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…)
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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…)
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…)