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…)
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Savannah Bananas Sell Out 2019 Memberships
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are poised for another strong season, as the club has sold out all of its memberships for 2019. (more…)
Latest Details Presented on New Gastonia Ballpark
Earlier this week, Gastonia, NC officials presented details on a new Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark that will anchor a downtown redevelopment initiative. (more…)
Personnel News: Martinsville, Johnson City
We have personnel news to report from the Martinsville Mustangs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and the Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Savannah Bananas to Host CPL’s 2019 All-Star Showdown
The Savannah Bananas will host the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League‘s 2019 All-Star Showdown, with the event set to take place at Grayson Stadium July 7-8. It will be the league’s 21st annual All-Star event. (more…)
Savannah Bananas Visit; Best Rain Out Ever!
The words “rained out” bring to mind a nearly empty grandstand, soggy employees pulling on the tarp, and players heading for the locker room. But not for the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Coastal Plain League Team, Ballpark Pitched for Mint Hill
Pending voter approval of a bond issue that includes funds for a new ballpark, Mint Hill, NC could field a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team starting in 2020. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Average
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We end with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by average. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Total
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We continue with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by total. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by League
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We begin with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by league. (more…)
Martinsville Mustangs Returning in 2019
In light of speculation over the club’s future, the acting general manager of the Martinsville Mustangs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) says the team will return in 2019. (more…)
Bananas Continue Their Success in 2018
As their third season winds down, the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are experiencing a consistent level of success at Grayson Stadium. (more…)
In Memoriam: Pete Bock
Pete Bock, a distinguished executive who co-founded the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and previously served as general manager of the Durham Bulls and the Hawaii Islanders, has passed away. (more…)