Category Archives: independent baseball teams

Abilene Prairie Dogs To Return – NAL 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

The Abilene Prairie Dogs, a team which once played in the Texas-Louisiana League back in the 1990′s, are returning.  They will play in the North American League for the 2012 season: http://www.reporternews.com/news/2012/jan/31/prairie-dogs-baseball-to-return-this-spring/ The owners of the Prairie Dogs are the … Continue reading →

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Ken Oberkfell To Be A Coach With Newark Bears

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

The Newark Bears signed Ken Oberkfell as a coach for the 2012 season: http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2012/01/newark_bears_hire_former_mets.html Ken was a part of the New York Mets last season as the 2011 bench coach.  He now will be working with Bears manager Tim Raines.

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Grand Prairie AirHogs Re-sign VanAsselberg

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

The Grand Prairie AirHogs (American Association) re-signed manager Ricky VanAsselberg to a two year contract: http://airhogsbaseball.com/index.php/news/vanasselberg-back-as-airhogs-skipper/ Between his time as a manager in the United League and American Association, he has won 4 league titles including the 2011 American Association … Continue reading →

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Pecos League News Updates

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

The Pecos League had two pieces of news come out in the last week which are of interest.  The first is that Rawlings was named the official baseball for the league, and that the Roswell team’s baseballs will have lime … Continue reading →

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New London Rippers Team Announces Tryouts

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

The London Rippers team, a new team which will play in the Frontier League in 2012, announced that it will hold two tryouts: http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4346182 If you or someone you know is looking for tryout information about all independent baseball leagues … Continue reading →

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Worcester Tornadoes Change Managers

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

In news from last week, the Worcester Tornadoes (Can-Am League) announced that last year’s manager Ed Riley will become a special advisor to the General Manager.  Chip Plante, last year’s bench coach for the team will now be the field … Continue reading →

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Uniforms Displayed For New Trinidad Triggers Team

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

The Trinidad Triggers, the new team in the Pecos League for 2012, displayed their uniforms on the league website: http://pecosleague.com/pecosleague.asp?page=28&article_id=185 In addition, the Triggers will have a custom beer made and sold at a popular bar in the Trinidad (Colorado) … Continue reading →

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Quotes From New Fort Worth Cats Manager and Pitching Coach

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

The new Fort Worth Cats manager, Curtis Wilkerson, and pitching coach Steve Maddock were quoted in a recent article about their opportunities with the team: http://www.timesleader.com/FwBp/news/breaking/Fort-Worth-Cats-name-director-of-baseball-operations-team-manager.html

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22 Year Old To Be New Announcer For Somerset Patriots

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

22 year-old Justin Antweil will be the new radio announcer of the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League: http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20120117/NJSPORTS0302/301170040/Antweil-new-broadcaster-Patriots?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Sports|s The article discussed his background as well as his desired use of social media.  Hopefully more broadcasters will start to incorporate … Continue reading →

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Newark Bears To Hold Job Fair

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

On February 3 the Newark Bears will be hosting a job fair at their stadium from 3 to 6 pm.  Here is the information: http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4343297

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