Burlington Athletic Stadium renovations for the 2023 season are moving forward, with the budget for the project raised to $2.6 million from the original $1.95 million for the home of the Burlington Sock Puppets (summer collegiate; Appalachian League). (more…)
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2023 Northwoods League lineup announced
The 2023 Northwoods League lineup has been announced, with the Minot Hot Tots entering the summer-collegiate circuit and the travel team Minnesota Mud Puppies to return. (more…)
Frederick Atlantic League team added for 2023
A new Frederick (Md.) team will be added to the 2023 Atlantic League lineup, as the owner of the MiLB Draft League Frederick Keys will field two teams in Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium for the season. (more…)
Edmonton Prospects to skip 2023 season, focus on Myshak Metro Ballpark construction
The Edmonton Prospects will miss another summer-collegiate Western Collegiate Baseball League season to finish up construction of Myshak Metro Ballpark, now set to open in 2024. (more…)
Hooker Field upgrades begin
The theme of today’s Ballpark Digest newsletter was the launch of the baseball offseason, marked by the end of the World Series. So be prepared for a lot of renovation news, beginning today with info about Hooker Field upgrades for the Martinsville Mustangs (Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Two Old North State Baseball League teams change hands
This is likely the first time we’ve covered the Old North State Baseball League, but after falling into a rabbit hole perusing some of the ballparks in this summer-collegiate circuit, we’re happy to share the news about two team sales. (more…)
Personnel news: New Hampshire, Charleston, Omaha, Altoona, Traverse City
We have personnel news today from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Charleston RiverDogs, Charleston Dirty Birds, Omaha Storm Chasers, Altoona Curve and Traverse City Pit Spitters. (more…)
New for 2023: Minot Hot Tots
We have branding for the newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League: After a name-the-team vote, the Minot Hot Tots begin play at Corbett Field next summer. (more…)
New for 2023: Boone Bigfoots
We have a new team for the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League in 2023, as the Boone Bigfoots will begin play at Appalachian State University’s Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium. (more…)
Dennis and Lisa Bastien step down from Prospect League leadership
Dennis and Lisa Bastien are stepping down from their leadership roles as commissioner and deputy commissioner of the summer-collegiate Prospect League, choosing to focus on the new Jackson Rockabillys in 2023. (more…)
2022 MiLB/Partner League/SC attendance by average
We conclude our series of stories on 2022 attendance with our master compilation of numbers posted by Minor League Baseball, MLB Partner Leagues and summer-collegiate teams, ranked by average per game. (more…)
Capitol Broadcasting Company closes on purchase of Coastal Plain League
Capitol Broadcasting Company has closed on its purchase of the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League (CPL) from the Petitt family. (more…)
Personnel news: Elizabethton River Riders, Johnson City Doughboys
We have some personnel news from the Elizabethton River Riders and Johnson City Doughboys (both summer collegiate; Appalachian League). (more…)