Tight races ruled the day in the Elite Eight round, so it should be an exciting Final Four round in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for summer-collegiate facilities. With such close races, one thing is clear: your vote matters. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2018: Summer Collegiate, Elite Eight
We’ll have a new champion in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for summer-collegiate facilities, with top seed Warner Park bumped aside and four leagues from across the country represented in the Elite Eight. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Gole to Replace Preimesberger as GM of Kingfish
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are preparing for a transition, as Doug Gole will replace Scott Preimesberger as General Manager. Gole will move into the position on September 15. (more…)
Big Top Announces Promotions in Green Bay, Wisconsin Rapids
Big Top Baseball has announced personnel news for two of its summer-collegiate Northwoods League teams, headlined by the promotion of John Fanta to Vice President, Green Bay Bullfrogs and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Fanta has spent the past nine seasons with the Rafters, serving the last five as the team’s General Manager. (more…)
The Best Places to See Baseball History in Action? Summer-Collegiate Ballparks
With venerable Luther Williams Field debuting this season as home of the Macon Bacon, summer-collegiate baseball saw the addition of another landmark ballpark to its ranks, encapsulating America’s long love affair with the National Pastime. (more…)
Kokomo Jackrabbits Shifting to Northwoods League
The Kokomo Jackrabbits are planning to change summer-collegiate circuits, as they will move from the Prospect League to the Northwoods League in 2019. (more…)
River Hounds Ballpark Project Lands State Grant
A redevelopment project in Hudson, WI that includes a new St. Croix River Hounds (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ballpark is receiving backing from a state grant. (more…)
Personnel News: Wisconsin Rapids, Connecticut
We have personnel news to report from the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Bismarck Bismarcks to Celebrate National Donut Day
In honor of National Donut Day, the Bismarck Larks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will play as the Bismarck Bismarcks on June 1. (more…)
Franklin Rogers Park Receives Upgrades
Major upgrades have been completed at Franklin Rogers Park, which will feature some new amenities during the Mankato MoonDogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) season. (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…)
On Tap for Timber Rattlers: Snaketail Ale
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) are joining the team-branded beer trend, unveiling Snaketail Ale from Fox River Brewing Company. (more…)
Mindiola Park Project Could Eventually Expand
Waukesha, WI officials are currently prioritizing a proposed summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark at Mindiola Park, but more amenities could be added to the site in the future. (more…)