It is being reported locally that owner Frank Burke is working to sell the Edenton Steamers (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), which would trigger a move of the franchise after 2019 and the launch of a new, non-CPL club in Edenton. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate News
Personnel News: Wisconsin Rapids, Watertown
We have personnel news to report from the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Watertown Rapids (summer collegiate; Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League). (more…)
NECBL 25th Anniversary Logo Unveiled
In advance of a milestone 2019 season, the New England Collegiate Baseball League is unveiling its 25th anniversary logo. (more…)
New Waukesha Ballpark Plan Scrapped
Discussions over a proposed new Waukesha, WI ballpark for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team have been scrapped, a decision prompted by push back over financing. (more…)
Waukesha Ballpark Funding Plan Could Change
After some backlash to the original plan, Waukesha, WI officials are exploring the creation of a new tax-increment financing district to help fund a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark. (more…)
HarbourCats Owners Exploring Nanaimo WCL Team
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) ownership group is exploring the launch of a WCL team in Nanaimo, a move that would give the circuit two clubs on Vancouver Island. The team would begin play in either 2020 or 2021 at Serauxmen Stadium. (more…)
New for 2019: Traverse City Pit Spitters
Branding was unveiled on Tuesday for the Traverse City Pit Spitters, giving the club an identity ahead of its inaugural season in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. (more…)
Traverse City Team Name Set for Unveiling
Branding for a new Traverse City, MI club in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will be unveiled next week, with an announcement scheduled for Tuesday, January 29. (more…)
Grizzlies Not Guaranteed Use of Proposed Gastonia Ballpark
Gastonia officials say it is not a formality that the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) will occupy a proposed new ballpark, potentially opening the door for suitors from professional baseball. (more…)
Savannah Bananas Sell Out 2019 Memberships
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are poised for another strong season, as the club has sold out all of its memberships for 2019. (more…)
Martha’s Vineyard Sharks Join NECBL
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks are changing summer-collegiate leagues ahead of the 2019 season, as they are now part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The Sharks are heading to the NECBL after competing in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League since 2011. (more…)
New La Crosse Loggers Logos Unveiled
The La Crosse Loggers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have unveiled several new logos, representing a tweak to their branding ahead of the 2019 season. (more…)
Westfield, MA Team Added to Futures League
Westfield, MA will field a team in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League starting this year, as an expansion club has been announced for 2019. The Westfield franchise was purchased by local entrepreneurs Christopher Thompson and Don Moorhouse. (more…)