5,000+ Sign Fan Petition for Volcanoes to Stay

September 25, 2020 - KEIZER, OREGON - The professional baseball world took notice today as the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Northwest League, San Francisco Giants Affiliate) broke the hallowed 5,000 petition unique signature mark calling for MLB to continue the club's official affiliation. The 5,000-mark was eclipsed at www.SaveOurVolcanoes.com by "Jeffrey M. of Oregon" who wrote, "This is affordable family entertainment that is desperately needed in our current economic climate. Our community is better because of this team and what they represent... Full Story

Frontier League Welcomes Ottawa for the 2021 Season

September 25, 2020 - The Frontier League has announced the granting of an expansion membership to Ottawa, Ontario, to begin play in the 2021 season. Ottawa becomes the 15th Frontier League team and the third in Canada, joining the Quebec Capitales and Trois-Rivieres Aigles. The new Ottawa team is operated by Sam Katz and the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG). Sam Katz has a long tenure in baseball, serving as President & CEO of the American Association's Winnipeg Goldeyes since their inception for the 1994 season. Sam was instru... Full Story

American Association to Become Partner League with Major League Baseball

September 24, 2020 - Beginning in 2006, the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball has operated continuously for the last 15 years as one of the top pro circuits in the country. But on Thursday a new era began for the league and its member clubs, as the American Association announced via press release that it has joined with Major League Baseball to become a Partner League. The Frontier League will also become a Partner League with MLB, along with the announcement from earlier this week that the Atlantic League has been design... Full Story

Frontier League Designated as Partner League of MLB

September 24, 2020 - FLORENCE, Ky - Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today that it has named the Frontier League a Partner League of MLB. A steadfast contributor to affiliated minor league baseball (MiLB), the Florence Y'alls alone have developed 20 players who signed MiLB contracts since 2015. In total, 46 Florence alumni have inked an affiliated minor league contract since the organization moved to Northern Kentucky in 2003. Effective this afternoon, the Y'alls partnership with MLB through the Frontier League becomes official. During the ... Full Story

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