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MoonDogs Land Trio of College Standouts Ahead of 2026 Season

May 18, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - The Mankato MoonDogs are adding even more talent to their 2026 roster with the additions of pitchers David Essien and John Iacono, along with infielder Will Husemann. The trio brings a strong mix of strikeout ability, experience, and versatility to Mankato for the upcoming summer. Essien, a sophomore right-hander from Hoffman Estates, is coming off a breakout season at Harper College. The 6-foot-3 pitcher struck out 47 batters in 30 innings during the 2026 season while improving his ERA from the year befo... Full Story

Battle Jacks Unveil Thunder Hogs Identity

May 18, 2026 - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - The Battle Creek Battle Jacks today officially unveiled their new alternate identity for the 2026 season: the Southwest Michigan Thunder Hogs, as the organization prepares for one of the biggest opening homestands in franchise history. The Thunder Hogs identity honors Battle Creek's rich aviation and military heritage, inspired by the legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once operated by the Battle Creek-based 110th Wing. Known throughout the military as the "Warthog," the A -10 became a symbol... Full Story

MoonDogs Add Experience, Power, and Pitching to 2026 Roster

May 15, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - The Mankato Moondogs are bringing back a familiar face to the mound while adding two more talented players to the 2026 roster with the additions of pitcher Luke Ballantyne, pitcher Mathew Azordegan, and outfielder Liam Ebbs. Ballantyne returns for his second summer in Mankato, bringing experience and talent to the Moondogs' pitching staff. The sophomore right-hander at Biola University made 14 starts during the 2025 season, with a 6-1 record, and 63 strikeouts in 64.1 innings pitched. He also threw one co... Full Story

Red-Hot Return: Bubba Heidler Set to Ignite Chinooks Infield this Summer

May 14, 2026 - The Lakeshore Chinooks are getting a familiar face back this summer, and he's arriving hotter than ever. California shortstop Bubba Heidler is in the middle of a breakout sophomore campaign at Riverside City College, and his surge couldn't be coming at a better time for his return to Wisconsin. Hitting a scorching .342 with 30 RBIs through 31 games, Heidler has been a driving force behind the Tigers' 23-9 record and their push toward the top of the ultra-competitive Orange Empire Conference. This isn't just a good... Full Story

• Growlers Unveil Full Roster for 2026 - Kalamazoo Growlers (May 19)
  
• MoonDogs Land Trio of College Standouts Ahead of 2026 Season - Mankato MoonDogs (May 18)
  
• Battle Jacks Unveil Thunder Hogs Identity - Battle Creek Battle Jacks (May 18)
  
• Welcome Back, Express Fans - The 2026 Season Is Here - Eau Claire Express (May 15)
  
• MoonDogs Add Experience, Power, and Pitching to 2026 Roster - Mankato MoonDogs (May 15)
  
• Willmar Stingers Are Going Cashless at Bill Taunton Stadium - Willmar Stingers (May 15)
  
• Red-Hot Return: Bubba Heidler Set to Ignite Chinooks Infield this Summer - Lakeshore Chinooks (May 14)
  
• Bismarck Larks Announce Seven More Additions to the 2026 Roster - Bismarck Larks (May 14)
  
• MoonDogs Add Trio of Talented Freshmen to 2026 Roster - Mankato MoonDogs (May 14)
  
• Rox Reading Program Reaches Nearly 20,000 Students in 2026 - St. Cloud Rox (May 13)
  
• MoonDogs Add Trio of Junior College Talent to 2026 Roster - Mankato MoonDogs (May 13)
  
• Willmar Stingers Announce Final Front Office Addition - Willmar Stingers (May 13)
  
• MoonDogs Reveal First Wave of 2026 Roster - Mankato MoonDogs (May 12)
  
• South Carolina Infielder Signs with Woodchucks - Wausau Woodchucks (May 12)
  
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• SESKER: Familiar faces back in dugout to lead Express - Eau Claire Leader Telegram (May 19)
  
• Battle Jacks alternate identity in 2026 will be Southwest Michigan Thunder Hogs - Battle Creek Enquirer (May 18)
  
• St. Cloud Rox add seven new players to team for 2026 baseball season - St. Cloud Times (May 18)
  
• Hot Tots add local catchers ahead of 2026 season - Minot Daily News (May 15)
  
• No, the Rochester Honkers are not moving to Dyersville - Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 8)
  
• Fond du Lac Dock Spiders announce Herr-Baker Field upgrades for 2026 - Fond du Lac Reporter (May 8)
  
• Northwoods League establishing team to play at Field of Dreams stadium - Telegraph Herald (May 8)
  
• Northwoods League announces new expansion team to play at Field of Dreams Ballpark - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (May 7)
  
• Dyersville's Field of Dreams Ballpark gets baseball team - KWWL (May 7)
  
• Northwoods League team coming to Field of Dreams ballpark in 2027 - KIMT (May 7)
  
• Northwoods League establishing team to play at Field of Dreams stadium - Telegraph Herald (May 7)
  
• Northwoods League team coming to the Field of Dreams in 2027 - KCRG (May 7)
  
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