Pete Bock, a distinguished executive who co-founded the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and previously served as general manager of the Durham Bulls and the Hawaii Islanders, has passed away. (more…)
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Gole to Replace Preimesberger as GM of Kingfish
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are preparing for a transition, as Doug Gole will replace Scott Preimesberger as General Manager. Gole will move into the position on September 15. (more…)
Big Top Announces Promotions in Green Bay, Wisconsin Rapids
Big Top Baseball has announced personnel news for two of its summer-collegiate Northwoods League teams, headlined by the promotion of John Fanta to Vice President, Green Bay Bullfrogs and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Fanta has spent the past nine seasons with the Rafters, serving the last five as the team’s General Manager. (more…)
New Seacoast Mavericks Ballpark/Complex Project Still in Works
A Dover, NH sports complex that includes a new Seacoast Mavericks (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) ballpark is still being planned, with land acquisition for the project expected to move forward this month. (more…)
Kokomo Jackrabbits Shifting to Northwoods League
The Kokomo Jackrabbits are planning to change summer-collegiate circuits, as they will move from the Prospect League to the Northwoods League in 2019. (more…)
River Hounds Ballpark Project Lands State Grant
A redevelopment project in Hudson, WI that includes a new St. Croix River Hounds (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ballpark is receiving backing from a state grant. (more…)
Design of Proposed Gastonia Ballpark Takes Shape
Design features for the proposed Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark are taking shape, with the multi-use facility to offer an array of seating options and social spaces. (more…)
Ridgefield WCL Team to Begin Play in 2019
The summer-collegiate West Coast League will add a Clark County, WA member in 2019, with the team to play its home games at a Ridgefield sports complex. (more…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 Cross-Team Promotions
The last few seasons have yielded successful promotions that were the result of a collaboration of multiple Minor League Baseball teams. That trend is continuing with some unique cross-team promos in 2018, with the highlights from this season noted in the latest edition of Promotions Watch. (more…)
Bismarck Bismarcks to Celebrate National Donut Day
In honor of National Donut Day, the Bismarck Larks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will play as the Bismarck Bismarcks on June 1. (more…)
Prospect League Eyeing Eastward Expansion
To provide improved balance to its geographical alignment, the summer-collegiate Prospect League is eyeing possible expansion options in its eastern footprint. (more…)
Lafayette Aviators See Room For Growth
With new ownership in the fold and a new ballpark on the way, the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) see plenty of room for future growth. (more…)
Franklin Rogers Park Receives Upgrades
Major upgrades have been completed at Franklin Rogers Park, which will feature some new amenities during the Mankato MoonDogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) season. (more…)