A nice promotion to report: Tyler Isham is the new general manager of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
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2014 Ballpark Renovation Under $2M: Simmons Field
If there is a model for a historic and fun renovation for a ballpark, it’s the 2014 makeover of Simmons Field, which was transformed into the home of the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). Preserving the historic grandstand and playing field while adding some whimsical touches led to a renaissance of baseball in the […]
2014 Summer-Collegiate Promo: Kalamazoo Growlers
Who doesn’t want to see their smiling face on a baseball jersey? When the Kalamazoo Growlers sought to make a mark in their first season in the Northwoods League, team management came up with an imaginative Salute to Selfie promotion that put fan faces on game jerseys. For that, the Growlers are recognized for Best […]
2014 Organization of the Year: Big Top Baseball
Running two baseball teams is enough of a challenge for the best of organizations. So when Big Top Baseball, already successful with ownership of the Madison Mallards and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, decided to launch a new Kenosha team and take over operations in Green Bay, many bad things could have happened – but they […]
Bravehearts named Futures League’s Organization of the Year
Another honor coming down the pike: the Worcester Bravehearts have been named the summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League‘s 2014 Organization of the Year. (more…)
Sal Maglie Stadium management up for grabs again
An attempt to outsource management of Sal Maglie Stadium, home of the Niagara Power (summer collegiate; NYCBL) and a former pro venue, fell through after concerns were raised about the only vendor to submit a bid. (more…)
Lorain Co. Ironmen to Great Lakes League
We have a league change for the Lorain County Ironmen, as the summer-collegiate team shifts from the Prospect League to the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. (more…)
Jesse Cole closes on purchase of Gastonia Grizzlies
We now have the totally expected transition in Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ownership, as Jesse Cole has agreed to terms with Ken Silver to purchase the baseball club. (more…)
Rennicke, Chinooks honored in NWL year-end awards
The Lakeshore Chinooks swept the year-end Northwoods League awards, snaring Organization of the Year honors, with VP/GM Dean Rennicke named Executive of the Year. (more…)
New home plate laid in at Wade Stadium
The renovation of historic Wade Stadium this offseason continues, as a new home plate was installed into the new synthetic playing field at the home of the Duluth Huskies (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Watertown Rams evicted from ballpark
The Watertown Rams (summer collegiate; Perfect Game League) have been evicted from Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds after trashing the clubhouse at the end of the 2014 season and failing to pay cleaning and water bills. (more…)
Personnel news in Chattanooga, Futures League
We have personnel news to report: Andrew Zito is the new director of group sales for the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), while Dave Peterson is executive of the year in the summer-collegiate Futures League. (more…)
New for 2015: Kokomo Jackrabbits
We have a name for a new summer-collegiate Prospect League team: the Kokomo Jackrabbits, a clever name that refers to a car once manufactured in the city. (more…)