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…)
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New for 2020: Tri-City Chili Peppers
The identity of a Colonial Heights, VA-based expansion team in the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League has been unveiled, as the club will be known as the Tri-City Chili Peppers. (more…)
SwampDogs Leaving Fayetteville, Will Sit Out 2020
The 2019 season was the last for the Fayetteville SwampDogs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) at J.P. Riddle Stadium, as the team plans to relocate after sitting out the 2020 campaign. (more…)
Edenton Steamers Depart CPL, Join Tidewater Summer League
The Edenton Steamers are changing summer-collegiate circuits for 2020, ending a more than 20-year run in the Coastal Plain League to join the Tidewater Summer League. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks Win 2019 CPL Organization of the Year
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League has named the Wilmington Sharks its 2019 Organization of the Year. Wilmington is owned by Matt Perry and Bill Davidson of NSS Sports. (more…)
CPL Adding Colonial Heights, VA Team for 2020
Plans have been announced for a new Colonial Heights, VA-based team in the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League, with the club to begin play at Shepherd Stadium in 2020. (more…)
Atlantic League Could Land in New Gastonia Ballpark
Professional independent baseball could supplant summer-collegiate league action in Gastonia, NC, as city officials are strongly considering a bid to field an Atlantic League team at an upcoming ballpark. (more…)
Progress Being Made in Colonial Heights CPL Discussions
Plans to field a summer-collegiate Coastal Plan League team in Colonial Heights, VA starting next season are not final, but all indications are that progress is being made. (more…)
Savannah Bananas Sellout Streak Continues
As their 2019 season progresses, the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are continuing a multi-year sellout streak that has seen fans turn out in droves to Grayson Stadium. (more…)
Bananas, Savannah Expected to Discuss New Terms for Grayson Stadium
With future ballpark upgrades needed, the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and city officials are expected to discuss new terms relating to the team’s use of Grayson Stadium. (more…)
2019 Coastal Plain League All-Star Showdown to Feature New Format
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League has unveiled a unique two-day, six team format for its 2019 All-Star Showdown, which will take place at the Savannah Bananas‘ Grayson Stadium July 7-8. (more…)
Report: Edenton Steamers to be Sold, Moved
It is being reported locally that owner Frank Burke is working to sell the Edenton Steamers (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), which would trigger a move of the franchise after 2019 and the launch of a new, non-CPL club in Edenton. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks Propose Buck Hardee Field Upgrades
Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) owners are pitching up to $3.5 million in improvements to Buck Hardee Field, a move they say will keep the Sharks in town — and potentially land a Minor League Baseball team. (more…)