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Two new ballparks will open their gates on Thursday night as the American Association begins its 2015 season. The league鈥檚 13th and newest team, the Joplin Blasters, will christen Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin, Mo., while the St. Paul Saints open CHS Field in St. Paul, Minn. The Blasters will play their inaugural game against...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter By Bob Wirz Much of the attention when the American Association opens its season Friday will be on handsome new CHS Field in St. Paul and refurbished Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin, where the 13-team league’s newest entry will play, although the blend of returning all-star players and newcomers, some with major...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – by Bob Wirz RHP聽Angel Castro, who pitched for the Lincoln Saltdogs during the 2010 season, was called up to the major leagues by the Oakland Athletics on Saturday from Triple-A Nashville. The 32-year-old made his major-league debut that evening by pitching a scoreless two-thirds of an inning against the Seattle Mariners....Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – by Bob Wirz While the American Association has already had seven of its former players in the major leagues (or on the disabled list) already this season, almost as impressive is that another 16 are just one step away on Triple-A rosters where they could get that magic promotion at any...Read More

The American Association has announced its exhibition schedule for the 2015 season, as the 13 clubs will face a mix of league and non-league opponents, beginning with the Winnipeg Goldeyes facing the University of Winnipeg at Shaw Park (pictured) on Sunday, May 10. Sunday, May 10 University of Winnipeg at Winnipeg, 1:30 Wichita at Gateway...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – By Bob Wirz It is a big dose of encouragement for American Association players to see what the league’s former stars are doing in the major leagues with New York Yankees reliever Chris Martin a prime example this season.聽 But come Opening Night on May 21 virtually all attention will turn...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – By Bob Wirz After the return of Tanner Scheppers (Texas) and Caleb Thielbar (Minnesota) boosted the American Association’s Independent Baseball-leading count of current major leaguers to eight, one other graduate of the league received a return trip on Tuesday. Lefty Ian Thomas (Winnipeg, 2009-11) was recalled by Atlanta after allowing only...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – by Bob Wirz University of Michigan product Brandon Sinnery started his professional career by winning nine of 11 decisions in his rookie year (2012), including five of six for Lincoln, had his contract purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks and led the California League in wins (14-7, 4.02) in his second season...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – by Bob Wirz Chris Martin, who thought for a long time his professional baseball career would never happen , can think back to several highlights once it got under way in the American Association although it seems certain he will never forget the day he debuted for the New York Yankees....Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – by Bob Wirz Nine of the 20 former American Association players who started spring training in major league camps are still there with less than a week until Opening Day.聽 That is easily the highest total for any Independent league.聽 They are: Pitchers (7) Aaron Crow, Miami (Fort Worth 2008-09) Luke...Read More