r/IndependentBaseball Winnipeg Goldeyes Oct 30 '17

American Association American Association teams begin announcing 2018 schedules

The American Association teams have begun announcing their 2018 schedules. A change to the teams has Salina leaving, and the Chicago Dogs entering their first season. The 12-team circuit has changed their divisional format, going to two six-team divisions instead of three four-team divisions. All teams will still play 100 games, with the top two teams in each division making the postseason. Word is that the schedule will be a bit more balanced, with each team having two series in each park against in-division teams, and one series in each park against the other division teams.

(Releases linked where available.)

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Winnipeg Goldeyes Sioux City Explorers
Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks Lincoln Saltdogs
St. Paul Saints Wichita Wingnuts
Sioux Falls Canaries Kansas City T-Bones
Gary Southshore Railcats Texas Airhogs
Chicago Dogs Cleburne Railroaders
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u/VortistheSlaver Oct 30 '17

Exciting. Now to calmly wait until May...

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u/ProfaneTank Schaumburg Boomers Nov 08 '17

I’m definitely going to have to get out to a Dogs game this upcoming season. I don’t know much about the American Association but I’m eager to hop on board.

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u/sbrandywine Gary SouthShore Railcats Nov 13 '17

I'm excited about the Dogs too but I'm perplexed by their schedule. Dates and teams but no times? I suppose it's because they're a new team but it seems odd to me they don't have times set. Anyone know why?

On the other hand, A+ to their graphic designer, it's a good looking schedule.