Frank Boulton: Launch of Diamond League Postponed Until 2015

PRESS RELEASE – The Diamond League of Professional Baseball will not start in 2014 with the contemplated 60-game schedule. Although I am disappointed that we will not start Diamond League play in 2014, I feel it is more important to start a new project based on a solid foundation. I was unable to be completely satisfied that there were six available facilities that measured up to our

Skylands Park On Deck for New Diamond League

Mark Roscioli, who bought Skylands Park in Sussex County (NJ) back in March is awaiting decision by the start-up indy pro Diamond League about placing a franchise there.  He had this to say in the New Jersey Herald:

“This new league is going to be a success. It’s being run by people with a track record of success. These are very impressive people, they’ve been here, I’m in communication with them and I’m hoping to get a phone call from them telling us we’re in.”

Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Atlantic City Baseball Fans Hang Hopes on New Diamond League

In not-so-surprising news, Atlantic League CEO Frank Boulton said Thursday that his developing new short-season circuit — the indy pro Diamond League — has an interest in putting a team in Atlantic City (NJ).  That said, the city doesn’t appear to be rushing to the table, and 16-year-old Surf Stadium (akaThe Sandcastle) would need a few more fixes.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Boulton’s Diamond League Announced

PRESS RELEASE – The formation of a new professional baseball league to be known as “The Diamond League of Professional Baseball,” was announced today following a league meeting held this morning.