A new Kentucky team will be added to the 2022 Atlantic League lineup, playing out of Whitaker Bank Ballpark, home of the Lexington Legends. (more…)
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Atlantic League Delaying 2020 Season
Citing new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the independent Atlantic League will delay the start of its 2020 season. (more…)
Mesquite Being Considered for Atlantic League Team
Mesquite, TX is being considered as a potential home for an independent Atlantic League expansion team, as circuit and city officials confirm preliminary discussions. (more…)
In Memoriam: Joe Klein
Joe Klein, executive director of the independent Atlantic League since its inception in 1998 and former MLB general manager, passed away at Temple University Hospital from heart surgery complications on Wednesday morning. He was 75. (more…)
Atlantic League Unveils Catching Gear Design
This season, the Atlantic League is rolling out new catching equipment that is sure to catch the eye. As part of a new multi-year partnership with Rawlings, the Atlantic League’s catchers will be outfitted in gear that is customized to each of the circuit’s eight teams. (more…)
Atlantic League still wants Loudoun; more changes for 2017?
The independent Atlantic League is still interested in a Loudoun County team despite the demise of VIP Sports & Entertainment and the Loudoun Hounds; meanwhile, the league’s 2016 and 2017 lineup could be in flux as New Britain enters the league. (more…)
Atlantic League: Games shortened with new rules
Something for any team to consider: The independent Atlantic League has shortened the length of games by 10 minutes since the implementation of new Pace of Play initiatives. After 38 games played through August 10, the length of nine-inning games have declined from 2:59 to 2:49. Prior to August 1, only 11 percent of nine-inning […]
Atlantic League to take another run at quickening pace of play
It’s a major issue for the independent Atlantic League, and leaders are taking another run at ways to quicken the pace of games with the formation of a Pace of Play (POP) Committee. The committee is tasked with reviewing ways to reduce the average time and enliven the pace of baseball games in order to […]
Atlantic League hits big milestone: 30 million fans
The independent Atlantic League hit a big milestone this weekend, attracting the 30-millionth fan to a league game. “We are excited to celebrate surpassing 30 million fans coming to our ballparks in just our 17th year,” says Atlantic League president Rick White. “Our goal every year is to provide affordable family entertainment for all baseball […]
Rick White new Atlantic League president
Former Major League Baseball executive Rick White is the new president of the independent Atlantic League, supervising all league business affairs. White was chosen following a nationwide search of sports and business executives conducted by the League’s search committee led by Jon Danos, and including other League Directors Peter Kirk, Seth Waugh, Josh Kalafer, and […]