Patrick A. Salvi, the owner of two independent league franchises and one summer collegiate league team, has won the inaugural Tommy Lasorda Legends Award. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate
Study: $9.5M for War Memorial Stadium Renovation
With a study recommending a $9.5 million investment to improve War Memorial Stadium, Hampton, VA officials are now considering the fate of the home of the Peninsula Pilots (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Eau Claire Mulling Carson Park Upgrades
Officials in Eau Claire, WI are considering a $3.5 million renovation project to Carson Park baseball stadium, home of the Eau Claire Express (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Bismarck to Fans: Help Us Choose Team Name
The new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team playing out of a renovated Bismarck Municipal Stadium beginning in 2017 is asking fans to submit potential monikers in a name-the-team contest. (more…)
HarbourCats Add Field Level Seating
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) have made an upgrade to Royal Athletic Park by installing field level box seating. (more…)
Great West League set to Play First Season
Backed by high-profile names and a slate of interesting markets, the Great West League (GWL) will debut on Friday as an intriguing addition to the summer collegiate landscape. (more…)
Rivets Make Rockford Debut on Rainy Night
The Rockford Rivets (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) made their debut last night, as a crowd of 633 made their way to Rivets Stadium to see the home team lose their inaugural game to the Wisconsin Woodchucks, 6-5. (more…)
Bananas Sell Out Opener
The new era of baseball at Grayson Stadium will start with a bang, as the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain league) have sold out their opener. The Bananas will play in front of a packed house on Thursday, June 2. (more…)
Media Deals in Northwoods League
We have some media news to report from the summer collegiate Northwoods League, including radio broadcast deals and digital programs. (more…)
New Season, New Menu Items From Bombers
This season will bring about more unique food and beverage offerings from the Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Wildfires Force Giants to Play Season in Edmonton
Due to the ongoing wildfires in the Fort McMurray region, the Fort McMurray Giants (summer collegiate; Western Major Baseball League) will share a ballpark with the Edmonton Prospects. The two clubs will play out of Edmonton’s facility, formerly known as Telus Field, for their entire home slates. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Summer Collegiate Themes and Festivals
Across the summer collegiate baseball ranks this season, there are several unique theme nights. While staples such as specialty jerseys are on the docket this year, there are also some unique ballpark festivals to note. Those items are covered in the latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
Bananas Introduce Daisy the Bat Dog
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) have announced the addition of Daisy the bat dog, who will be a fixture during the team’s inaugural season at Grayson Stadium. (more…)