Chris Fletcher Returns as Battle Jacks Field Manager for 2027

September 2, 2026 - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are excited to announce that Chris Fletcher will return as Field Manager for the 2027 season, building on the foundation established during his first summer leading the club. Fletcher joined the Battle Jacks in 2026 as part of a new baseball leadership structure charged with building more than a roster. The goal was to establish the expectations, clubhouse culture, communication and player-development standards necessary to build a program... Full Story

Terry Collins Visits Battle Creek, Honorary Battle Jacks Coach, Before Michigan Hall of Fame Induction

August 3, 2026 - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Baseball history takes center stage at MCCU Field at historic C.O. Brown Stadium on Wednesday, August 5, as the Battle Creek Battle Jacks host the Royal Oak Leprechauns in a 7:05 p.m. first pitch while celebrating one of Michigan's greatest baseball ambassadors. Prior to the game, the Battle Jacks will honor Terry Collins during a special pre-game ceremony as he returns to Battle Creek on the eve of his induction into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame. Collins will al... Full Story

Two Battle Jacks Players to Play at Field of Dreams Movie Site in the Northwoods League All-Star Game

June 29, 2026 - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are proud to announce that shortstop Brendan Thompson and second baseman Jake Stedman have been selected to represent the organization at the 2026 Northwoods League All-Star Game, which will be played on Wednesday, July 8, at the legendary Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, Iowa. The selection recognizes two players who have been at the heart of one of the Northwoods League's most productive offenses during the first half of the seas... Full Story

Battle Jacks Introduce New Annual Russell Award Honoring Superfan David Daker

June 12, 2026 - Battle Creek, Mich. - The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are proud to announce the creation of the Russell Award, a new annual honor recognizing individuals who embody the spirit, passion, and unwavering support that make Battle Creek baseball special. Named after Russell, the beloved Battle Jacks mascot and symbol of community, energy, and fun at MCCU Field, the Russell Award will be presented each year to a member of the Battle Creek baseball family whose dedication, loyalty, and love for the g... Full Story

• Battle Jacks Introduce New Annual Russell Award Honoring Superfan David Daker - Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) June 12
• Battle Jacks Announce Tony & Tucci's Card Shop Experience, Front Office Expansion & Media Day Reminder - Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) May 21
• Battle Jacks Unveil Thunder Hogs Identity - Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) May 18
• Battle Creek Battle Jacks and Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame Announce Partnership Celebrating Battle Creek Baseball History - Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) March 6
• New Era, New Tagline - Battle Jacks Are the Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball - Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) January 16
• Battle Jacks Add Assistant GM to Lead Food & Beverage & Events - Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) November 25
• Battle Jacks Announce New Youth Academy & Meijer 5-Game Battle Pack - Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) October 10
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• Battle Creek Battle Jacks 2026 season wrap up in Northwoods League - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (August 10)
• Detroit Tigers pitcher Jacob Waguespack started with Battle Creek Bombers - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (August 3)
• Lakeview High grads Kucharczyk twins having big summer in Traverse City - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (July 27)
• Players with Battle Creek ties get selected in Major League Baseball Draft - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (July 20)
• Green Bay Rockers get to .500 with doubleheader sweep - Northwoods NewsBreak - Appleton (July 19)
• News, notes from the week for the Battle Creek Battle Jacks for July 12 - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (July 13)
• Battle Creek's Thompson, Stedman make Northwoods League All-Star Game - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (July 6)
• Battle Jacks players named to 2026 Northwoods League All-Star Game - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (June 29)
• Battle Jacks alternate identity in 2026 will be Southwest Michigan Thunder Hogs - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (May 18)
• Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame, Battle Creek Battle Jacks in partnership - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (March 6)
• Battle Creek Battle Jacks gets 100 locals for youth baseball clinic - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (November 17)
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