The Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are working with the city on a proposed new ballpark that could be the hub of an entertainment district. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate
Martinsville Discussing Hooker Field Upgrades
Officials in Martinsville, VA are discussing Hooker Field upgrades, but are unsure how much they can spend on the home of the Martinsville Mustangs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
New for 2017: Yuba City Bears
A moniker has been unveiled for the new Yuba City franchise in the Great West League, as the team will be named the Yuba City Bears. The Bears will share Colusa Casino Stadium with the Marysville Gold Sox for the 2017 summer collegiate season. (more…)
Willmar Stingers Unveiling Ballpark Upgrades
The Willmar Stingers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are unveiling upgrades to Bill Taunton Stadium, starting with a new home plate club. (more…)
Madison Mallards Unveil New Duck Blind Plans
Renderings of proposed new Duck Blind at Warner Park, home of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), built from shipping containers, were unveiled today. (more…)
Chico Heat Will Host 2017 GWL All-Star Game
The Great West League has announced the site of its 2017 All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Chico Heat. The game will be played at Nettleton Stadium on Monday, July 24, beginning at 6:35 PST. (more…)
Northwoods League Ballpark Pitched in Hudson
Hudson, WI could host Northwoods League action, as the city is being pitched on a new ballpark as part of a larger redevelopment plan. (more…)
Best of 2016: #10, Savannah Bananas
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #10: the successful inaugural season of the Savannah Bananas. (more…)
Seacoast Mavericks Ballpark Proposed in Dover
If the development plan clears some hurdles, the Seacoast Mavericks (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) will receive a new ballpark at a sports complex in Dover. (more…)
Yuba City Joining Great West League
The Great West League has announced that it is a new team for 2017, as Yuba City, CA is joining the summer collegiate circuit. (more…)
Dennis Bastien Named Prospect League Commissioner
Dennis Bastien has been named the commissioner of the Prospect League, as the summer collegiate circuit has announced his appointment. Bastien signed a three-year contract with the league that began on December 1. (more…)
New for 2017: Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
The expansion Northwoods League franchise in Fond du Lac has announced a new name: the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. The Dock Spiders will join the summer collegiate circuit for the 2017 season, playing at Marian Unviersity’s Herr-Baker Field. (more…)
New for 2017: Lincoln Potters
The Lincoln Potters are joining the Great West League as a new franchise in 2017. The summer collegiate league squad will play its games at McBean Stadium. (more…)