New League, 10 Teams, One Stadium

Ozarks Pro Baseball, LLC is working to launch the Heartland of America Independent Baseball League — a 10-team circuit that would operate out of Price Cutter Park in Ozark (MO) but involve regional barnstorming.  Read more here.  The stadium is the former home of the Springfield/Ozark Mountain Ducks (Indy Pro, Texas-Louisiana League, Central League and Frontier League).  Enigmatic minor

Bringhurst Field Clubhouse Destroyed by Fire

The clubhouse and office at Bringhurst Field, former home of the Alexandria Aces in Alexandria (LA), went up in flames around noon on Saturday.  The fire, which is still under investigation, reportedly resulted in a total loss of the building.  Numerous folks have chimed in, including Eric Moran, majority owner of the dormant Texas Collegiate League version of the Aces, and “former” indy pro United League executive Craig Brasfield.  Read more here.

More on Saving Bringhurst Field

As a follow up to our posting Monday about the future historic Bringhurst Field in Alexandria (LA), KALB News Channel 5 has posted two unedited, unscripted interviews with City of Alexandria Director of Community Services Daniel Williams and Adam Lord of the Save Bringhurst Field group.  Watch interviews here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Price Cutter Park (Ozark, MO)

Eric and Wendy Pastore from DigitalBallparks.com visit Price Cutter Park, the former home of the indy pro Springfield/Ozark Mountain Ducks (Texas-Louisiana League/Central League/Frontier League).  Read more and view photo gallery here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Stanky Field (Mobile, AL)

Eric and Wendy Pastore from DigitalBallparks.com recently visited Stanky Field, the former home of the indy pro Mobile BaySharks (Texas-Louisiana League) and ongoing home of the University of South Alabama Jaguars.  Read more and view photos here.

Abilene Prairie Dogs to Return in 2012

The indy pro North American League is expected to announce Thursday that the 2012 version of the Abilene Prairie Dogs will begin play this summer at McMurry University’s Walt Driggers Field.  Read more here.  Abilene hosted the the Texas-Louisiana League’s Prairie Dogs from 1995-1999.

Fort Worth Cats Sold, Will Play in North American League

The indy pro Fort Worth Cats (formerly American Association) have been sold to a new ownership group led by former Texas Rangers president Mike Stone, and United Baseball League and Texas-Louisiana League co-founder John Bryant.  The team recently lost its membership in the American Association, so it’s “Welcome to the North American League” for the Cats starting in 2012 .  As you