We’ll see another milestone tonight regarding women in baseball when the first female manager in the summer-collegiate Futures League, Margot Douillet, makes her debut leading the Pittsfield Suns from the bench. (more…)
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Bravehearts unveil in-game uniform changes with Rally Jerseys
The Worcester Bravehearts (summer collegiate; Futures League) will unveil Rally Jerseys this year, becoming the first team to change uniforms in the midst of the game based on the score. (more…)
Vermont Lake Monsters sold, will join Futures League
After being bumped from the new 120-team MiLB lineup, the Vermont Lake Monsters have been sold to a group led by Chris English and will move to the summer-collegiate Futures League. (more…)
New Britain Bees Shift to Futures League
The New Britain Bees are departing the independent professional baseball ranks to join a summer-collegiate circuit, exiting the Atlantic League and entering the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. (more…)
Futures League Close to Welcoming 2-Millionth Fan
The Futures Collegiate Baseball League is approaching an attendance milestone, as the circuit is on track to welcome its two-millionth fan before Independence Day. The milestone would come just seven and a half seasons since the league began play. (more…)
Personnel News: West Virginia, Pittsfield, Victoria
We have personnel news to report from the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League), Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures League), and the Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Muntean New Silver Knights GM
A personnel change of note: Rick Muntean is the new GM of the Nashua Silver Knights (summer collegiate; Futures League), as the baseball veteran replaces Ronnie Wallace in a move announced by team owner Drew Weber. (more…)
Worcester Bravehearts Win 2017 Organization of the Year
The Futures League has once against honored the Worcester Bravehearts, as the summer collegiate circuit has named the club its 2017 Organization of the Year. (more…)
Navigators Futures League Organization of the Year
A nice postseason award for the North Shore Navigators, as the team was named the summer-collegiate Futures League Organization of the Year. (more…)
Muzzy Field upgrades on tap
Nice to see more improvements on tap for Muzzy Field, the 101-year-old home of the Bristol Blues (Futures League) and former home to MiLB ball, as city officials announce $1.5 million in additional upgrades. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Kokomo Municipal Stadium
We have another winner in the Best of the Ballparks contest to announce, this time in summer-collegiate facilities: fans chose Kokomo Municipal Stadium, home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits, over Athletic Park, home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Summer Collegiate finals
We have our two finalists for Best of the Ballparks in the summer-collegiate realm, with voters choosing Kokomo Municipal Stadium and Athletic Park. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Summer Collegiate, Final Four
After a big upset in the Elite Eight round, we have the Final Four in the Best of the Ballparks summer collegiate voting — and it’s an interesting mix of old and new. We want to hear from you! (more…)