The American Association’s season is just past the one-third mark, and it’s crazy to think there’s just 40 games left in the season. Typically, we’d be past the halfway mark and would have had the All-Star Game by now. Each of the six teams that had elected to play this season have been putting on a show. I’m lucky enough to watch the Chicago Dogs … Continue reading The Road So Far…
Tom Cosgrove is a pitcher from Staten Island, NY drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2017. Last season (2019), he played for the Class-A Adv Lake Elsinore Storm in Lake Elsinore, CA before being placed on a rehab assignment in Arizona for his arm. Keep up with Tom on Instagram! Q: What’s your favorite baseball movie? TC: Sandlot, for sure! It’s a classic. You … Continue reading Behind the Dream: Tom Cosgrove
Being one of the younger teams in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball (AAIPB), the Chicago Dogs are ready to take the field and get back to baseball at Impact Field. Though the team was originally slated to be based at the Milwaukee hub for the season, Illinois’s Phase 4 opening allows the team to play their home games in Chicago, following local and … Continue reading Sweet Home Chicago: The Dogs Return to Impact Field
On Friday, June 12, the American Association of Independent Baseball (AAIPB) put out a press release announcing their plan of action to begin the 2020 season. On Monday, June 15, the league released the season schedule, as well as a more thorough description of their plan. The league will begin a six team, 60 game season with fans in attendance starting Friday, July 3. The … Continue reading The American Association Says “Play Ball!”
Justin Friedman is a former RHP in the Arizona League for the Chicago White Sox. Five Fun Facts about Justin I lived in France for a year. I was home-schooled for a year. I was an extra in a few TV shows and one movie. I went to four different schools in four years. I make digital artwork. What is your favorite baseball movie? I … Continue reading Behind the Dream: Justin Friedman
Marcus Reyes is a relief pitcher from Vista, CA. He played at San Diego State University before being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017. Last season (2019), he played for the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts in Lansing, MI. Keep up with Marcus on Instagram & Twitter! Q: What’s your favorite baseball movie? I’d probably say Major League because of the camaraderie they show in the movie and … Continue reading Behind the Dream: Marcus Reyes
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the star of Lake Elsinore Storm, you are in for a treat! (No pun intended) Kaz Egan is a professional sports broadcaster and anchor. He graduated from Palomar College with a degree in Digital Broadcasting Arts. Kaz then went on to be a reporter and anchor for the North County News. Soon enough he became the emcee … Continue reading Getting to Know the Star of Lake Elsinore Storm: Kaz Egan
Blake Hunt is a catcher from Costa Mesa, CA drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2017. Last season (2019), he played for the Class-A Fort Wayne TinCaps in Fort Wayne, IN. He’s currently the No. 2 catching prospect in the Padres farm system and ranked No. 21 overall on the Padres Top 30 Prospect List. Keep up with Blake on Instagram & Twitter! Q: … Continue reading Behind the Dream: Blake Hunt
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