The summer-collegiate Northwoods League will expand to 22 teams and realign divisions in 2019, as was confirmed by Friday’s announcement of next season’s schedule. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate
Best Renovation (MiLB/College): Franklin Rogers Park, Mankato MoonDogs
Many ballpark renovations are driven by necessity, while others are projects of passion. In the case of upgrades to Franklin Rogers Park, home of the Northwoods League’s Mankato Moondogs, both factors were in play, leading to the 2018 Ballpark Digest Award for Best Renovation (MiLB/College). (more…)
New for 2019: Green Bay Booyah
We have (probably) the first team in baseball to be named after a stew on a full-time basis, as the Green Bay Booyah (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) name replaces the Bullfrogs as the team’s moniker. (more…)
Jamestown Jammers on Hiatus for 2019
The Jamestown Jammers (summer collegiate; Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League) will go on hiatus for the 2019 season, and new ownership will be sought to field a team in 2020. (more…)
Normal CornBelters to Prospect League
The status of the Normal CornBelters for 2019 is now clear: the team is joining the summer-collegiate Prospect League after being sold to an existing circuit ownership group. (more…)
Thunder Bay Border Cats Nearing Sale
An ownership change could be in the offing for the Thunder Bay Border Cats (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), as a local group is working to obtain the team. (more…)
Souris Valley to Host 2019 Expedition League All-Star Game
The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs will host the 2019 Expedition League All-Star Game at Corbett Field. Two days worth of events will begin on July 15, with the summer-collegiate circuit’s All-Star Game set for July 16. (more…)
Northwoods League Unveils 2018 Executive, Organization of the Year
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League has announced two major 2018 awards, including Executive of the Year and Organization of the Year. Ryan Moede, GM of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, has won Executive of the Year, while the Bismarck Larks were awarded Organization of the Year award for the second straight season. (more…)
St. Croix River Hounds Launch Delayed
The St. Croix River Hounds (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will not begin play in 2019, as delays to their ballpark project have contributed to a change in plans. (more…)
Expedition League Expanding to Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba is set to welcome a new summer-collegiate Expedition League squad, as the team will begin play at Andrews Field in 2019. Branding for the club will be announced at a later date. (more…)
Great West League Suspends Operations
The summer-collegiate Great West League is suspending operations for the 2019 season, with existing teams looking to join another league or play an independent schedule. (more…)
CornBelters Leaving Frontier League for Summer-Collegiate Circuit
The Normal CornBelters are departing the independent Frontier League, and will join a summer-collegiate circuit beginning in 2019. (more…)
Thunder Bay Border Cats Ownership in Flux
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League has delivered a termination notice to the group that owns the Thunder Bay Border Cats, leaving questions about the club’s future. (more…)