The final stretch of the summer collegiate season in New England is here. Now that the calendar has flipped to August, the NECBL opened its eight-team postseason and the chase for the Fay Vincent Sr. Cup on Monday night when four best-of-three wild-card round series kicked off. The Newport Gulls … [Read more...]
Summer collegiate: Cape League, NECBL, Futures All-Stars
The best of the best in summer collegiate baseball across New England will be on display over the coming week, with the Cape Cod League, NECBL and Futures League all hosting their respective all-star games. All-star action kicks off Saturday with the Cape League converging on Whitehouse Field in … [Read more...]
Cape League Watch List: 7 All-Stars from New England
The best of the best in the Cape Cod Baseball League includes a strong crop of New England talent. Seven players who are from or play their college baseball in the region were selected to participate in Saturday’s All-Star Game, which will be played at Whitehouse Field in Harwich, Mass. The Cape … [Read more...]
BC to hire Wofford coach Interdonato to replace Gambino
Todd Interdonato will be named Boston College’s next head baseball coach, sources told New England Baseball Journal on Wednesday afternoon. Interdonato spent the previous 16 years building an outstanding program at Wofford College, leading the Terriers to back-to-back 40-win seasons that resulted in … [Read more...]
Summer collegiate: Local Cape, NECBL, Futures League standouts
Summer baseball is in full swing across New England. With the July 4 holiday in the rear view, all three of the region’s premier leagues are well into their seasons and have the heat of the summer schedule ahead. Top teams have emerged across each circuit, with a number of local players standing out … [Read more...]
Rhode Island prospect Kopack back with Mystic Schooners
It’s a rarity in summer collegiate baseball, but Mystic Schooners manager Phil Orbe has had one constant in his starting lineup over the past few summers. Every day, and at virtually any position on the diamond, Addison Kopack (Cumberland, R.I.) has been that constant. The super utility player and … [Read more...]