Interview with Richard Giannotti of the Independent Leagues
May 18, 2012 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
It used to be that the United States was home to dozens of professional baseball leagues. As Major League Baseball grew and honed its empire, that number reduced dramatically. Proving how much Americans love the national pastime there are still some independent professional leagues that have persisted and continue to pump out a competitive and […]
Mexican Leaguers Give Major Boost to Already Potent Bluefish; York and Somerset Also Go Outside League for Pitching
September 24, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
It appears successful baseball managers such as Butch Hobson, Sparky Lyle and Andy Etchebarren may want to book a little time in Mexico before the next Atlantic League season. At the least, they should brush up on their Spanish. While the playoffs are far from over with the unpredictability of five-game series, one team has […]
Unleashing the Loudon Hounds
September 23, 2010 by Seamheads · Leave a Comment
Newest Atlantic League team name reflects culture and history of Loudoun County, Virginia DULLES, Va., September 21, 2010 – VIP Baseball, the partnership bringing professional baseball to Loudoun County, VA, is proud to introduce your Loudoun Hounds, the newest member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The Hounds were introduced at a major press […]
Trade Paid Immediate Dividends for One Side; Player Sales to Major League Teams Keep Mounting
June 9, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
Best friends Butch Hobson and Andy Etchebarren may have second thoughts the next time they consider making a trade right ahead of a series between Hobson’s Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and Etchebarren’s York Revolution. They swapped outfielders hours before starting a three-game set in Southern Maryland last weekend, and Jamar Hill allowed the Crabs to […]
