More awards: The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks has been named 2013 Organization of the Year in the summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). One of the original four teams in the FCBL the Sharks made some drastic changes to the “Shark Tank” to improve their fan experience. Under the direction of their General Manager and CFO, […]
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Another attendance record to note: Futures Collegiate Baseball League
Another in today’s parade of attendance records to note: the summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) saw 186,410 fans walk through the gates for an average of 871 fans per night, an increase of more than 10,000 fans over 2012. For the second straight year four FCBL teams averaged over 1,000 fans per night. The […]
2013 Summer-Collegiate Attendance by League
It’s that time of year again: with the summer-collegiate leagues wrapping up their regular seasons, it’s time to assemble the attendance stats. We begin with a look at summer-collegiate attendance by league. We list the numbers for 2013 and 2012 to give you an idea of how teams and leagues fared year to year. Be […]
Navigators prepay seven-year lease on Fraser Field
The North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures League) are committed to Fraser Field through 2020 after agreeing to a new lease that calls for a $45,262.15 prepayment. Prepaying the rent didn’t field the Navs any breaks on the total amount, but it does give Lynn the money to buy a new synthetic turf to replacing […]
Seacoast Mavericks moving to Portsmouth
The Seacoast Mavericks (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) are shifting operations to Leary Field, located in downtown Portsmouth, N.H. Originally home to the Portsmouth Baseball Club and the powerhouse Atlantic Corporation league in the late 1800s, Leary Field also played host to the Sunset League, the oldest amateur baseball league in the country. Serving […]
Worcester aims for 2014 ballpark deal
There will be no pro ball at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field in 2013, as local officials reject overtures from the independent Can-Am League to return to Worcester in 2013. The reality, says City Manager Michael V. O’Brien, is that it’s too late for the league — or any other league, for that matter […]
Navigators staff up for 2013
The North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; FCBL) have laid in plans for the 2013 season, bringing back four employees to build on a successful 2012 season. The announcement came from General Manager Bill Terlecky on Tuesday afternoon at Fraser Field. Ashley Laramie, a Lynn resident, has been promoted from Director of Community Relations to the […]
Terlecky named FCBL Executive of the Year
Our old friend Bill Terlecky received a nice honor today: the general manager of the North Shore Navigators was named the summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League’s 2012 Executive of the Year. The announcement was made by FCBL commissioner, Chris Hall, as part of the league’s annual post-season awards. This represents the inaugural Executive of the […]
Nottle returns to Rox
“Singing Ed” Nottle will return to the dugout at Campanelli Stadium, this time as the first-base coach of the Brockton Rox (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League). “It always feels good to be back in Brockton,” said Nottle. “After spending half the summer away from the game, it’s great to get back on the field.” […]
Futures League strikes sponsorship deal with Code Beverages
The summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Code Beverages to become the official energy drink of the league for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. “This partnership with Code Beverages continues to prove that the Futures League has quickly become one of the premier summer collegiate leagues in the country,” […]
Experience establishes Silver Knights in Nashua market
The Nashua Silver Knights (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) are seeing an uptick at the box office this season, as a second season at historic Holman Stadium is reassuring fans the team is there to stay. Baseball has had a bumpy history at Holman Stadium in recent years; indy baseball failed to gain a […]
Silver Knight prep for second season
After a decent first season, it looks like the Nashua Silver Knights (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) are set for an improved 2012. Launching a new league is always hard, and the FCBL did OK in its first season as a four-team circuit. The Silver Knights, playing out of historic Holman Stadium, averaged 869 fans […]
Rox ready for shift to collegiate ball
The Brockton Rox (Futures Collegiate Baseball League) are honoring three notables — Ed Nottle, Van Schley and Jack Yunits — at Friday’s Opening Night at Campanelli Stadium. As part of Opening Night, the Brockton Rox will hold their first-ever Hall of Fame induction ceremony prior to first pitch. Nottle spent nearly seven full seasons with the […]