Another step in the renovation of Wausau’s historic Athletic Park: the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) today unveiled the Ministry Health Care Terrace, set to be completed for the 2016 season home opener. (more…)
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Ballpark battles in California: Leases at stake
We’re not sure this constitutes a trend, but there are certainly are similarities to the way California cities are treating two teams — the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) and the Marysville Gold Sox (summer collegiate; Great West League) — over existing ballpark leases. (more…)
Growlers add emoji jersey for 2016 promo
Another smart jersey promotion from the Kalamazoo Growlers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), as the team is seeking fan participation in an emoji jersey this season. (more…)
Border Cats sold to group headed by Smith, Wendel
The Thunder Bay Border Cats (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have been sold to Superior Baseball Club, a Florida corporation headed by Kyle Smith that also includes former Border Cats owner John Wendel in the group of five investors. (more…)
New for 2016: Rockford Rivets
We have a name for the newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, launching in 2016: the Rockford Rivets. (more…)
Bombers, Battle Creek extend C.O. Brown Stadium lease
The Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will be playing out of C.O. Brown Stadium through at least 2021, as the team and the city agreed to a five-year lease extension. (more…)
SwampDogs to host 2016 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game
Another notable event to add to your calendar: the summer-collegiate 2016 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game is set for J. P. Riddle Stadium, home of the Fayetteville SwampDogs. (more…)
New for 2016: Bloomington Bobcats
The Bloomington Bobcats, once an institution in summer-collegiate baseball, are being revived for the 2016 season and will compete in the Midwest Collegiate League, playing out of O’Neil Park. (more…)
A distinct aeronautical theme for 2016: Aviators, Drones and AirHogs
Several teams — new and rebranded — are adopting an aeronautical theme for the upcoming season, including the Lafayette Aviators and the DuPage Drones (summer collegiate; Prospect League) and the Texas AirHogs (independent; American Association). (more…)
Rafters unveil new look for 2016
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled new logos and uniforms for the 2016 season. (more…)
Northwoods League ASG set for Kenosha; to feature Lake Michigan HR derby
The 2016 summer-collegiate Northwoods League All-Star Game is set for Kenosha’s Simmons Field on July 19, with a unique home-run derby slated for a pier on Lake Michigan. (more…)
New High Point ballpark cost could reach $24 million
The cost for a new High Point (N.C.) multipurpose venue could hit $24 million, with half of that amount financed by the city in an attempt to revitalize downtown. (more…)
Best of 2015: #2, Best of the Ballparks
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #2: The Battle of the Ballparks, where we asked fans to weigh in on their favorite ballparks, from rookie leagues to Major League Baseball. (more…)