The 2018 season will bring a milestone for the Northwoods League, as the summer collegiate circuit is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary. To commemorate this quarter century milestone, the League has unveiled a “25 Seasons” logo that will be featured on-field and across its digital platforms throughout the 2018 campaign. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate
New Waukesha Ballpark Is “Not Moving Forward”
A proposal to place a new Waukesha ballpark in the city’s Frame Park for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team is not moving forward, as Big Top Baseball and city officials pull the plug on the public/private endeavor. (more…)
Kiger Stadium to Host 2018 GWL All-Star Game
Kiger Stadium, home of the Klamath Falls Gems, has been named the host site of the 2018 Great West League All-Star Game. The game will be played on Monday, July 23, featuring All-Stars from the summer collegiate league’s six teams. (more…)
Report: Rivets Stadium Sold
The home of the Rockford Rivets (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) has been sold, with a news report indicating that a California company has purchased Rivets Stadium. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Interview: Jesse Cole on “Find Your Yellow Tux”
In 2016, the first-year Savannah Bananas were named the Coastal Plain League Organization of the Year after setting a new single-season league attendance record (91,004), and owners Jesse and Emily Cole were named Coastal Plain League Executives of the Year. (more…)
Big Top Shifts Focus From Green Bay, Will Build New Ashwaubenon Ballpark
After working for several years on a new downtown Green Bay ballpark, Big Top Baseball has shifted gears and will work with the nearby Village of Ashwaubenon on a new home for the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Northwoods League Frame Park Proposal Faces Legal Challenges
As discussion over the plan continues, Waukesha, WI officials are working to rebut concerns from legal challenges over a proposed Northwoods League ballpark at Frame Park . (more…)
Waukehsa Continues Debate Over Northwoods League Pitch
Waukesha, WI officials continue to debate a proposal for a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team and ballpark at Frame Park, with the financial implications being a key sticking point. (more…)
Prospect League to Add Cape Girardeau Team in 2019
The Prospect League will welcome a Cape Girardeau, MO-based team in the coming years, with the club joining the summer collegiate circuit in 2019. The team will play its games at an upgraded Capaha Field. (more…)
Muntean New Silver Knights GM
A personnel change of note: Rick Muntean is the new GM of the Nashua Silver Knights (summer collegiate; Futures League), as the baseball veteran replaces Ronnie Wallace in a move announced by team owner Drew Weber. (more…)
Wood Ducks, Bacon Announce Brewery Partnerships
Now that the 2018 season is approaching, there are signs that the bond between baseball and craft beer will continue to strengthen. Two of the latest signs come from the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) and the Macon Bacon (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), both of whom have announced unique partnerships with local craft breweries. (more…)
Mankato MoonDogs Reveal New Ownership Group, Logo
Complete with a new ownership group and a new logo, the Mankato MoonDogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are undergoing some major changes for the 2018 season. (more…)
Waukesha Continues to Debate Northwoods League Pitch
Though discussions continue, debate over a proposal from Big Top Baseball for a new Northwoods League ballpark at Frame Park is proving contentious among Waukesha, WI officials. (more…)