Backed by high-profile names and a slate of interesting markets, the Great West League (GWL) will debut on Friday as an intriguing addition to the summer collegiate landscape. (more…)
Tag Archives | summer collegiate
Bananas Sell Out Opener
The new era of baseball at Grayson Stadium will start with a bang, as the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain league) have sold out their opener. The Bananas will play in front of a packed house on Thursday, June 2. (more…)
New Season, New Menu Items From Bombers
This season will bring about more unique food and beverage offerings from the Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Wildfires Force Giants to Play Season in Edmonton
Due to the ongoing wildfires in the Fort McMurray region, the Fort McMurray Giants (summer collegiate; Western Major Baseball League) will share a ballpark with the Edmonton Prospects. The two clubs will play out of Edmonton’s facility, formerly known as Telus Field, for their entire home slates. (more…)
Bananas Introduce Daisy the Bat Dog
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) have announced the addition of Daisy the bat dog, who will be a fixture during the team’s inaugural season at Grayson Stadium. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Northwoods League Giveaways
With the summer collegiate baseball season just around the corner, fans in the Northwoods League can look forward to some good bobbleheads, prints and more. (more…)
Frank Burke Purchases Edenton Steamers
After a short hiatus, former Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) owner Frank Burke is back in baseball, as he has purchased the Edenton Steamers (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Pippins to Host 2017 WCL All-Star Game
The Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League) will host the 2017 West Coast League (WCL) All-Star Game. (more…)
Bombers to Wear Fruity Pebble Jerseys
Complete with a Fruity Pebbles-inspired jersey, the Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will celebrate Cereal Night on July 9. (more…)
Changes Afoot in Lowell, Nashua
We’ve written about the sale of the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), and with a deal on the horizon, the question is whether Drew Weber will hold onto his summer-collegiate Nashua Silver Knights team. (more…)
Personnel News in Kenosha, Victoria
We have personnel news to report from the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Rivets Honor Cheap Trick with Bobbleheads
This is fitting: The Rockford Rivets (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are honoring Cheap Trick‘s enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a commemorative bobblehead series. (more…)
Renovations on Track at Walker Stadium
The renovation project at Walker Stadium looks to be on schedule, according to an update from the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). The Pickles, who are set to be charter members of the new Great West League, anticipate that upgrades to Walker Stadium will be complete by the team’s home opener on June 10. (more…)