With the Canadian government dropping the requirement that foreign nationals crossing the border be vaccinated could impact MLB postseason play and bring back the Thunder Bay Border Cats (Northwoods League) for the 2023 season. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate
Minot Why Nots? Why not? New Northwoods League team unveils potential team names
We have the five finalists for the name of the new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team debuting at Corbett Field in the 2023 season, and it’s a very colorful group indeed, led by the legendary Minot Why Nots brand. (more…)
Committee moves forward with Wahconah Park project manager
The Wahconah Park Restoration Committee is moving toward either restoring or rebuilding historic Wahconah Park, home of the Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures League), after the decision to hire a project manager. (more…)
Capitol Broadcasting Company acquires Coastal Plain League
Capitol Broadcasting Company, owner of the Durham Bulls (Triple-A; International League) and the CPL’s Holly Springs Salamanders, is acquiring the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League from the Petitt family. (more…)
Today’s the day: 2022 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations due
Today’s the final day for nominations on the 2022 Ballpark Digest Awards, as we honor the best and the brightest in the baseball industry, ranging from MLB and MiLB to summer collegiate and college. (more…)
Personnel news: Madison Mallards
We have some personnel news to share, as former Assistant General Manager Samantha Rubin has been promoted to General Manager of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), the fourth GM and first female GM in Mallards history. (more…)
Personnel news: Lexington County, Fredericksburg
We have personnel news today from the Lexington County Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and Fredericksburg Nationals (Single-A; Carolina League). (more…)
Sock Puppets, Scher nab top 2022 Appalachian League awards
Two major 2022 Appalachian League awards are out: the Burlington Sock Puppets is the summer-collegiate league’s Organization of the Year, and Danville Otterbots GM Austin Scher is Executive of the Year. (more…)
Chance of more delays in new Edmonton Prospects ballpark
The project has already been delayed by a year, and now various–and familiar to those in the construction industry–challenges could lead to more delays in the opening of Myshak Metro Ballpark, the new Edmonton Prospects ballpark. (more…)
A reminder: 2022 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations due soon
A gentle reminder: We’re asking for nominations for the 2022 Ballpark Digest Awards, as we honor the best and the brightest in the baseball industry, ranging from MLB and MiLB to summer collegiate and college. (more…)
Southern Illinois joins Prospect League for 2023, playing at Rent One Park
A Southern Illinois team playing out of Marion’s Rent One Park is joining the summer-collegiate Prospect League for the 2023 season. (more…)
Savannah Bananas departing Coastal Plain League; will focus on Banana Ball year-round
The Savannah Bananas are departing the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and will play Banana Ball year-round both in Savannah and around the country. (more…)
Nationals vs. Phillies at 2023 MLB Little League Classic
We have the two teams scheduled to play at the 2023 MLB Little League Classic, with the Washington Nationals hosting the Philadelphia Phillies in Williamsport’s Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)