An Oakland Baller signs autographs for young fans at their home opener against the Ogden Raptors on Tuesday night at Raimondi Park in Oakland. The Ballers started their second season in the independent Pioneer League. The game was still in progress when this edition went to press. The same teams play again today at 6:35 p.m. For details and more on the Ballers, go to mercurynews.com/sports. Karl Mondon / staff photographer