Chicago Dogs outfielder Narciso Crook and Kane County Cougars starter Alex Troop won the American Association’s Pointstreak batter and pitcher of the opening week of the 2024 season ending on 5/12, the league announced Monday.

Crook took this award home due in large part to his three home-run performance on Sunday afternoon, powering the Dogs to an 8-5 win to complete the sweep against Gary-SouthShore.

In the first three games the former major leaguer went 5-for-9 at the plate with a double mixed in as well and six runs batted in. He also drew two walks and stole a base.

Crook has some familiarity with Chicago, making it to the majors with the Cubs back in 2022. He spent most of the 2023 season with Worcester, the Red Sox’ AAA affiliate.

Troop made quite the statement in his American Association debut on Friday night in Milwaukee.

The right-hander picked up the win by going five shutout innings, allowing just two hits and no walks while striking out 10,

The Illinois native who grew up a Cougars fan spent the last six seasons in the Washington Nationals organization, reaching as high as AAA Rochester.

Pointstreak is the official statistician of the American Association.

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Moorhead, MN – Gray Television Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) is pleased to announce an agreement to bring select American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) games to free, over-the-air local television stations in multiple Midwestern markets and across three of Gray’s local sports networks:�� Arizona Family Sports in Arizona, Peachtree Sports Network in Georgia, and Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network in Nevada.�� The AAPB is a Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball.

In particular, Gray intends to air the AAPB All-Star Game over-the-air across more than a dozen markets on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.�� In addition to a “Game of the Week” format on Gray’s owned over-the-air sports networks, Gray’s television stations in Mankato, MN, Rockford, IL, Sioux Falls, SD, and Cedar Rapids, IA plan to carry games from AAPB teams located in or near those markets.

“Gray is committed to live sports,” said Sandy Breland, Gray’s Chief Operating Officer.�� “This agreement provides another example ways we are providing viewers what they want with live sports.”

“The partnership with Gray Media allows the American Association to now bring our product to over 8 million television households. That significantly extends our viewership from our 12 home markets to millions more in the United States. It’s a great win for our brand to showcase our elite athletes, including many players with MLB experience, in front of millions of new fans,” said Joshua Schaub, American Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner.��

About The American Association:

The American Association of Professional Baseball ( and ) is a Major League Baseball Partner League that operates in nine states and one Canadian province.�� Formed in 2006, the league consists of twelve member clubs with many beginning play in 1993.�� By the end of 2023, over 55 players with American Association experience had made their debut with MLB clubs after having first played in the American Association.�� On opening day 2023, 23 players had previous experience with MLB clubs.�� Over 65% of American Association players already have Double-A experience or above.����

About Gray:

Gray Television, Inc. is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.�� Gray is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets.�� Its television stations serve 114 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. This portfolio includes 79 markets with the top-rated television station and 102 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station. Gray also owns video program companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as the studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit .

Gray Television Contact:

Sandy Breland, Chief Operating Officer, Sandy.Breland@gray.tv��

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MOORHEAD – The American Association of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League, and Baseball America have partnered ahead of the 2024 season to collaborate on various media assets.

The joint features will focus on American Association prospects and include social media content, regular season and jewel event live programming, including Baseball Champions League, and written articles.

The American Association enters 2024 on a high having secured the title at the first ever Baseball Champions League, a year-over-year increase in non-baseball revenue of 47%,�� record levels in league sponsorship, and a four year stretch of record annual increases in attendance. Baseball America comes to the partnership featuring a revamped website and business plan.

“As media has evolved, we have continued to find new ways to reach baseball fans. The American Association is doing the same thing with its unique league, so partnering with them on an innovative initiative is a no-brainer,” said Baseball America VP of Operations B.J. Schecter. “Together we can create and share great stories, reach fans in more places and continue to grow the game.”

“Joining forces with Baseball America to bring our brand of baseball and our best players to the masses in cutting edge media formats is innovative. I don’t believe any league or publisher before us has taken such measures,” said American Association Commissioner Joshua Schaub. “In the baseball world, Baseball America is venerated and we are proud to be in partnership with such a tremendous publication.”

The pairing of Baseball America and the American Association brings together two baseball organizations with an intertwined history. Miles Wolff was the founder and Commissioner of the American Association when it formed in 2006 through 2018, and was instrumental in the success of Baseball America as the owner and publisher of the magazine for much of the 1980s and 1990s.

The American Association ( and ) is a Major League Baseball Partner League that operates in nine states and one Canadian province. Formed in 2006, the league consists of twelve member clubs. Since 2006, 54 American Association players have gone on to play Major League Baseball. In 2023, over 65% of American Association players had played at Double-A or higher and 23 former American Association players played at the MLB level.

Baseball America () has evolved into a multimedia property across video, digital, social and print channels. Known in the industry as “the Bible of Baseball,” BA has been covering baseball with an emphasis on player development since 1981.

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Replays, on-demand archived games, and bonus content to be available on AABaseball.TV+

MOORHEAD, MN – The American Association, the fastest-growing professional baseball league in North America today announced that all live games on will now be available for free to consumers.�� Starting on opening day, May 9, The American Association will be the only professional baseball league in North America to offer all live games for free and without any type of paywall. The American Association projects the free tier will create an additional 1.2 million views on its games.��

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With access to the game being paramount to the American Association, giving all fans an opportunity to watch live games is a natural next step for the league. These games will be available on the AABaseball TV app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV.

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“Live viewership of broadcast games has increased year over year within the American Association and we felt like the timing was perfect to open our style of baseball to more fans across North America,” said American Association Commissioner Joshua Schaub, “as our teams continue to invest in their broadcast production and talent on the field, the broadcast experience we’re offering is going to be better than ever in 2024.” ����

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All replays, archived games, and bonus content will still be available on exclusively for AABaseball.TV+ subscribers at the same rate of $14.99 per month.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: What do I do if I am a current subscriber?

A1: As a current subscriber to your subscription will remain in place for all replays, archived games, and bonus content at the existing rate of $14.99 / month.

Q2: What do I do if I want to downgrade to only live games?

A2: As a subscriber you will automatically be granted access to free live games. If you’d like to downgrade from your paid plan you can do this in the “Manage Subscription” section on .

Q3: What happens to all of the content from past seasons?

A3: All content from past seasons “archived content” will remain on the platform and available to all AABaseball.TV+ subscribers.

Q4: Where can I find the app?

A4: The app can be found on both Apple and iOS. It is also available on Roku and Amazon among other channels.

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Longtime baseball executive brings decades of professional experience

MOORHEAD, MN – The American Association of Professional Baseball has named Chris Browne as, Vice President of Sponsorships. Browne brings more than 30 years of experience in professional sports, including 23 years as an executive in baseball.��

In his role, Browne will handle sponsorship services for the league, coordinate sponsor-related jewel events including the All-Star Game, the Miles Wolff Cup, and Baseball Champions League in addition to other leaguewide initiatives.��

“Chris Browne brings to the American Association a long history in sports business. Specifically, his ideas around activation and relationship building will provide the American Association with an accretive element beneficial to our sponsors,” said Joshua Schaub, American Association Commissioner.��

Browne previously spent twelve years as Vice President and General Manager of the Kansas City Monarchs’ predecessor brand, the Kansas City T-Bones, during 2008-2020. Under his leadership, the club was twice named Organization of the Year and appeared in two league championship series, winning the Miles Wolff Cup in 2018. Browne was also recognized by the Kansas City Kansas Convention and Visitors Bureau with the 2011 Excellence in Hospitality Award and named Tourism Advocate of the Year in 2015.��

In 2019, Browne was named as the Kansas City Sports Executive of the Year by the Kansas City Sports Commission. The prestigious award had previously been given to Kansas City Chiefs CEO/Owner Clark Hunt and Kansas City Royals VP/GM Dayton Moore.��

Most recently, Browne led Perfect Game USA’s Midwest operation in Kansas City.��

“I am thrilled to join the American Association office and their dynamic leadership team led by Commissioner Josh Schaub and Deputy Commissioner, Josh Buchholz. I look forward to working with our staff, partners, and member clubs,” said Chris Browne.��

A native of Kansas City, Browne started his career working as a Clubhouse Attendant and Bat Boy for seven years for the Kansas City Royals, including the 1985 World Champion season. After completing his degree with an emphasis in Sports Management from the University of Missouri, Browne worked as an executive for the Class AA Jacksonville Suns (now Jumbo Shrimp) and was Assistant General Manager for Major Arena Soccer League’s Kansas City Comets.��

Browne resides in Lenexa, KS with his wife Becky, son Brett and daughter (Pee Wee) Reese.��

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Moorhead, MN – The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) and are pleased to announce they have entered into a multi-year partnership. SponsorCX will provide its world-class software to all teams across the AAPB at a league-wide rate.�� SponsorCX provides an end-to-end sponsorship management software solution, which allows teams to:

• • Manage accounts, contacts, activities, and create customized agreements.
  • Organize inventory assets in a single location.
  • Create and track the fulfillment process through a collaborative task management portal.
  • Manage artwork approvals, proof of performance, billing, and trade with customized reporting.
  • Access and manage sponsorship information through the SponsorCX mobile app.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with the AAPB,” said Jason Smith, founder and CEO of SponsorCX. “We feel that the SponsorCX platform can be a crucial tool to helping the AAPB teams continue to grow and succeed.”

“The American Association is proud to partner with SponsorCX and bring their sponsorship management software to our clubs,” said American Association Commissioner Joshua Schaub. “As we continue to build out our strategic partnerships, SponsorCX fits our vision of providing world-class products and services to allow clubs to maximize productivity and profitability.”

About SponsorCX
SponsorCX is a leader in sponsorship management within the sports, entertainment, causes, arts, and events industries. It is a complete sponsorship management tool to assist in managing sales, fulfillment, and inventory to maximize sponsorship revenue. The company was founded in 2021, and continues to grow rapidly as the newest and most innovative sponsorship software solution in the industry. Learn more at ��

About The American Association
The American Association ( and ) is the premier MLB Professional Partner League that operates in nine states and one Canadian province. Formed in 2006, the league consists of twelve member clubs. The AAPB’s goal is to deliver family-friendly entertainment across all venues. In 2023, 18 former American Association players appeared in Major League games.

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High-speed Wi-Fi will create a foundation for modern fan experiences across AAPB parks

The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today announced that it has selected , a leader in cloud networking, as the Preferred Wireless Technology Provider of the AAPB in a new multiyear partnership. SRS Partners, the exclusive sponsorship agency for the American Association, brokered the relationship with Extreme Networks on behalf of the league.

As part of the partnership, Extreme will deploy flexible, scalable, high-speed Wi-Fi solutions across select AAPB ballparks, enabling teams to offer fans modernized experiences including mobile ticketing, cashless payments and in-seat concessions ordering, as well as improved functionality within the AABaseball.TV app. For staff, better connectivity within the ballpark will help increase operational efficiency and improve the performance of devices like portable card readers and staff communication. Further, as technology-reliant amenities like self-serve checkouts and AR/VR experiences become more popular, AAPB teams will have the network infrastructure necessary to adopt new innovations and continue enhancing fan experiences.����

Extreme was also named as a Preferred Supplier of the AAPB, giving teams access to additional solutions including . Teams can quickly access and analyze generalized network data to gain insight into fan preferences, including popular applications, moments of peak user engagement and locationing data around the flow of foot traffic within the ballpark, which can help drive decisions around ballpark staffing or identify potential partnerships. Additionally, teams who choose to leverage ExtremeCloud solutions like the platform will have full visibility into and control over devices, applications and users on the network within a single platform, simplifying network management.��

“When fans come to an AAPB game, we want to offer them the modernized, seamless experience that they expect, and that extends to the moments when they’re using mobile devices and other technology during the game,” said Joshua Schaub, Commissioner of the American Association of Professional Baseball. “Extreme has a proven track record of working with professional sports teams around the world. With this partnership, we are paving the way forward for teams across our league to take both fan experiences and behind-the-scenes operations to the next level, and investing in solutions that will scale with us as we continue to innovate and grow.”��

“High-speed wireless connectivity in a ballpark really lays the foundation for all other amenities, operations and even the general reputation of a team or league,” said Kevin Wittnebert, Director of Venues, Sports & Entertainment at Extreme Networks. “When fans are not only engaged with the game itself but also impressed by the standard and speed of services like how quickly they can pull up a mobile ticket or purchase refreshments and get back to their seat, it helps to build loyalty and bring them back throughout the season. Extreme works with sports leagues around the world to help optimize their operations and create incredible experiences for fans, and we look forward to working with the AAPB to help them drive toward their goals as an organization.”��

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100 Game Season Highlighted by May 9 Opening Night, All-Star Game in Kansas City

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

MOORHEAD, MN – The American Association of Professional Baseball, North America’s premier MLB Professional Partner League has released the 2024 regular season schedule.��

LINK TO SCHEDULE HERE

The American Association’s 100-game season will open on Thursday, May 9 with a single game between Winnipeg Goldeyes and Cleburne Railroaders from La Moderna Field in Cleburne, Tex. The remainder of the league will open play on Friday, May 10 with a full slate of six games. The Kansas City Monarchs will host the American Association All-Star Game and festivities at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kan. on July 22-23, and the season will conclude with the league’s traditional Labor Day games on September 2.����

The American Association remains split into the East Division and West Division for the 2024 season. The East Division is comprised of the Chicago Dogs, Cleburne, Gary SouthShore RailCats, Kane County Cougars, Lake Country DockHounds and Milwaukee Milkmen. The West Division members are the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Kansas City, Lincoln Saltdogs, Sioux City Explorers, Sioux Falls Canaries and Winnipeg.

Following the 100-game regular season, the top four clubs in each division will vie for the Miles Wolff Cup starting September 4. The Wolff Cup Finals will begin September 14. The playoff format remains the same from the previous two seasons.

After implementing pitch clocks during the 2023 season, the league will�� continue the use of the technology in 2024. After one season with pitch clocks, the average game time was cut by nearly 30 minutes to 2 hours and 43 minutes.��

“We are happy to present the 2024 schedule to our fans and clubs, and look forward to a summer full of great baseball and entertainment in the stadiums across our league,” said American Association Commissioner Joshua Schaub. “Our brand of ‘play to win’ baseball and the addition of pitch clocks last season, which shaved nearly 30 minutes off average game times around the league, makes our games the perfect entertainment option for casual fans and hard-core baseball fans. It is going to be another tremendous summer in the American Association.”

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A Big Year In Store for The Reigning Champion Kansas City Monarchs

MOORHEAD, MN – In collaboration with the Kansas City Monarchs, the American Association announced today the host site for the 2024 All-Star Game – Legends Field in Kansas City.

The reigning Miles Wolff Champion Kansas City Monarchs have a historic year ahead as they aim to defend their title, compete in the Baseball Champions League, and will be hosting the All-Star festivities in July.

The 3-day break in the season will serve – yet again – as the halfway point for the 117 day campaign for the league. It will feature the AAPB Home Run Derby and KC Celebrity Softball Game, on Monday July 22 followed by the American Association All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 23.

2024 will be the first time the Monarchs have hosted the American Association All-Star Game. It will be the first all-star game at Legends Field since the 2006 Northern League All-Star Game.

The annual American Association Hall of Fame Luncheon is scheduled for July 23, which coincides with game day. Prior to the luncheon, each All-Star will have the opportunity to visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum located at the historic 18th & Vine in Kansas City, Missouri.

“We’re excited for Kansas City to host the 2024 All-Star Festivities,” said American Association Commissioner, Joshua Schaub. ”Legends Field is a phenomenal stage to host the multi-day event in partnership with The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.”

Alongside the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, Legends Field will also be the venue for an American Association tryout camp, as well as a top-notch baseball and softball clinic. More details about other events will be disclosed at a later date.

West All Stars will be under the management of Monarchs Skipper Joe Calfapietra, while Butch Hobson, who led the Chicago Dogs to the 2023 Wolff Cup Finals, will manage the East Division.

To get more information about the 2024 All-Star Game in Kansas City, go here:

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This Partnership Enables the American Association of Professional Baseball to Enhance Venue Security and Guest Experience at Games for the League’s 12 Teams

(TSX: XTRA)(OTCQX: XTRAF)(FRA: 0PL) (“Xtract One” or the “Company”), a leading technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritizes the patron access experience by leveraging AI, today announced the Company will serve as the exclusive preferred supplier for the American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB). Through this three-year partnership, Xtract One will have the unique ability to advise AAPB regarding security and weapon detection technology, deploy solutions, and ensure best practices to deliver first-class fan experiences.��

The AAPB currently has 12 teamswith significant expansion on the horizon. The league collectively welcomes over 1.9 million patrons to their baseball stadiumseach year, and aspires to transform their venues into dynamic entertainment hubs to deliver optimal fan experiences. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in delivering streamlined and efficient security measures, enhancing venue safety, minimizing wait times, and fostering enhanced patron experiences across the AAPB’s entertainment centers.����

Xtract One’s Gateway system replaces traditional metal detectors, and hand wands, and delivers fast, reliable, and seamless patron screening. This solution unobtrusively scans patrons for guns, knives, and other prohibited items as they enter the facility, using AI-powered sensors to detect threats without invading patrons’ sense of privacy and comfort. The system was designed for large, ticketed venues to enable high throughput, and a brand-enhancing patron experience. With Xtract One, AAPB will eliminate long entry lines, allowing fans to quickly, and safely, enter the venue and enjoy the event.

“The AAPB is all about family experiences, family fun, good times, and great memories. Our top priority is to enhance these experiences and to continue expanding our offerings,” said Joshua Schaub, Commissioner of the American Association. “We are delighted to partner with Xtract One on this journey to deliver an even safer and more enjoyable experience for all.”

In its exclusive role, Xtract One will work closely with AAPB to deploy cutting-edge security and weapon detection technology solutions tailored to the league’s needs and dynamic, family-centric venues. Xtract One’s ability to bolster security measures while ensuring an optimized entry process for patrons aligns with the league’s mission of prioritizing safety without compromising the fan experience.��

“We are thrilled to be partnering with AAPB as their exclusive preferred supplier. We look forward to helping enhance the overall safety for guests at upcoming games, while elevating their game-day experience to a whole new level,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One. “Together with AAPB, we are pleased to be contributing to the vibrant, enjoyable experiences AAPB provides to fans and families.”

About Xtract One

is a leading technology-driven threat detection and security solution leveraging AI to provide seamless and secure patron access control experiences. The Company makes unobtrusive threat detection systems that enable venue-building operators to prioritize and deliver improved patron experiences while providing unprecedented safety. Xtract One’s innovative Gateway product enables companies to covertly screen for weapons at points of entry without disrupting the flow of traffic. Its AI-based software allows venue and building operators to identify weapons and other threats inside and outside of facilities, and receive valuable intelligence for optimizing operations. For more information, visit or connect on , , and .��

About the American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB)

The American Association ( and ) is the premier MLB Professional Partner League that operates in nine states and one Canadian province. Formed in 2006, the league consists of twelve member clubs. The AAPB’s goal is to deliver family friendly entertainment to across all venues. In 2022, 24 former American Association players appeared in a Major League games.��

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