Competitive-eating legend Takeru Kobayashi will once again take on the locals at ballparks this season, appearing at Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) and Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) games.
Independent Baseball
Kobayashi to make appearances in Schaumburg, Gary
Freedom Baseball League names GM
Kirk Jewell, formerly with Phoenix International Raceway and the Arizona Diamondbacks, is the new GM of the independent Freedom Baseball League, which also announced additional venues for its inaugural season.
Saints ballpark funding passes hurdle -- kinda
A funding plan for a new St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) ballpark squeaked by a huge hurdle, with Republican lawmakers including design money as part of their Minnesota legislative bonding proposal.
North American League at 10 teams for '12
The independent North American League will go with 10 teams this season: six in Texas and four -- San Rafael, Orange County, Yuma and Maui -- in a Northern Division.
York Revolution unveil new logos, uniforms
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled new logos and uniforms today, overhauling the team's image after five years in business.
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