Atlantic League Independent Baseball in New Jersey

There are alternatives to paying top dollar at the new Major League ballparks in Queens and the Bronx. You can watch the Atlantic League's Somerset Patriots and Newark Bears. The Atlantic League is an independent league made up primarily of former Major and Minor League players.

The Somerset Patriots play at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ and are managed by ex-Yankee Sparky Lyle. They won the league championship last year and are looking forward to another playoff run this year.

The Newark Bears play at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium and are managed by Tim (Rock) Raines.

Cost of tickets range up to $12.50 for excellent seats. The stadiums are family and fan friendly.