Finalists have been unveiled for the branding of a Traverse City, MI squad that will compete in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League starting in 2019. There are six finalists total, ranging alphabetically from Black Pearls to Sasquatch. (more…)
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Rochester Honkers Sold
There has been a change in ownership of the Rochester Honkers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), as Dan Litzinger and Kim Archer have sold the club to Bases Loaded Entertainment, LLC. (more…)
Northwoods League to Field 22 Teams in 2019
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League will expand to 22 teams and realign divisions in 2019, as was confirmed by Friday’s announcement of next season’s schedule. (more…)
Best Renovation (MiLB/College): Franklin Rogers Park, Mankato MoonDogs
Many ballpark renovations are driven by necessity, while others are projects of passion. In the case of upgrades to Franklin Rogers Park, home of the Northwoods League’s Mankato Moondogs, both factors were in play, leading to the 2018 Ballpark Digest Award for Best Renovation (MiLB/College). (more…)
Thunder Bay Border Cats Nearing Sale
An ownership change could be in the offing for the Thunder Bay Border Cats (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), as a local group is working to obtain the team. (more…)
Northwoods League Unveils 2018 Executive, Organization of the Year
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League has announced two major 2018 awards, including Executive of the Year and Organization of the Year. Ryan Moede, GM of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, has won Executive of the Year, while the Bismarck Larks were awarded Organization of the Year award for the second straight season. (more…)
St. Croix River Hounds Launch Delayed
The St. Croix River Hounds (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will not begin play in 2019, as delays to their ballpark project have contributed to a change in plans. (more…)
Thunder Bay Border Cats Ownership in Flux
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League has delivered a termination notice to the group that owns the Thunder Bay Border Cats, leaving questions about the club’s future. (more…)
Personnel News: Wisconsin Rapids, Souris Valley
We have personnel news to report from the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Souris Valley Sabre Dogs (summer collegiate; Expedition League). (more…)
Traverse City Shifts to Northwoods League
Starting in 2019, the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will field a team in Traverse City, MI’s Wuerfel Park, which has been sold to an investment group led by the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Wuerfel Park Sale on Tap; Shift to Northwoods League Expected
New ownership of Wuerfel Park will be unveiled Wednesday, with a move of the Traverse City Beach Bums (independent; Frontier League) to the summer-collegiate Northwoods League also expected. (more…)
Personnel News: Peoria, Wilmington, Duluth
We have personnel news to report from the Peoria Chiefs (Low A; Midwest League), the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League), and the Duluth Huskies (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Mitchell Northwoods League Team Unlikely for 2019
A Mitchell, SD-based team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League appears unlikely for 2019, but the door for future entry has not closed completely. (more…)