leaksville-Draper-Spray Triplets, 1934-1942 Martinsville Manufacturers, 1934-1941 Mayoden Millers, 1938-1941 Mayoden Mills, 1935 Mayoden Orphans, 1936 Mayoden Senators, 1934, 1937 Mount Airy Graniteers, 1934, 1938-1941 Mount Airy Reds, […]
Alabama-Florida League / Alabama State League
Alabama-Florida League / Alabama State League (1936-1941, 1946-1962) Class D 1936-1941, 1946-1962 This league played under the Alabama-Florida League name in 1936-1939 and 1951-1962, and under the Alabama State League name in 1940-1941 and 1946-1950. Teams (in alphabetical order) Abbeville Red Sox, 1936 Andalusia Arrows, 1947-1950, 1953 Andalusia Bulldogs, 1937-1938 Andalusia Dodgers, 1962 Andalusia Rams, […]
Today’s big ballot issue: new ballpark in Sugar Land
With so much attention paid to the presidential race in today’s national elections, it was easy to forget about some of the other issues before voters. In the baseball world, a referendum sure to be important in coming years is in Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston, where voters are being asked to approve a […]
Rays, Princeton extend PDC
Billings and Princeton announce PDC extensions.Though the signing period is technically completed, we’re still receiving word about some extensions. Under the heading of Duh!, the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their PDC through 2012. The extension was totally expected; the only real news was regarding the length. In the rookie […]
Grizzlies announce staff promotions
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) today announced several promotions with regards to the organization’s executive management.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) today announced several promotions with regards to the organization’s executive management. Executive Vice President Andrew Stuebner has assumed the role of team General Manager as the Grizzlies top executive. […]
Amaro new GM in Philly
Ruben Amaro Jr.’s ascension to GM of the Philadelphia Phillies is a great story.Ruben Amaro Jr.’s ascension to GM of the Philadelphia Phillies is a great story. Amaro was basically born a Phillie: his father, Ruben Amaro, was a shortstop for the Phillies when Jr. was born in 1965. Amaro was a batboy for the […]
After loss of Red Sox, Sarasota debates baseball future
Having grasped defeat from the jaws of certain victory in their pursuit of the Boston Red Sox, elected officials in Sarasota are now discussing the future of Ed Smith Stadium and MLB spring training. The current plan is to pursue discussions with the Baltimore Orioles about a potential Ed Smith Stadium lease that calls for […]
Atlantic League (1896)
Atlantic League (1896) Class D 1896-1900 The Atlantic League was the successor of the Pennsylvania State League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Allentown Peanuts, 1898-1900 Elmira, 1900 Harrisburg, 1900 Hartford Cooperatives, 1898 Hartford Bluebirds, 1896-1897 Jersey City, 1900 Lancaster Maroons, 1896-1899 New Haven Texas Steers, 1896 New York Metropolitans, 1896 Newark Colts, 1896-1900 Norfolk Jewels, 1897-1898 […]
Atlantic League (1914)
Atlantic League (1914) history Class D 1914 The Atlantic League was the successor of the New York-New Jersey League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Asbury Park Sea Urchins, 1914 Bloomfield-Long Branch Cubans, 1914 Danbury Hatters, 1914 Long Branch Cubans, 1914 Middletown Middies, 1914 Newark Cubans, 1914 Newburgh Hillclimbers, 1914 Paterson Silk Citys, 1914 Perth Amboy Pacers, […]
Atlantic Association (1889)
Atlantic Association (1889) Unaffiliated 1889-1890 Teams (in alphabetical order) Baltimore Orioles, 1890 Easton, 1889 Harrisburg Ponies, 1890 Hartford, 1889-1890 Jersey City, 1890 Jersey City Skeeters, 1889 Lebanon, 1890 Lowell, 1889 New Haven, 1889-1890 Newark Little Giants, 1889 Norwalk, 1889 Washington Senators, 1890 Wilkes-Barre Coal Barons, 1889 Wilmington Peach Growers, 1890 Worcester, 1889-1890
Atlantic Association
Atlantic Association history Class D 1908 Teams (in alphabetical order) Attleboro Angels, 1908 Lewiston, 1908 Newport Ponies, 1908 Pawtucket Colts, 1908 Portland Blue Sox, 1908 Taunton Angels, 1908 Woonsocket Trotters, 1908