The summer-collegiate Northwoods League is launching a three-site Michigan pod for play, with six teams set to compete in Traverse City, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. (more…)
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Kalamazoo Mac Daddies on tap for Father’s Day
The Kalamazoo Growlers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are moving forward with a Father’s Day promo that calls for a one-day rebranding as the Kalamazoo Mac Daddies. (more…)
Growlers to Host Phone Free Night
On June 3, the Kalamazoo Growlers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will have fans check their cell phones at the gates when they host Phone Free Night. (more…)
Accessible Seating Upgrade Coming to Homer Stryker Field
An upgraded accessible seating area is being installed at Homer Stryker Field, the home of the Kalamazoo Growlers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). The team is adding the area in partnership with the Northwoods League Foundation and the City of Kalamazoo. (more…)
Kalamazoo Growlers to Host 2018 NWL All-Star Game
All-Stars in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will head to Kalamazoo this summer, as the Kalamazoo Growlers are hosting the circuit’s 2018 All-Star Game. The Northwoods League All-Star Game will take place at Homer Stryker Field on Tuesday, July 24. (more…)
Last Day to Vote: Best of the Ballparks 2017, Summer Collegiate Finals
It’s the last day to choose between Homer Styker Field and Warner Park as your favorite summer-collegiate facility in the Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote. Voting ends at noon Central today! (more…)
Kalamazoo Growlers Extend Lease
The Kalamazoo Growlers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have extended their lease for Homer Stryker Field, which now runs through the 2028 season. (more…)
Growlers add emoji jersey for 2016 promo
Another smart jersey promotion from the Kalamazoo Growlers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), as the team is seeking fan participation in an emoji jersey this season. (more…)
2014 Summer-Collegiate Promo: Kalamazoo Growlers
Who doesn’t want to see their smiling face on a baseball jersey? When the Kalamazoo Growlers sought to make a mark in their first season in the Northwoods League, team management came up with an imaginative Salute to Selfie promotion that put fan faces on game jerseys. For that, the Growlers are recognized for Best […]
2014 Logo/Branding of the Year: Akron RubberDucks
It was an edgy approach to a new team identity, but the unveiling of new Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) logos and marks certainly led to a successful 2014 for the team — making them our choice for Best Logo/Branding in our annual awards. (more…)
2014 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Total
At the end of the day, it does matter how many fannies are put in the seats. In that spirit, we present our ranking of 2014 summer-collegiate attendance, with teams sorted by total attendance. The Northwoods League dominates this ranking, with eight of the top 12 teams. Part of that is a function of the […]
Northwoods League sets attendance mark; should hit 1M
Yesterday was a milestone in the development of summer-collegiate baseball when the Northwoods League set an all-time attendance record of 973,950 — but the real milestone should come later this week, when the league hits the 1 million mark. That the league will hit that mark is inevitable — the Northwoods League season runs through […]
TinCaps, Hot Rods, Growlers set attendance marks
More attendance records fell by the wayside this weekend, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Kalamazoo Growlers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) all set new marks. First: a record crowd of 9,182 fans was on hand at Parkview Field Friday night for the […]