We have another name for the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (summer collegiate; MLB Draft League), as a bank merger is yielding a new name: Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
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MLB Little League Classic returns to Williamsport for 2023, 2024
The MLB Little League Classic exhibition will return to Williamsport (Pa.) and Muncy Bank Park at Historic Bowman Field for 2023 and 2024, with a lease renewal approved by the City Council. (more…)
New naming-rights deal on tap in Williamsport
The naming rights to Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (MLB Draft League), are back on the market after an existing deal with BB&T Bank expired. (more…)
MLB Draft League to launch with five teams
After weeks of pitched negotiations and wooing, the new summer-collegiate MLB Draft League will launch with just five teams, with a potential sixth team to be announced in coming weeks. (more…)
Williamsport Little League Classic announced for 2021 season
The MLB Little League Classic will be back in 2021, as the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels will face off at Historic Bowman Field on Sunday, August 22, with the matchup set to be broadcast on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball and ESPN Radio. (more…)
2020 MLB Little League Classic to Feature Orioles, Red Sox
The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox will meet in the 2020 MLB Little League Classic, scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Williamsport, PA’s BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. The Orioles will play as the home team in the game, which will air nationally that evening on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and ESPN Radio at 7 p.m. ET. (more…)
Grant Awarded for BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field Upgrades
The home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) is set for more renovations, as a $600,000 state grant will help fund BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field upgrades. (more…)
Best of 2017, #7: BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
We end 2017 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, #7: The makeover of BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field for the Williamsport Crosscutters and the Little League Classic. (more…)
2017 Organization of the Year: Trinity Sports Holdings
In 2017, the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) stood apart from many teams. Their successes as individual clubs were noteworthy, but also strong reflections of their parent company—Trinity Sports Holdings. (more…)
Crosscutters, Black Bears Snare NY-Penn League Awards
The Williamsport Crosscutters and West Virginia Black Bears have both announced awards from the New York-Penn League. (more…)
Crosscutters, Phillies Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to pass along, as the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have extended their player development contract (PDC) with the Philadelphia Phillies. The two-year extension covers the 2019 and 2020 seasons. (more…)
Little League Classic Could be Staged Again
Following Sunday’s successful Little League Classic, it appears that Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred wants to stage the event in future seasons. (more…)
Williamsport Gets Ready for the Big Stage
Those who have attended a Williamsport Croscutters (Short Season A; New-York Penn League) game at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field this season have been in for a unique experience — one that will be shared nationally when the ballpark hosts the MLB Little League Classic Sunday. (more…)