Despite several summer-collegiate leagues canceling their 2020 seasons, the Northwoods League still plans a return to play this year–but it won’t be on May 26, the previously announced start of the season. (more…)
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Duluth closes Wade Stadium until July, impacting Huskies
Here’s another reason why it will be extremely hard for summer-collegiate leagues to launch this summer: Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has closed Wade Stadium, home of the Duluth Huskies, until July 1–severely impacting the Northwoods League season. (more…)
Northwoods League 2020 season opener postponed
The Northwoods League has delayed the start of the 2020 season due to state shutdowns ordered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, as summer-collegiate leagues continue to respond to an uncertain year. (more…)
Summer-collegiate leagues prep for disrupted 2020 season
Summer-collegiate leagues are prepping for a disrupted 2020 season, with the Valley Baseball League canceling the season, some teams going on hiatus, and the Western Canadian Baseball League planning various scenarios. (more…)
Summer-Collegiate Leagues React to COVID-19
Leagues across the summer-collegiate baseball landscape are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, with most currently planning to launch their 2020 seasons on schedule. (more…)
Oconomowoc Ballpark Proposal Approved
A planned new ballpark in the far Milwaukee suburbs is moving forward, as the Oconomowoc Common Council has approved a proposed facility that could open by the 2021 summer-collegiate season. (more…)
Proposed Carson Park Upgrades Clear Hurdle
Proposed upgrades to Carson Park have received planning commission support, advancing a concept that includes new seating and other improvements to the home of the Eau Claire Express (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Agree to Witter Field Lease Extension
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and City of Wisconsin Rapids have reached an agreement to extend the team’s Witter Field lease, carrying the pact through the 2030 season. The team was entering the last season of its previous lease agreement. (more…)
Neuroscience Group Field to Host Northwoods League Game
Neuroscience Group Field, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League), will host a summer-collegiate game on June 24, when the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and Madison Mallards meet in the inaugural Northwoods League Road to the Show Minor League Classic. (more…)
Witter Field Upgrades in the Works
As they pursue a lease extension with the city, prospective new owners of the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are mapping out upgrades to Witter Field. (more…)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Ownership Transfer on Tap
An ownership change for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) is in the works, as founders Vern Stenman and Steve Schmitt agree in principal to transfer ownership of their Northwoods League affiliate to brothers Joe and Vince Fonti. (more…)
Personnel News: Corvallis, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids
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…)
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…)