Now that the 2018 season is approaching, there are signs that the bond between baseball and craft beer will continue to strengthen. Two of the latest signs come from the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) and the Macon Bacon (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), both of whom have announced unique partnerships with local craft breweries. (more…)
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Mankato MoonDogs Reveal New Ownership Group, Logo
Complete with a new ownership group and a new logo, the Mankato MoonDogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are undergoing some major changes for the 2018 season. (more…)
Waukesha Continues to Debate Northwoods League Pitch
Though discussions continue, debate over a proposal from Big Top Baseball for a new Northwoods League ballpark at Frame Park is proving contentious among Waukesha, WI officials. (more…)
Waukesha Mulls Northwoods League Team, New Ballpark
Waukesha, WI officials are debating a proposal from Big Top Baseball to field a team in the summer collegiate Northwoods League, with the club playing at Frame Park. (more…)
Green Bay Signs Off on Shipyard Project
Plans for a new Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ballpark have taken a step forward, as the Green Bay City Council has approved development agreements for the project. (more…)
Luther Williams Field Upgrades Underway
Ahead of the debut of the Macon Bacon (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), historic Luther Williams Field will be receiving a series of upgrades. (more…)
CBC Purchases Holly Springs Salamanders
Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) is adding to its slate of teams, as it has purchased the Holly Springs Salamanders (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). The Salamanders, who were previously owned by CPL co-founder Jerry Pettit, join the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) as CBC-owned baseball properties. (more…)
Bill Murray, Brian Doyle-Murray Baseball Series Coming to Facebook
Beginning on November 20, viewers will have a chance to see Bill Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray visit ballparks across the country in an original Facebook series. (more…)
Green Bay’s Shipyard Plan Deals With Uncertainty
There is now uncertainty surrounding a proposed Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ballpark in the Shipyard, as a major component of the project is in doubt. (more…)
New for 2018: Watertown Rapids
Plans for the latest Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League club have been unveiled, as the Watertown Rapids are joining the circuit for 2018. Led by S&V Baseball Management, the upstart Rapids will play their home games at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds stadium. (more…)
San Francisco Seals Join Great West League
There has been a shift within the summer collegiate ranks, as the San Francisco Seals have joined the Great West League. The move takes effect for the 2018 season. (more…)
Worcester Bravehearts Win 2017 Organization of the Year
The Futures League has once against honored the Worcester Bravehearts, as the summer collegiate circuit has named the club its 2017 Organization of the Year. (more…)
Scott Preimesberger Named GM of Kenosha Kingfish
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have a new general manager, as the club has announced the appointment of Scott Preimesberger to the position. Preimesberger comes to Kenosha after spending the past five seasons with fellow Big Top Baseball team, the Madison Mallards. (more…)