We have the name and branding for the new Nanaimo (BC) team entering the summer-collegiate West Coast League in 2021: the Nanaimo NightOwls, with the Nanaimo Bars created as alt branding. (more…)
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West Coast League cancels 2020 season
Another season cancelation in the summer-collegiate ranks, as the West Coast League will not play a 2020 season due to coronavirus-pandemic mitigation measures still in place in Washington State and Oregon. (more…)
West Coast League pushes opener to July; five teams to skip season
The summer-collegiate West Coast League is pushing its season opener from June to July, with five teams dropping from the schedule because of state and provincial stay-at-home rules. (more…)
Pickles plan season slate sans fans
With Oregon Gov. Kate Brown shutting down all large gatherings of crowds through September, including sporting events, the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League) announced plans to play games this season without fans at the ballpark. (more…)
Summer-Collegiate Leagues React to COVID-19
Leagues across the summer-collegiate baseball landscape are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, with most currently planning to launch their 2020 seasons on schedule. (more…)
Victoria HarbourCats Extending Protective Netting
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) are extending protective netting at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park, with the project to be completed by their late May opener. (more…)
Nanaimo West Coast League Team on Tap for 2021
A Nanaimo, BC-based team in the summer-collegiate West Coast League has been announced, with the expansion club to begin play as the circuit’s 13th team in 2021. The yet-to-be-named club will play home games at Serauxmen Stadium. (more…)
Personnel News: Corvallis, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from a trio of summer-collegiate league teams, including the Corvallis Knights (West Coast League), Eau Claire Express, and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods League). (more…)
New for 2020: Portland Gherkins
The Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League) have unveiled the Portland Gherkins, a new summer-collegiate farm team that will play at Walker Stadium beginning in 2020. The Gherkins will play a variety of opponents, including West Coast League members and independent wood bat teams. (more…)
Victoria HarbourCats Add Ballpark Zipline
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) will debut a unique ballpark attraction this season, as the club has unveiled a 400-foot zipline. (more…)
Port Angeles Lefties Nearing Civic Field Extension
The Port Angeles Lefties (summer collegiate; West Coast League) are on the verge of extending their run at Civic Field, as a five-year agreement is set to go before to the Port Angeles City Council. (more…)
HarbourCats Unveil New Team-Branded Beer
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) and Duncan, BC-based Red Arrow Brewing Co. have unveiled HarbourCats Ballpark Blonde, a new team-branded beer. HarbourCats Ballpark Blonde will be available in beer stores and on taps in the region as of late May. (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…)