PBL News
Pioneer League Announces Arizona Tryout Camp Following Success of Florida Event
March 21, 2025
The Pioneer Baseball League (PBL), an MLB Partner League, is excited to announce its upcoming Arizona Tryout Camp, set to take place from April 15–17, 2025 at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, AZ. This follows the highly successful 2025 Florida Tryout Camp held in February, where 16 players were drafted and took the next step in their professional baseball careers.
Actor Blair Underwood and Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin to join Oakland Ballers ownership group
March 16, 2025
The Oakland Ballers have announced award-winning actor Blair Underwood and 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin to join ownership group.
Ballers to Face Giants in Battle of the Bay 2.0
March 11, 2025
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the San Jose Giants and the Oakland Ballers will write a new chapter in the storied history of Bay Area baseball matchups. Coined as "Battle of the Bay 2.0", the two organizations will play an exhibition game at San Jose's Excite Ballpark with first pitch scheduled for 6 PM on April 2.
Too $hort and Billie Joe Armstrong Join Ballers Ownership Group,Team Launches Investment Campaign
March 06, 2025
Today the Oakland Ballers announced internationally renowned musicians with local roots, Too $hort and Billie Joe Armstrong, will be joining the Oakland Ballers ownership group. In July 2024, the Ballers launched a community investment round that was oversubscribed with over 2,200 fans investing $1.234m, reaching the goal in just nine days. The Ballers are now opening a new community investment round that aims to raise $2m.
MLB All-Star Dmitri Young to Manage Owlz in 2025
March 05, 2025
The Northern Colorado Owlz are excited to announce two-time MLB All-Star Dmitri Young as the club's manager for the 2025 season.
Pioneer League Drafts 16 Players from 2025 Florida Tryout Camp, Advancing Their Pro Careers
February 24, 2025
The Pioneer Baseball League (PBL), an MLB Partner League, proudly announces that 16 players have been drafted following its highly competitive 2025 Florida Tryout Camp at Northeast Regional Park in Davenport, Florida.
Phillies will give former prospect Kelly Dugan ‘a second chance’ with spring training tryout
February 24, 2025
This article was originally written by Matt Breen for the Inquirer. To read the original article, please visit https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-kelly-dugan-spring-training-documentary-20250221.html
Honoring Trailblazers: Billings Mustangs Celebrate Eddie Moore and Bill Browne for Black History Month
February 19, 2025
To honor Black History Month #blackhistorymonth, the Billings Mustangs are celebrating the legacy of their first two black players, Eddie Moore and Bill Browne!
Roberto Pena of the Missoula PaddleHeads talks about his PBL Tryouts Experience
The Pioneer Baseball League (PBL), a proud Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball, invites you to take the next step in your pro career by showing your skills at our 2025 Florida Tryout Camp, the first in a series of premier events for aspiring players to join our professional MLB partner league Click here for more information: http://pioneerleague.com/tryouts
Pioneer Baseball League 2025 Tryout Camps
PBL Tryouts Offer a Pathway to Professional Baseball with Development Opportunities and Guaranteed Draft Picks.
Bob Uecker: From the Pioneer League to Baseball Icon
January 17, 2025
Bob Uecker, the legendary "Mr. Baseball," passed away at the age of 90 after a prolonged illness. A cherished figure in the world of sports and entertainment, Uecker's remarkable journey began in 1956 with the Boise Braves in the Pioneer Baseball League, where he played 53 games before moving on to the Eau Claire Braves. He spent another five seasons in the minors before making his Major League debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1962.
Former High Wheelers Player Jose Gonzalez Signs with Houston Astros
January 08, 2025
The Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers are excited to announce 2024 Outfielder Jose Gonzalez has signed a contract with the Houston Astros organization. Gonzalez, originally from Spring, TX, was one of the original 26 members of the 2024 Pioneer Baseball League Champion Yolo High Wheelers.
Boise Hawks Announce Manager for 2025 Season
January 08, 2025
Boise Hawks Announce Kash Beauchamp as Manager for 2025
Above the Fold: Oakland Ballers
January 06, 2025
We’re thrilled to share that the Oakland Ballers were the feature story in episode 2 of Jemele Hill's new show, Above the Fold, which aired on 10/31 and is now streaming on MAX. Thanks to the producers at SpringHill Company for allowing us to share the piece! Catch cofounders Bryan Carmel and Paul Freedman, Assistant Coach James Harris, player Tyler Lozano, and Jorge Leon of the Oakland 68s, discussing what's possible in Oakland when fans come first. Big thanks to Amber Theoharis for her incredible reporting on our first season & Jemele Hill for giving Oakland the love The Town deserves. Above the Fold airs Thursdays at 7p on @trutv and streaming on MAX. Oakland, this one’s for you—we love you!
Missoula PaddleHeads’ Adam Fogel Named Baseball Americas Independent and Partner Leagues Player of the Year
December 18, 2024
The Missoula PaddleHeads are thrilled to announce that outfielder and star hitter Adam Fogel has been named Baseball America's Independent and Partner Leagues Player of the Year.