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July 13, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont. - Thunder Bay's Jack Pineau is heading to professional baseball as he signed a free agent contract with the San Diego Padres following the MLB Draft. Pineau was ranked 13th overall among Canadian born players heading into the draft, but came to terms with the Padres on an undrafted free agent deal.
The 6'0", 185-pound righthanded pitcher was the top starter for Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., in his junior year with the Blue Jays. The St. Ignatius High School graduate made 14 starts during the 2026 ... Full Story
February 11, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - The Thunder Bay Border Cats are excited to announce their first round of player signings for the 2026 Northwoods League season. Returning under the direction of second-year manager Joe Ellison are catcher Trey Fikes, shortstop Manny Alberto, and pitcher Makaio Cisneros. Close to a dozen players, who played for the Cats in 2025, are scheduled to return for this year's campaign, which begins Monday, May 25, in Iowa against the Waterloo Bucks.
Fikes, one of the top defensive catchers in the NWL, is back ... Full Story
February 6, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - Former Thunder Bay Border Cats outfielder Jacob Robson has been named to the Canadian roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The 20-team tournament takes place March 5-17 in four different locations with the championship game scheduled for Miami, Florida.
Robson, a native of Windsor, Ont., also suited up for Canada at the WBC in 2023 when the team finished in third place in Pool B with a 2-2 record. The 31-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder played in 19 games for the Border Cats in 2014 and ... Full Story
December 9, 2025 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - The Thunder Bay Border Cats are excited to announce the home opener for the 2026 Northwoods League season is scheduled for Friday, May 29, versus the Eau Claire Express at Port Arthur Stadium. First pitch on opening night is at 7:05pm in the first game of a two-game set against the Express that concludes the following night on May 30.
Following a 40-win season under the direction of returning manager Joe Ellison, the Cats kick off the 72-game campaign with a four-game road trip beginning on Monday, Ma... Full Story
The Thunder Bay Border Cats are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, they are a member of the Northwoods League.
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Pineau Signs With Padres
July 13, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont. - Thunder Bay's Jack Pineau is heading to professional baseball as he signed a free agent contract with the San Diego Padres following the MLB Draft. Pineau was ranked 13th overall among Canadian born players heading into the draft, but came to terms with the Padres on an undrafted free agent deal.
The 6'0", 185-pound righthanded pitcher was the top starter for Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., in his junior year with the Blue Jays. The St. Ignatius High School graduate made 14 starts during the 2026 ... Full StoryMore Thunder Bay Border Cats stories below
Cats Announce Trio Of Returnees
February 11, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - The Thunder Bay Border Cats are excited to announce their first round of player signings for the 2026 Northwoods League season. Returning under the direction of second-year manager Joe Ellison are catcher Trey Fikes, shortstop Manny Alberto, and pitcher Makaio Cisneros. Close to a dozen players, who played for the Cats in 2025, are scheduled to return for this year's campaign, which begins Monday, May 25, in Iowa against the Waterloo Bucks.
Fikes, one of the top defensive catchers in the NWL, is back ... Full StoryRobson to Play for Canada in World Baseball Classic
February 6, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - Former Thunder Bay Border Cats outfielder Jacob Robson has been named to the Canadian roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The 20-team tournament takes place March 5-17 in four different locations with the championship game scheduled for Miami, Florida.
Robson, a native of Windsor, Ont., also suited up for Canada at the WBC in 2023 when the team finished in third place in Pool B with a 2-2 record. The 31-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder played in 19 games for the Border Cats in 2014 and ... Full StoryThunder Bay Border Cats Release 2026 Northwoods League Schedule
December 9, 2025 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - The Thunder Bay Border Cats are excited to announce the home opener for the 2026 Northwoods League season is scheduled for Friday, May 29, versus the Eau Claire Express at Port Arthur Stadium. First pitch on opening night is at 7:05pm in the first game of a two-game set against the Express that concludes the following night on May 30.
Following a 40-win season under the direction of returning manager Joe Ellison, the Cats kick off the 72-game campaign with a four-game road trip beginning on Monday, Ma... Full StoryThunder Bay Border Cats News
- Pineau Signs With Padres - July 13, 2026
- Cats Announce Trio Of Returnees - February 11, 2026
- Robson to Play for Canada in World Baseball Classic - February 6, 2026
- Thunder Bay Border Cats Release 2026 Northwoods League Schedule - December 9, 2025
- NWL Announces 2025 Video Production Team of the Year - October 29, 2025
- Cats Sign Manager Ellison To Contract Extension - October 9, 2025
- Former Border Cat Signs With New York Yankees - July 16, 2025
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Thunder Bay Border Cats pitcher Jack Pineau (James Mirabelli Photography)
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League: Northwoods LeagueHome: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Website: Thunder Bay Border Cats site
Schedule: Full Thunder Bay Border Cats Schedule
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| Fri., Jul 17 | Wausau at Thunder Bay | 6:35 p.m. | |
| Thu., Jul 16 | Wausau at Thunder Bay | Ppd. | |
| Wed., Jul 15 | La Crosse at Thunder Bay | Ppd. | |
| Wed., Jul 15 | La Crosse at Thunder Bay (Game 2) | Ppd. | |
| Tue., Jul 14 | La Crosse at Thunder Bay | Ppd. | |
| Mon., Jul 13 | L | Thunder Bay 6 at Rochester 16 | Final |
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- Honkers stay hot with lopsided win over Thunder Bay - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 14)
- 5 things the Honkers need to do to make their first playoff appearance since 2011 - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 13)
- Rochester Honkers hold off Thunder Bay to remain in first place - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 13)
- Brock delivers while playing key role for Express - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (July 11)
- Honkers open up second half with blowout victory of Thunder Bay - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 1)
- Huskies shut out on the road - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (June 30)
- McIntyre, Smith go deep in Huskies win - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (June 29)
- Honkers outlast Thunder Bay in pitcher's duel - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 28)
- Honkers fall behind early in loss to Border Cats - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 27)
- Jalen Smith, Dax Hardcastle lead hard-hitting Huskies - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (June 26)
- Huskies Top Thunder Bay 9-6 in Comeback Win - Northwoods Northern News Now (June 26)
- Huskies Rally Past Border Cats 7-5 - Northwoods Northern News Now (June 25)
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