We have personnel news to report from a trio of summer-collegiate league teams, including the Corvallis Knights (West Coast League), Eau Claire Express, and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods League). (more…)
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Pit Spitters Unveil Turtle Creek Stadium Name
The home of the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) is now known as Turtle Creek Stadium, the result of a partnership between the team and Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos. (more…)
Oconomowoc Ballpark Pitch Makes Progress
The pitch for a sports complex anchored by a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark in the far Milwaukee suburbs has taken a step forward, receiving a key recommendation from an Oconomowoc commission. (more…)
Ballpark Pitch Shifts from Summit to Oconomowoc
A group seeking to build a sports complex anchored by a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark is moving its pitch elsewhere in the far Milwaukee suburbs, shifting from Summit to nearby Oconomowoc. (more…)
Athletic Park Upgrades Pitched for 2021
Wausau’s Athletic Park could be poised for another round of renovations, as Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership pitches a $1.5 million slate of upgrades. (more…)
New Large Ballpark Pitched for Suburban Minneapolis
A group is pitching a 8,000-plus-capacity ballpark in Shakopee, located in the southwest quadrant of the Twin Cities, raising money via traditional investors and crowdsourcing. (more…)
Reward Floated for Info on Madison Mallards Team Store Arson
With an investigation ongoing, authorities are offering an up to $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a fire last week that damaged the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) team store. (more…)
St. Croix River Hounds Set for 2021 Launch
The St. Croix River Hounds (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are set for a 2021 launch, as construction on the team’s Hudson, WI ballpark will begin next spring. (more…)
Personnel News: Frisco, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
New for July 23: Wisconsin Rapids Gorgeous Grandmas
For their game on July 23, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will celebrate National Gorgeous Grandma Day by taking the field as the Wisconsin Rapids Gorgeous Grandmas. (more…)
Down to Final Four in 2019 Summer Collegiate Best of the Ballparks Vote
It’s a Northwoods League-dominated Final Four, with three Northwoods ballparks among the Final Four in the 2019 summer collegiate Best of the Ballparks vote. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Willmar Stingers Ink 10-Year Lease Extension
The Willmar Stingers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will remain at their home ballpark for another decade, as Willmar, MN officials have approved a 10-year lease extension with the team. (more…)
New for Three July Games: Wisconsin Cheese Curds
For three Thursday home games in July, the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will play as the Wisconsin Cheese Curds. The promotion will include special on-field uniforms, along with a new merchandise line. (more…)