It is being reported locally that owner Frank Burke is working to sell the Edenton Steamers (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), which would trigger a move of the franchise after 2019 and the launch of a new, non-CPL club in Edenton. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate
Personnel News: Wisconsin Rapids, Watertown
We have personnel news to report from the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Watertown Rapids (summer collegiate; Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League). (more…)
Creedon Reaches Agreement to Buy Nashua Silver Knights
John Creedon, Jr. is set to expand his summer-collegiate baseball ownership portfolio, as he has reached an agreement to purchase the Nashua Silver Knights (Futures League) from Drew Weber. (more…)
Madison Mallards Launch Dad Bod Contest
The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have launched a Dad Bod Contest, where the winner’s dad bod will be sublimated onto a shirsey (T-shirt jersey). (more…)
Mickey Graham Named Pit Spitters GM
After a long tenure with the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League), Mickey Graham is joining the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) as their new general manager. (more…)
NECBL 25th Anniversary Logo Unveiled
In advance of a milestone 2019 season, the New England Collegiate Baseball League is unveiling its 25th anniversary logo. (more…)
Navigators to Play as Lynn Sailors in Select 2019 Games
To honor a franchise that predated them at Lynn, MA’s Fraser Field, the North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) will play as the Lynn Sailors in select 2019 games. (more…)
New Waukesha Ballpark Plan Scrapped
Discussions over a proposed new Waukesha, WI ballpark for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team have been scrapped, a decision prompted by push back over financing. (more…)
Waukesha Ballpark Funding Plan Could Change
After some backlash to the original plan, Waukesha, WI officials are exploring the creation of a new tax-increment financing district to help fund a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark. (more…)
New Lafayette Aviators Ballpark Moves Forward
Plans to demolish and replace the existing Loeb Stadium advanced on Monday, putting the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) closer to a new home. (more…)
Edmonton Prospects Pitch RE/MAX Field Upgrades
As part of a pitch for a long-term lease extension, the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League) are floating up to C$3.25 million in RE/MAX Field upgrades. (more…)
HarbourCats Owners Exploring Nanaimo WCL Team
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) ownership group is exploring the launch of a WCL team in Nanaimo, a move that would give the circuit two clubs on Vancouver Island. The team would begin play in either 2020 or 2021 at Serauxmen Stadium. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks Propose Buck Hardee Field Upgrades
Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) owners are pitching up to $3.5 million in improvements to Buck Hardee Field, a move they say will keep the Sharks in town — and potentially land a Minor League Baseball team. (more…)