The University of Oregon Ducks are back in the college-baseball ranks and will open PK Stadium today.The University of Oregon Ducks will play a home baseball game for the first time since 1981 with the opening of PK Stadium. The Ducks dropped varsity baseball in 1981 because of budget issues. The school brought baseball back […]
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Cavemen go high tech at Clemens Field
Larry Owens and the Hannibal Cavemen crew are using high-tech tools at an old WPA-era ballpark.Clemens Field may be a WPA-era facility, but the management of the Hannibal Cavemen (summer collegiate; Prospect League) is using some high-tech tools to enhance the ballpark experience. Many of the tools are connected with energy and energy conservation: the […]
NYCBL to Albany
The former Bennington Bombers will set up shop at Bleecker Stadium.The summer-collegiate New York Collegiate Baseball League is coming to Albany, as the Albany Dutchmen will set up shop at Bleecker Stadium, which dates back to 1936 and once served as the temporary home of the Pittsfield Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) in 1971 and […]
Indiana State announces new-ballpark plans, will make pitch for pro team
Officials with the Terre Haute school say the construction of a 2,500-seat facility will also aid in efforts to land a pro team.Indiana State becomes the latest school to announce plans for a new ballpark. The 2,500-seat facility will sit on the site of the current Sycamore Field and cost between $1.5 million and $2 […]
New ballpark culmination of years of hard work for Tanner
We’re guessing someday the new University of South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but for now he’ll be happy directing the action from the dugout — and pleased he’s raised the public profile of college baseball.We’re guessing someday the new South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but […]
Elmira Pioneers unveil new look
The new logo and branding updates the coonskin-cap look adopted by various Pios franchises in past years.No Article Text
LSU excited about new Alex Box opening
The big news in Baton Rouge: the opening of the new Alex Box Stadium on Friday night.The big news in Baton Rouge: the opening of the new Alex Box Stadium on Friday night. The new ballpark will seat 9,000, and it’s a significant upgrade to the old Alex Box: The price tag of the new […]
Michgan State ballpark construction on schedule
McLane Stadium, the new home of the Michigan State Spartans, is on schedule for an April 3 opening.McLane Stadium is scheduled to open April 3 — a very aggressive date for a northern baseball facility — but Michigan State athletic officials say everything is on schedule. The new ballpark, named for major donor Drayon McLane, […]
Great South League plans aggressive expansion
The summer-collegiate Great South League plans to expand in 2009 into many former minor-league markets, including Columbus, Macon and Anderson.The Great South League, a summer-collegiate circuit launched in 2005 as the Georgia Collegiate League, plans to expand to 20 teams this season and is placing teams in former affiliated and indy markets like Anderson (S.C.), […]
AppleSox propose rebuilt Recreation Park
Jim Corcoran, the owner of the Wenatchee AppleSox, wants to see historic Recreation Park rebuilt.Jim Corcoran, the owner of the Wenatchee AppleSox (summer collegiate; West Coast League), wants to see historic Recreation Park rebuilt and house his team as well as the local high-school squad. Recreation Park was built in 1937 and was the home […]
Bombers: We’ll take in Manny
If Manny Ramirez is still unemployed in June, he’ll have a home with the Brazos Valley Bombers.If Manny Ramirez is still unemployed in June, he’ll have a home with the Brazos Valley Bombers (summer collegiate; Texas Collegiate League). The Bombers contacted the offices of Scott Boras, Ramirez’s agent, this afternoon regarding the services of the […]
Cavemen to switch on the lights Feb. 9
The restoration of Clemons Field, the WPA-era home of the Hannibal Cavemen, will reach another milestone next week when the new lights are turned on for the first time.The restoration of Clemons Field, the WPA-era home of the Hannibal Cavemen (summer collegiate; Prospect League) will reach another milestone next week when the new lights are […]
Waukesha: Northwoods League ballpark still on course
The Waukesha (Wis.) Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously ruled no errors were committed when approval was granted to a new ballpark in the city’s Frame Park area, clearing the way for a 2010 opening.The Waukesha (Wis.) Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously ruled no errors were committed when approval was granted to a new ballpark in […]