Bombers' Roster Rolls Along

May 6, 2019 - Battle Creek, MI - A date with the Lakeshore Chinooks on Opening Day 2019 is now just weeks away, as we continue to reveal the roster that will make up the 2019 Battle Creek Bombers. Today, we take a look at the Battle Creek backstops and temporary players that will be part of manager Mike Ruppenthal's squad. This recruiting update is presented by OnStaff Group. OnStaff Group is the largest human resource services firm in Southwest Michigan, maintaining an exceptionally experienced and stable... Full Story

Bombers' Middle Infield Readies for Fast-Approaching Season

April 15, 2019 - Battle Creek, MI - Opening Day for the Bombers creeps ever closer, and when Battle Creek takes the field for the first time on May 29 vs. Lakeshore, they will be led by a stout middle infield that features two NCAA Division I players. These versatile athletes will be joined in the middle infield by Matt McDermott, who will also be the Bombers' fourth outfielder and was previewed in our earlier release. The full-time middle infielders for Battle Creek in 2019 are Ty Meissner, Kelby Weyler, and Ga... Full Story

The Battle Cats Return to Battle Creek

April 1, 2019 - Battle Creek, MI - The Battle Creek Bombers have announced that they will rebrand as the Michigan Battle Cats. Last active in 2002, the Michigan Battle Cats were a minor league team, first affiliated with the Boston Red Sox then later by the Houston Astros. The Battle Cats will remain within the Northwoods League and give the Bombers & their mascot Mo Skeeter a big send off on Saturday July 19th. Tyler Shore, the General Manager of the new reformed Battle Cats said, 'I've always wanted to ... Full Story

Bombers' Corner Infield Reaches for New Heights

March 21, 2019 - Battle Creek, MI - As the 2019 Northwoods season approaches, the roster for the Battle Creek Bombers continues to form. The corner infield spots feature four players 6 feet or taller, and each player looks to bring their own style of play to the Cereal City. Playing the corner infield spots this season will be Josh Sears, Michael Morissette, John Malcom, and Jack Merrifield. 1B/ DH Josh Sears: 6'4", (R/R) Sophomore, Freed Hardeman University (NAIA-Division I) Sears, a native of Huntsville,... Full Story

• Bombers' Corner Infield Reaches for New Heights - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) March 21
• Bombers' Outfield Takes Shape - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) February 22
• Bombers Announce Mike Ruppenthal as New Skipper - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) January 21
• Battle Creek Bombers Announce 2019 Schedule - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) November 19
• McCraith Throws Eight Scoreless Innings; Battle Creek Wins Tenth Straight Game - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) August 10
• Bombers Win Season Series with Rafters After Fourth Straight Sweep - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) August 9
• Battle Creek One-Hits the Rafters in Seventh Straight Win - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) August 7
• Bombers Get over .500 for the First Time in 2018 - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) August 5
• Battle Creek Sets Multiple Season Highs in Win over the Rafters - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) August 4
• Bombers Win Big Behind McCraith's Gem on the Mound - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) August 2
• Battle Creek Sweeps Double Header against the Woodchucks - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) August 2
• Battle Creek Takes Rubber Match in Comeback Fashion against Green Bay - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) July 30
• Battle Creek Swept by Wisconsin Rapids in Double Header - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) July 22
• Bombers Drop a Tough Game One in Green Bay - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) July 20
• Bombers Stunned by Woodchucks, Split Series in Wausau - Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) July 19
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• Being a Battle Creek Bombers host family creates memories for lifetime - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (April 5)
• Battle Creek Bombers to become Michigan Battle Cats once again - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (April 2)
• Are the Michigan Battle Cats really returning to Battle Creek? - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (April 1)
• Battle Creek Bombers name Mike Ruppenthal as new manager - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (January 22)
• Battle Creek's top 10 local sports stories of 2018 - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (December 27)
• Kalamazoo Growlers set to make Northwoods League playoff debut - Northwoods Kalamazoo Gazette (August 13)
• Battle Creek Bombers fall short in push to make the playoffs - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (August 10)
• Woodchucks prevail over Bombers, Rafters drop game to Battle Creek - Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Tribune (August 9)
• Woodchucks crush Bullfrogs, Rafters held to one hit - Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Tribune (August 7)
• Rivets fall to Bombers, 6-5 - Northwoods Rockford Register Star (August 6)
• Woodchucks lose to Kenosha in bottom of the ninth; Rafters held to one - Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Tribune (August 4)
• Bombers silence Rafters, Woodchucks fall twice in doubleheader - Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Tribune (August 3)
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