We can’t find another incident of this happening in pro or summer-collegiate ball: the Fayetteville SwampDogs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) had all nine players play all nine positions in nine innings in last night’s 5-5 tie with non-league opponent Kernersville Bulldogs. (more…)
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Savannah Bananas Start Solid Inaugural Season
Just over a year ago, the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low A; Sally League) announced they were leaving to become the Columbia Fireflies. (more…)
Bismarck to Choose One of Three Names
Based on current vote totals, the Northwoods League team slated for Bismarck is narrowing its name the team contest down to three candidates. (more…)
Lobos Finding Home in Sabetha
This season, Somerset Park became a destination in summer collegiate baseball, as the Sabetha Lobos (Mid-Plains Collegiate League) thrived in the small Kansas town. (more…)
NWL Announces Home Run Derby at Kenosha Harbor
Next week, the Northwoods League will put a unique spin on a traditional event as it hosts a home run derby at Kenosha Harbor. (more…)
Northwoods League Poised for More Growth
In the midst of another successful season, the summer collegiate Northwoods League could be poised for more growth in the future. (more…)
Bismarck Announces Name The Team Contest Finalists
The name the team contest for Bismarck’s new Northwoods League franchise has yielded five finalists, which were announced today. (more…)
NECBL Selects All-Star Game Broadcasters
The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) has announced that Sanford’s Tom Porter and Mystic’s Mike Miezejeski will handle the play-by-play for Sunday’s All-Star Game. Porter and Miezejewski were voted into the position by fellow NECBL broadcasters and representatives from the front office of each team. (more…)
New Ballpark on Tap for Lafayette Aviators
A new ballpark for the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) could be on tap for 2019, as the Indiana city is preparing plans to tear down Loeb Stadium, which opened in 1940, to make way for a replacement. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016, Summer Collegiate: Kokomo Municipal Stadium
Kokomo Municipal Stadium, home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits, was the fan’s favorite for the second consecutive year as the best summer-collegiate ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks competition. (more…)
A Fulfilling Partnership in North Shore
Community partnerships in baseball can take on many different forms, and some stand out more than others. One example of a relationship that is meeting the needs of both sides is that of the North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) and Bridgewell’s Employment Support Program. (more…)
It’s Gun Season for These Two Summer-Collegiate Teams
It’s gun season in summer-collegiate ball, as the Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods League) are encouraging fans to bring sidearms to C.O. Brown Stadium tonight, and the Springfield Sliders (Prospect League) are raffling off a rifle and a pistol as part of a promo Wednesday. (more…)
Salvi Wins First Lasorda Legends Award
Patrick A. Salvi, the owner of two independent league franchises and one summer collegiate league team, has won the inaugural Tommy Lasorda Legends Award. (more…)