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First Female Pro Baseball Player Of The 21st Century?

Here is an article about Eri Yoshida, the 18 year-old female knuckleball pitcher who pitched in the developmental Arizona Winter League.  She is signed to a pro contract with the Chico Outlaws of the Golden League: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sb20100228j1.html   Congratulations to … Continue reading

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St. George Roadrunners To Return To Golden League

It appears that the St. George Roadrunners will return to the Golden Baseball League for the 2010 season:  http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3952205 In recent weeks the team announced that it was ceasing operations and many of the Roadrunners management/field staff were considering going … Continue reading

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Golden Baseball League Adds Tijuana

The Golden Baseball League added new teams in Maui and Tijuana for the 2010 season; and the GBL will not have the Long Beach Armada back for 2010 due to lease concerns in Long Beach, CA.  Here is the article: … Continue reading

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Garry Templeton To Manage Chico Outlaws

Here is the local Chico, CA article about former Major Leaguer Gary Templeton on his new job managing the Chico Outlaws of the Golden League: http://www.chicoer.com/sports/ci_14186612 His managerial record, including his independent minor league baseball managing record, can be found … Continue reading

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Long Beach Armada Stadium Situation

Here is a situation that is developing in Long Beach, California with the Golden League and the city regarding the stadium lease for the Long Beach Armada: http://www.gazettes.com/articles/2010/01/05/community_news/doc4b43e0316dda3566034161.txt Hopefully the situation will be resolved.  To keep up to date with … Continue reading

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Helpful Independent Baseball Team Blog

One of the better team blogs is the one hosted by the Long Beach Armada of the Golden League:  http://longbeacharmada.blogspot.com/ It reports on Golden League issues, team news, player stories, and has relevant links to other GBL and team-related sites.  … Continue reading

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Palm Springs To Have New Independent Baseball Team In The Golden League

The Golden League announced this week that it plans on having a new team  play in Palm Springs, CA.  Here are some articles about the announcement: http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3940769 http://www.timescolonist.com/Palm+Springs+joins+Golden+league+family/2340598/story.html The second article mentions potential expansion sites for the GBL in Tijuana, … Continue reading

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Cooperation Between Independent Minor Leagues

It is great to see that two independent minor leagues have decided to work together and do joint efforts:  http://www.ballparkdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=1963 While the logistics remain to be determined, this is a good sign for the independent baseball industry.  Back in October, … Continue reading

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St. George Roadrunners Independent Baseball Team Folds

It was announced today that the St. George Roadrunners of the Golden League have folded:  http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20091209/SPORTS/91209014/St.+George+Roadrunners+afternoon+update The article quotes Roadrunners’ staff members as stating that the team suffered at the gate due to the economy.   We at IndependentBaseball.net hope that … Continue reading

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Another Reason Why Independent Baseball Is Fun

Earlier this season, Josh Womack of the Long Beach Armada (Golden League) made the front page of Yahoo.com and other news sources with a video of his bat tricks.  In case you didn’t see the coverage, here are some links … Continue reading

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