The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) will remain at Grayson Stadium for at least five years after agreeing to a new lease with the city. (more…)
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Coastal Plain League moves in Florence, Spartanburg
Two moves from the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League today: the Florence RedWolves are set to play in a new city-owned ballpark as part of a larger complex, while the Spartanburg City Council approved a return of the league to Duncan Park. (more…)
Baseball in the time of COVID-19
With Minor League Baseball shut down for the year and Major League Baseball struggling through a COVID-ridden shortened season in empty ballparks, it’s easy to think of 2020 as a lost season. But competitive baseball is still being played in front of fans in a handful of places. We visit Martinsville and Thomasville. (more…)
Coastal Plain League adds four more teams to season mix
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League will add four more teams in a Mid-Atlantic Division with North Carolina and Virginia teams, adding to the three teams slated for 2020 play. (more…)
Two more collegiate leagues push season openers to July 1
Two more summer-collegiate leagues are postponing their season openers to July 1, as the Coastal Plain League and Prospect League announce changes to the 2020 schedule. (more…)
Summer-Collegiate Leagues React to COVID-19
Leagues across the summer-collegiate baseball landscape are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, with most currently planning to launch their 2020 seasons on schedule. (more…)
Savannah Bananas to Make Grayson Stadium Ad-Free Ballpark
Beginning with the 2020 season, fans will not see billboards or signage in Grayson Stadium, as the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) announce an ad-free ballpark initiative. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks Pitching Buck Hardee Field Upgrades
The Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are pitching local leaders on upgrades to Buck Hardee Field, believing that improvements would expand the ballpark’s potential in the future. (more…)
New Mustangs President Pitching Hooker Field Upgrades
New Martinsville Mustangs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) president Greg Suire is hoping to see upgrades to Hooker Field, with potential changes in 2020 setting the tone for incremental improvements. (more…)
Newnan CPL Ballpark Proposal Being Considered
Newnan, GA officials are considering a proposed ballpark that would host a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team and other events, while anchoring a mixed-use development. (more…)
Brunswick CPL Ballpark Negotiations Continue
Negotiations over a proposed Brunswick, GA ballpark for a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team are ongoing, as city officials and project backers discuss terms behind the proposal. (more…)
Brunswick CPL Ballpark Talks to Continue Into Early 2020
Discussions over a proposed Brunswick, GA ballpark for a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team will continue into early 2020, with city officials expected to consider the next steps in January. (more…)
Greg Suire Tapped to Run Martinsville Mustangs
Greg Suire has been chosen to operate the Martinsville Mustangs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) next season, bringing experience with other Coastal Plain League teams to Martinsville. (more…)