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Jonathan Albaladejo is hopeful he can return to MLB soon

May 25, 2016

Features, Independent Baseball, Interviews

The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Independent League has been the home to many former major leaguers over the years since their inaugural season in 1998. In recent years, the Bluefish have had the likes of Joey Ga...

Bluefish sweep day/night doubleheader against the Riversharks

Jesus Rivera

May 17, 2015

Independent Baseball

The Bluefish took both games of a doubleheader from the Camden Riversharks on Saturday, winning the opening game 5-3 in seven innings, and taking the nightcap 2-1. John Alonso hit a two-run home run, his third ...

Bridgeport Bluefish sign catcher Jobduan Morales

Jesus Rivera

May 15, 2015

American League, American League West, Contract, Independent Baseball, Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, Minor League Baseball, National League East

The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the signing of catcher Jobduan Morales. “Jobduan is a young, eager catcher that will help out the depth of our club,” says Bluefish manager Ricky VanAsselberg. “We look ...

Christian Carmouche Continues to Chase Dreams Despite His Family’s Disapproval

Anton Joe

May 9, 2015

Features, Independent Baseball

We all have our own dreams and aspirations, and most of the time, our family are our biggest supporters. They'll cheer us on, lift us up, help us get back on our feet when we get knocked down, and make the nece...

Hernandez signs contract with Saints

Justin Levine

May 6, 2015

Contract, Headlines, Independent Baseball

Former major-league left-handed pitcher Pedro Hernandez has signed a contract with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association -- an Independent Baseball League. The club announced the deal earlier this aft...

York Revolution 2015 Season Preview

Dan Soderberg

Apr 24, 2015

Independent Baseball

The York Revolution will kick off their ninth season in the Atlantic League on Friday, April 24th. York is looking to improve upon a 2014 season that ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Sugarland Skeet...

Kelly Stinnett Named Manager of Watertown Bucks

Anton Joe

Apr 22, 2015

Independent Baseball

The Watertown Bucks of the East Coast Baseball League have named former Major League catcher Kelly Stinnett as the club's manager for their inaugural season. Stinnett, 45, played 14 seasons in the Majors wit...

Road City Explorers Name Former Angels Prospect Spencer Trygg as Manager

Anton Joe

Apr 14, 2015

Independent Baseball, Los Angeles Angels

The Road City Explorers of the East Coast Baseball League (ECBL) have named former Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Spencer Trygg as their new manager. This announcement came on Tuesday as Sean Repay was...

Former Dodgers Farmhand Gets Second Chance After Two Tommy John Surgeries

Anton Joe

Mar 29, 2015

Features, Independent Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League, National League West

It was Opening Night in the Pioneer League as the Grand Junction Rockies took on the Ogden Raptors on a cool, overcast evening at Lindquist Field. Both rookie ball teams were ready to begin the 2014 season. The...

Atlantic League to Test Three-ball Walks, Outs for Two-strike Foul Balls

Anton Joe

Mar 17, 2015

Independent Baseball

As the 2015 season approaches, the Atlantic League is set to try a more extreme way of speeding up the game. According to Fox Sports, a batter will be called out if he hits a foul ball with two strikes and wil...

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