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Independent Baseball Story – Father Versus Son

Here is a fun independent minor league baseball story.  Tim Raines manages the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League.  His son, Tim Raines Jr., plays for the Somerset Patriots in the same league.  The son was having a hitting slump, … Continue reading

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From Intern To Independent Baseball Player

This was one of the more unique stories in independent baseball during the 2009 season: http://independentminorleaguebaseball.com/blog/2009/07/05/pro-baseball-intern-gets-to-play-independent-baseball/ It features a story about a 2008 intern with the Evansville Otters and how he became a pitcher in 2009 with the same team.  … 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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Historical Independent Baseball Trade

In case you need a good laugh to start your week after the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, here is a quick flashback to a trade in  independent baseball with ties to Hollywood: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Thatch Yes, this is the guy who played “Leon” … Continue reading

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In Memory: Jonathan Figueroa

IndependentBaseball.net just learned of the passing of independent baseball pitcher, Jonathan Figueroa.  He last played for the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association in 2009. http://www.saltdogs.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=644 We extend our condolences to his wife and two children, the rest of his … Continue reading

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Independent Baseball Player Has Assisted Living Facility As His Host Family

Earlier today, IndependentBaseball.net received a press release from ESPN which reads as follows: ESPN’s award-winning primetime newsmagazine E:60 will feature the heartwarming story of a minor league baseball player who brightened the lives of some senior citizens in the episode … Continue reading

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Blog By Independent Baseball Player

Here is a unique blog:  notes and behind-the-scenes stories from the 2009 Gary Southshore RailCats third baseman, Mike Rohde:  http://my.nwi.com/post/railcats/categories/91A9B407-B398-4C73-B7A6-D6B54D6E925F.html

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Independent Baseball Player Getting Married At The Stadium

Here is a unique story about an independent baseball player getting married at the stadium in Joliet Illinois: http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3910785 IndependentBaseball.net wishes Kevin Rios and his fiancé, Melissa Krupp, all the best as they start their new life together.

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