The Continental Baseball League, based in

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, was an independent minor league professional baseball league that operated for four seasons, from 2007 to 2010. The league conceived as a professional,

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baseball organization operating in the U.S. states of

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and

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in cities not served by

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teams nor affiliated with either. The league was founded by Ron Baron and former major leaguer

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. After a shortened 2010 season, the Continental Baseball League ceased operations after the league championship was played on July 31. Some of the teams which played in the 2010 season moved to the

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in 2011.

2010 Season Overview

Standings

''Final regular season standings for 2010:'' * - CBL Champions

2009 Season Overview

Standings

''Final regular season standings for 2009:'' * - CBL Champions

2008 Season Overview

Standings

'' Final regular-season standings for 2008'' * - CBL Champions

2007 Season Review

Standings

''Final regular-season standings for 2007'' * - CBL Champions

Expansion

References

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