Creating a summer college team to replace a beloved professional baseball team does not always go as planned, but if the first week of the 2026 Futures League season is any indication, the Future is indeed bright in Lowell. No need to put a positive spin on it.
It’s been a frustrating three seasons back in pro ball here in the City of Champions, where every step forward seems to be followed by a step back. The Rox may be on the ropes, but can they go the distance?
Sarasota Paradise is a professional soccer club playing in USL League One in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, just outside Sarasota. Paradise began play in 2023 in USL League Two with a largely semi-professional roster, before transitioning to the league’s fully professional third division ahead of the 2026 season.
The best way to describe a game day here at City Stadium with the Howlers is “ordinary”. Given the way Minor League Baseball has modernized and adapted their ballparks and game day experiences, a visit here for the casual one-time fan is more like a box to check than a memory to last a lifetime.
A couple of guys from a couple of countries drink a couple of beers and talk about stadiums from all over the world. Featuring Dave Cottenie, Paul Baker and occasional special guests.
