After some backlash to the original plan, Waukesha, WI officials are exploring the creation of a new tax-increment financing district to help fund a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark. (more…)
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New Lafayette Aviators Ballpark Moves Forward
Plans to demolish and replace the existing Loeb Stadium advanced on Monday, putting the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) closer to a new home. (more…)
Edmonton Prospects Pitch RE/MAX Field Upgrades
As part of a pitch for a long-term lease extension, the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League) are floating up to C$3.25 million in RE/MAX Field upgrades. (more…)
HarbourCats Owners Exploring Nanaimo WCL Team
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) ownership group is exploring the launch of a WCL team in Nanaimo, a move that would give the circuit two clubs on Vancouver Island. The team would begin play in either 2020 or 2021 at Serauxmen Stadium. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks Propose Buck Hardee Field Upgrades
Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) owners are pitching up to $3.5 million in improvements to Buck Hardee Field, a move they say will keep the Sharks in town — and potentially land a Minor League Baseball team. (more…)
Personnel News: West Virginia, Pittsfield, Victoria
We have personnel news to report from the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League), Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures League), and the Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
New Futures League Leadership Announced
The Futures Collegiate Baseball League has announced new leadership, including Joe Paolucci as its new Commissioner and Joe Malkin as its new Administrator. (more…)
New for 2019: Traverse City Pit Spitters
Branding was unveiled on Tuesday for the Traverse City Pit Spitters, giving the club an identity ahead of its inaugural season in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. (more…)
Traverse City Team Name Set for Unveiling
Branding for a new Traverse City, MI club in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will be unveiled next week, with an announcement scheduled for Tuesday, January 29. (more…)
Savannah Bananas Sell Out 2019 Memberships
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are poised for another strong season, as the club has sold out all of its memberships for 2019. (more…)
Martha’s Vineyard Sharks Join NECBL
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks are changing summer-collegiate leagues ahead of the 2019 season, as they are now part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The Sharks are heading to the NECBL after competing in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League since 2011. (more…)
Latest Details Presented on New Gastonia Ballpark
Earlier this week, Gastonia, NC officials presented details on a new Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark that will anchor a downtown redevelopment initiative. (more…)
New La Crosse Loggers Logos Unveiled
The La Crosse Loggers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have unveiled several new logos, representing a tweak to their branding ahead of the 2019 season. (more…)