Category Archives: independent baseball teams

San Rafael Pacifics Dedicate Season To Alexis Busch

The San Rafael Pacifics last week announced that they are dedicating their season to Alexis Busch, the daughter of Corey Busch who is a colleague of many in professional baseball.  She died in a boat racing accident on April 14.  … Continue reading

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Yuma Panthers and Orange County Flyers Out Of NAL

In a wild business-related week for the North American League’s Northern Division, the owner of Godfather Media – which owns the Yuma Panthers and controls the rights to the Orange County Flyers – will not be playing in the NAL … Continue reading

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Attempt To Postpone San Rafael Pacifics Season Fails

An appeal by a local neighborhood group in San Rafael, California to postpone the season for the new San Rafael Pacifics (North American League Northern Division) was denied by a judge on the 1st District Court of Appeal.  This does … Continue reading

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Much Discussion About Upcoming Atlantic League Westward Expansion

With the Atlantic League’s opening night last night, the Sugar Land Skeeters opened up their new stadium to the suburban Houston market.  It also marks the beginning of the Western-most team for a league which, up to now, had teams … Continue reading

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2012 Independent Baseball Season Starts Tonight

The Atlantic League will kick off the 2012 independent professional baseball season tonight.  There are several resources for those who like the Atlantic League and want to learn more about the teams, players, owners, and other information.  The league website … Continue reading

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Former St. Paul Saint To Return As Pitching Coach

Former St. Paul Saints pitcher and MLB pitcher, Kerry Ligtenberg, is returning to the St. Paul Saints this season as the team’s pitching coach.  The Saints chronicled his MLB career as well as his start in pro baseball in the … Continue reading

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NAL’s Northern Division 2012 Season Rests On Court Decision

Ballpark Digest wrote a significant article, detailing the appeal from a lower-court decision in California which affects all 4 teams of the North American League’s Northern Division for 2012.  What is of interest is the financial impact which could occur … Continue reading

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New President and GM for Lancaster Barnstormers

The Lancaster Barnstormers (Atlantic League) went outside of their organization to find a new team president, Lisa Riggs.  Jon Danos is the team’s CEO and Kristen Simon will become the team’s General Manager for the 2012 season: http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4388866

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Jose Canseco Signs With Worcester

Jose Canseco signed a contract to play the 2012 season with the Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League.  This is his first time being in the Can-Am League.  Here is a list of independent baseball teams on which Canseco has … Continue reading

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St. Paul Saints To Hold Wiffle Ball Game At State Capitol

The St. Paul Saints (American Association) intend to host a wiffle ball game on the lawn of the Minnesota state capitol building on May 14.  This is part of an effort in recent months to push for a new stadium … Continue reading

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