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Clemens to stick with Skeeters for one more start
{jathumbnail off} The party goes on: Roger Clemens will stay with the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) and travel with the team to York before starting at home Sept. 7.
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Boulton, Atlantic League looking at new feeder circuit
It's not a new idea, but it's back up for planning: the independent Atlantic League is once again looking at starting a second circuit that would focus on smaller venues and funnel players to the...
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No reason to worry about gap in Saints ballpark financing -- yet
{jathumbnail off} City officials are nervous about a $2-million "shortfall" in funding for a new St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark, but such hand-wringing is just silly,...
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Parkersburg continues ballpark debate; Ripken Design reportedly interested
Parkersburg (W. Va.) officials held a third public meeting about a possible new ballpark for an independent Frontier League team, with Ripken Design expressing interest in the planning process.
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Atlantic League: big plans for 2014 and beyond
We've mentioned the possibility of an independent Atlantic League feeder circuit before, but bigger plans are in the works, including a possible expansion to Puerto Rico and Cuba.
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New for 2013: Yuma Desert Rats
The Yuma team in the independent American West Baseball League will be known as the Yuma Desert Rats, as the team moves on to the next step of creating a logo and identity for the team.
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Worcester aims for 2014 ballpark deal
{jathumbnail off} There will be no pro ball at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field in 2013, as local officials reject overtures from the independent Can-Am League to return to Worcester in 2013.
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Wild Things to host '13 Frontier League ASG
{jathumbnail off} 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.
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Did bidding process save money on new Saints ballpark? City says no
Though the end contract with Ryan Companies to design and build a new St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark came in $500,000 under original estimates, St. Paul officials say a...
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It's the Alexandria Aces for 2013
The Alexandria Aces (independent; United League Baseball) are officially returning to Bringhurst Field, as the indy circuit signs a lease that will work around the dangerous portions of the historic...
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No more Alexandria Aces for 2013
Putting a team in partially condemned Bringhurst Field didn't end up working out for the independent United League, as the Alexandria Aces have reportedly folded.
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Progress continues on new Amarillo ballpark
{jathumbnail off} It's been in the works for many years, and it sounds like Amarillo officials are ready to move forward on an ambitious downtown redevelopment plan that includes a new Amarillo Sox...
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Proposed for 2014: the Schaumburg Zombies
Professional baseball teams are always looking for a new way to reach fans, and the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) have come upon a unique marketing tool: a Kickstarter campaign to...
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Replacements to make hometown return at Midway Stadium
{jathumbnail off} This may be more about our youth than yours, but this is still big news: The Replacements will be playing their first hometown gig since 1991, when the band headlines this summer at...
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More on the Hounds and future of Loudoun County baseball
Even under the best of circumstances it's hard to finance new-ballpark construction, but as VIP Sports & Entertainment found out, financing a new facility for the Loudoun Hounds ended up being a...
View ArticleWorcester aims for 2014 ballpark deal
There will be no pro ball at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field in 2013, as local officials reject overtures from the independent Can-Am League to return to Worcester in 2013. The reality, says...
View ArticleWild 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...
View ArticleDid bidding process save money on new Saints ballpark? City says no
Though the end contract with Ryan Companies to design and build a new St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark came in $500,000 under original estimates, St. Paul officials say a...
View ArticleIt’s the Alexandria Aces for 2013
The Alexandria Aces (independent; United League Baseball) are officially returning to Bringhurst Field, as the indy circuit signs a lease that will work around the dangerous portions of the historic...
View ArticleNo more Alexandria Aces for 2013
Putting a team in partially condemned Bringhurst Field didn’t end up working out for the independent United League, as the Alexandria Aces have reportedly folded. A report in the Brownsville Herald...
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