While the rest of Minor League Baseball waits for schedules, the newly independent Pioneer League unveiled a 96-game schedule for 2021–20 games more than in previous years. (more…)
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Northern Colorado Owlz to debut in 2022
As anticipated, the Pioneer League’s Northern Colorado Owlz will made their independent-baseball debut in 2022 and sit out 2021, as their home, a Future Legends Complex ballpark in Windsor (CO), will not be ready in time. (more…)
Boise Hawks opt for Pioneer League
The Boise Hawks will not be playing in the High-A Northwest League and will instead join the MLB Partner League Pioneer League in 2021. (more…)
New for 2021: Northern Colorado Owlz
Somewhat lost in the shuffle of yesterday’s Pioneer League news: the Orem Owlz are indeed moving to a new Windsor (CO) sports complex, the Future Legends Sports Complex, for the 2021 season, and will play as the Northern Colorado Owlz. (more…)
Pioneer League to live on as pro indy league
Great news for baseball fans in Idaho, Montana, Utah and Colorado: the Pioneer League will transition from a Rookie-level affiliated league to a pro independent league with unique ties to Major League Baseball. (more…)
Elite Eight time in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie vote
It was a big Appalachian League turnout in the Sweet Sixteen round, which makes for an interesting Elite Eight round in the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie facilities vote. So vote! (more…)
Now open: Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie vote
No one knows what tomorrow brings, so we’re moving ahead with the Best of the Ballparks 2020 vote for MiLB Rookie-level ballparks in the Appalachian and Pioneer Leagues. So vote! (more…)
Personnel News: Gary, Idaho Falls
We have personnel news to report from the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) and the Idaho Falls Chukars (Rookie; Pioneer League). (more…)
Personnel News: Clinton, Missoula
We have personnel news to report from the Clinton LumberKings (Low A; Midwest League) and the Missoula PaddleHeads (Rookie; Pioneer League). (more…)
Rocky Mountain Vibes to Host 2020 PBL/NWL All-Star Game
The Rocky Mountain Vibes will host the 2020 Pioneer League vs. Northwest League All-Star Game, scheduled for the team’s UCHealth Park on Tuesday, August 4. (more…)
Vibes Working to Land 2020 All-Star Game
The Rocky Mountain Vibes are pushing to host a major event at UCHealth Park next summer, as the team lobbies for the Northwest League/Pioneer League All-Star Game. (more…)
Ogden Raptors Set Single-Season Attendance Record
The Ogden Raptors (Rookie; Pioneer League) achieved a milestone this season, posting a franchise single-season attendance record by welcoming 146,201 fans. (more…)
Rocky Mountain Vibes to Bury Time Capsule
At the conclusion of their inaugural season next month, the Rocky Mountain Vibes (Rookie; Pioneer League) will bury a time capsule under center field at UCHealth Park. This ceremony is intended to be a celebration of the completion of this first chapter of the new era of Colorado Springs professional baseball. (more…)