USPBL News: Dates set for open player tryouts; potential expansion coming?
The United Shore Professional Baseball League, commonly known as the USPBL, is set to embark on its third season, beginning on May 11. The independent baseball league based out of Utica, Michigan has already put together two successful seasons, creating a minor league baseball atmosphere in metro Detroit while also seeing nearly two dozen of […]
USPBL catcher signs deal with the Colorado Rockies
The United Shore Professional Baseball League has proven to be a successful vehicle for ball players hoping to still earn a shot at the majors. Since the league was formed in 2016, 18 players have signed with MLB clubs. On Friday (12/08), the league announced their 19th signing. Utica Unicorns catcher Greg Jones has agreed […]
WATCH: USPBL slugger and Fraser HS grad Taylor Grzelakowski signed by Twins; gets engaged
This is certainly a weekend that Fraser High School graduate Taylor Grzelakowski will not forget for the rest of his life. Not only did one of his dreams come true as he signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins organization but he also got engaged. And another one! Congrats to @T_Gelly for signing a contract […]
USPBL Recap: Teams provide plenty of fireworks during holiday weekend
Let’s have a look back at the week that was in the United Shore Professional Baseball League. With the holiday weekend, there were five games that took place at Jimmy John’s Field. NOTE: Updated regular season standings at the end of this recap piece do not accurately portray all game results provided by us or […]
USPBL Weekend Recap: Unicorns and Diamond Hoppers continue to roll
Check out a rundown of all the action from the United Shore Professional Baseball League this past weekend in Utica. NOTE: All game recaps are of games listed on the USPBL official schedule. However, final standings at end of piece will not accurately reflect all compiled game recaps (with listed schedule), as the USPBL plays […]
USPBL Weekend Recap: Diamond Hoppers jump back into first place
Let’s have a look back at all the action from the United Shore Professional Baseball League in Utica this past weekend. NOTE: All game recaps are of games listed on the USPBL official schedule. However, final standings at end of piece will not accurately reflect all compiled game recaps (with listed schedule), as the USPBL […]
USPBL Weekend Recap: Woolly Mammoths take over first place
A beautiful Memorial Day weekend around Michigan (by and large, at least) set the stage for an extended weekend at the United Shore Professional Baseball League in Utica. As usual, the weekly USPBL schedule began on Thursday but there were five games played this week, with teams capping it off on Memorial Day. Here is […]
USPBL Weekend Recap: Beavers bounce back with pair of wins
Missed any of the action down at Jimmy John’s Field this weekend? Don’t worry, we got you covered. Here is a summary of the week that was for the United Shore Professional Baseball League in Utica. Thursday, May 18 | Beavers 6, Diamond Hoppers 4 The Beavers were itching for their first win after dropping […]
USPBL Weekend Recap: Diamond Hoppers off to good start on Opening Weekend
It was opening weekend for the United Shore Professional Baseball League out in Utica this past weekend. Thursday marked the second season of the independent baseball league, with the addition of a fourth club — the Westside Woolly Mammoths. Detroit Sports Nation was on hand for Opening Day on Thursday, May 11 and provided both […]
The USPBL kicks off second season with flair and Chick-fil-A
The sun was shining for opening night for the United Shore Professional Baseball League’s second season on Thursday. With a beautiful 63-degree day in Michigan, summer had come out for the return of baseball in Utica. With the return of baseball in Utica came what will be a new tradition at Jimmy John’s Field. Thursday’s will be […]
GALLERY: Check out photos from Opening Day at the USPBL on Thursday
Didn’t get a chance to make your way to Jimmy John’s Field in Utica for the USPBL Opening Day on Thursday? Don’t worry, we got you covered. Check out our gallery of photos from Thursday. You can also review our recap from the day here:
Journey to the Majors: Trying out for the USPBL
I don’t play baseball. At least, I haven’t in many years. Aside from some short Little League stints a decade ago and a little church softball, my not-so-chiseled arms have swung a bat about as many times as K-Rod has pitched a clean inning for the Tigers. So when the United Shore Professional Baseball League […]
DSN Exclusive Interview: United Shore Professional Baseball League CEO Andy Appleby
The state of Michigan has always enjoyed a rich history in sports. Multiple championships over the years from the Detroit Red Wings, Pistons, and Tigers captivated the city’s attention and hearts, while the love-hate relationship with the Lions continues. But beyond the glory of the professional athletes and teams that have become household names, there […]
United Shore Professional Baseball League announces managers for 2017 season
Following a very successful inaugural season, those involved with the United Shore Professional Baseball League have been working hard to make sure that year two is even better. They have added a fourth team to the league (Westside Woolly Mammoths) and will have additional premium seating beginning with the 2017 season. With the Woolly Mammoths being […]
JUST IN: United Shore Professional Baseball League reveals name of fourth team
If you had a chance to take in a United Shore Professional Baseball League game this past summer, you probably left very impressed. Not only by the talent that took Jimmy John’s Field each night, but because of the fan experience in general. On Wednesday, the USPBL revealed the name of a fourth team that […]