The summer-collegiate Expedition League has announced several awards for its inaugural 2018 season, including Executive of the Year and Organization of the Year. (more…)
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Committee Okays Waukesha Ballpark Pitch
A proposed summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark in Waukesha, WI took a step forward this week, as the city’s finance committee recommended the project by a 5-0 margin. (more…)
Coastal Plain League Team, Ballpark Pitched for Mint Hill
Pending voter approval of a bond issue that includes funds for a new ballpark, Mint Hill, NC could field a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team starting in 2020. (more…)
Seven Finalists Unveiled for New Green Bay Moniker
To coincide with a new ballpark opening in Ashwaubenon, the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are asking fans to weigh in on a new team name and branding for the 2019 season. (more…)
Revisiting Old Favorites: Franklin Rogers Park, Mankato
We’ve been visiting Franklin Rogers Park since the earliest days of the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, when the Mankato Mashers featured the likes of Curtis Granderson and Paul McAnulty in the lineup circa 2001. Boy, has the place changed since then. (more…)
Revisiting Old Favorites: Athletic Park, Wausau
One of the joys of working in the baseball world is being pleasantly surprised by ballpark changes happening over long periods of time—something made clear with a visit Sunday to Athletic Park, home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Martinsville Mustangs Returning in 2019
In light of speculation over the club’s future, the acting general manager of the Martinsville Mustangs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) says the team will return in 2019. (more…)
Waterloo Bucks Will Host NWL 2019 All-Star Game
The 2019 Northwoods League All-Star Game will be hosted by the Waterloo Bucks at their home ballpark, Cost Cutters Field at Riverfront Stadium. The summer-collegiate league’s annual event, which is traditionally held in late-July, will return to Waterloo for the first time since 1996. (more…)
Bananas Continue Their Success in 2018
As their third season winds down, the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are experiencing a consistent level of success at Grayson Stadium. (more…)
New for 2019: WCBL
The Western Major Baseball League (WMBL) has announced a name change, as it will become the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) for 2019 and beyond. (more…)
In Memoriam: Pete Bock
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…)
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…)