ROSEMONT, Ill. --Rosemont Baseball Group announced Friday that the new American Association of Baseball minor league team will be named the "Chicago Dogs."The team's home games will be played in the $60 million, 6,300-seat new stadium currently under construction in Rosemont at the intersection of Balmoral Avenue and Pearl Street, west of I-294.The Chicago Dogs are scheduled to begin play in May 2018 and ticket packages for the their inaugural season are now available at www.thechicagodogs.com or by calling 312-374-8090.Follow the team on social media at @TheChicagoDogs on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.In celebration of the announcement, the Chicago Dogs are partnering with the Wiener Circle (2622 N Clark Street) to host a variety of games, activities and giveaway opportunities for patrons to enjoy at the Wiener Circle throughout the day Friday. These will include whiffle ball, selfie opportunities on a hot dog couch and a Chicago Dog pledge.The Chicago Dogs will also host a special "Hot Dog Happy Hour" today from 4 p.m. through 7 p.m. at the Wiener Circle. Fans are invited to stop by the iconic restaurant to receive $1 hot dog specials.