On Wednesday, Oct. 6, Jayne and John Simmons, the long-time owners of the Southern Illinois Miners baseball team, announced they are retiring from Frontier League baseball ownership. And no, they are not selling. And yes, this means the 2021 season was the last season the Miners will be playing in Marion, Illinois, for the FrontierContinue reading “Southern Illinois Miners will no longer exist in 2022”
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Finding a home for Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced yesterday that the organization will start the American Association season in Jackson, Tennessee, home to the former Southern League Jackson Generals.
Frontier League announces 2020-21 Hall of Fame class
In a press release from the Frontier League’s Deputy Commissioner Steve Tahsler, it was announced the Hall of Fame Committee had selected six players from three different decades along with two special contributors.
Lexington Legends join Atlantic League
With the official announcement being made today, the Lexington Legends have found a new home with the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, one of three MLB Partner Leagues. The former Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals were not included as part of the new 120-team MiLB structure. The Legends were three-time champions ofContinue reading “Lexington Legends join Atlantic League”
Frontier League Add Former Houston Affiliate
Frontier League adds new family member to their league.
American Association and Australian Baseball League Commence Partnership
The American Association of Professional Baseball released the news of a new partnership with the Australian Baseball League. The two leagues will collaborate on numerous on-field and off-field projects. The announcement came just mere weeks after the ABL season began. Commissioner of the American Association, Joshua Schaub stated in today’s press release: “As the AmericanContinue reading “American Association and Australian Baseball League Commence Partnership”
Weekend Rundown
The weekend rundown of things you might have missed.
MLB Update
When Manfred speaks about the future of the 2022 season, we listen carefully.
A Spring without Baseball?
To be continued…