We’ll see another milestone tonight regarding women in baseball when the first female manager in the summer-collegiate Futures League, Margot Douillet, makes her debut leading the Pittsfield Suns from the bench. (more…)
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Macon’s Kianna Jones becomes first female head coach in summer-collegiate history
Kianna Jones made her debut as head coach for the Coastal Plain League’s Macon Bacon, becoming the first female head coach not only in the CPL but in summer collegiate baseball history. (more…)
Northwoods League hits ESPN+ this year
We’ll see some broader distribution of games this season from the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, as at least one game daily will be broadcast on streamer ESPN+. The
Bravehearts unveil in-game uniform changes with Rally Jerseys
The Worcester Bravehearts (summer collegiate; Futures League) will unveil Rally Jerseys this year, becoming the first team to change uniforms in the midst of the game based on the score. (more…)
Five potentials announced for new Jackson team name
The new summer-collegiate Prospect League team playing in Jackson, TN beginning in 2023 is asking fans to guess the name to be selected for use from a list of five finalists–the Jackson 5. (more…)
Kenosha Kingfish sold to Fanning, Zoellner
Some familiar names involved in the sale of the summer-collegiate Kenosha Kingfish (Northwoods League) from Big Top Baseball to Bill Fanning and Mike Zoellner for the 2022 season. (more…)
Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark improvements on tap
The Elizabethton River Riders (Appalachian League) have announced improvements to Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark for the upcoming season, including new seating areas. (more…)
Jackson launches name-the-team contest
The group bringing Prospect League summer-collegiate ball to The Ballpark at Jackson is launching a name-the-team contest for the 2023 franchise. (more…)
Personnel news: Play Ball Jackson
Longtime MiLB front-office exec Steve DeSalvo is the General Manager/Vice President of the summer-collegiate Prospect League team launching in 2023 at The Ballpark at Jackson. (more…)
Personnel news: Wausau Woodchucks
We have personnel news from the Wausau Woodchucks of the Northwoods League, as the summer-collegiate team adds two managers to the front office. (more…)
New for 2022: Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
The former Springfield Sliders of the summer-collegiate Prospect League are no more, as new ownership means new branding for the 2022 season: the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. (more…)
Expedition League sues Independence League defectors, seeks damages
The summer-collegiate Expedition League, based in the Upper Midwest and Upper Rockies, is suing seven defectors who broke away in late October to form a competing league, the Independence League. (more…)
Wausau Woodchucks name revived; new branding unveiled
Big change for the former Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods League), as the Wausau Woodchucks name is revived as part of new branding for the summer-collegiate team. (more…)