We have personnel news today from Washington Wild Things (Frontier League), who have announced additions to the club’s front office. (more…)
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Wild Things to Host 2020 Frontier League All-Star Game
The Washington Wild Things will host the 2020 Frontier League All-Star Game, as the club will welcome the independent circuit’s annual event in mid-July. The All Star week celebration begins July 13 with the game being played on July 15. (more…)
Personnel News: Lake Elsinore, Biloxi, Washington
We have personnel news to report from the Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League), Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), and the parent company of the Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
Wild Things Owners Sue Trinity Area School District
Alleging a breach of contract, the Washington Wild Things owners (independent; Frontier League) have sued the Trinity Area School District. (more…)
Wild Things, Trinity Spat Over Tax Abatement
A disagreement over a tax abatement has prompted the Trinity Area School District to pass on renewing its contract at Consol Energy Park. (more…)
Bozzuto new Wild Things VP
Bob Bozzuto is the new Administrative Vice President of the Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League), reporting directly to the managing partner of the organization, Francine W. Williams. (more…)
Lawsuit pits Wild Things, MKE Sports over Kokomo
The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) have filed suit in U.S. District Court over MKE Sports and Entertainment‘s lease at Kokomo Municipal Stadium for the Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Prospect League), claiming damages over the loss of the market after months of negotiations. (more…)
Personnel news in Schaumburg, Washington, Bellingham
We have personnel news today from the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League), the Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) and the Bellingham Bells (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Parkersburg mayor: We’re working on Frontier League team
It’s been in the works for over a year, and Parkersburg (W.Va.) Mayor Bob Newell says he has a deal to bring an independent Frontier League team to his city. (more…)
Wild Things to host ’13 Frontier League ASG
The Washington Wild Things will be hosting the 2013 Frontier League All-Star Game, and the event will have a unique twist: players will assist Habitat for Humanity in building a house. The event will take place July 15-18, culminating in the actual game. “We consider it an honor to be selected to host the event,” […]
Bridgeport mayor: We’re ready to open new ballpark for 2014 season
Bridgeport (W. Va.) Mayor Jim Christie says his city is ready to open a new ballpark for the 2014 season to house an independent Frontier League team — if funding issues can be worked out. Of course, veterans in the baseball world know that the issue of funding is typically the biggest hurdle in opening […]
Bringing the wild back to Wild Things
The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) was once a flagship franchise, but new owner Stuart Williams is spending his time trying to bring the team back from a slump at the box office. Washington used to lead the Frontier League in attendance, but these days the team is next-to-last at 1,595 fans a game, behind […]
Frontier League returning to Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, W.V., once the home to the Ohio Valley Redcoats, may see a return of independent Frontier League baseball if city officials move ahead with a new-ballpark plan. City officials met with Commissioner Bill Lee, Washington Wild Things managing partner Stu Williams and Tom Rooney, president of the Rooney Sports and Entertainment Group, at the […]