Border Cats Tyler Bribiescas Named to Northwoods League 2026 Postseason All-Star Team

August 20, 2026 - Thunder Bay Border Cats pitcher Tyler Bribiescas has been named to the Northwoods League Postseason All-Star Team for the Great Plains Division. The senior lefthander from the University of Arkansas-Monticello led the Border Cats in innings pitched as he threw 55 1/3 innings over 13 appearances. Bribiescas compiled a 6-4 record with a 4.72 earned run average and finished third overall in the league with 67 strikeouts. The native of Surprise, Ariz., who celebrated his 23rd birthday on August 17th... Full Story

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 m... Full Story

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... Full Story

Robson 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 fo... Full Story

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• Huskies routed in 2026 season finale - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 9)
• Duluth Huskies claim Superior Cup with 10-5 win over Thunder Bay - Northwoods Northern News Now (August 8)
• Huskies slug past Thunder Bay, claim Superior Cup - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 8)
• Honkers rally with six-run ninth to snap eight-game losing streak - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (August 7)
• Honkers drop eighth consecutive game in loss to Thunder Bay - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (August 6)
• Huskies walk their way to blowout loss - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 1)
• Huskies prevail in pitchers' duel in Thunder Bay - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (July 31)
• Express continue magical run, rally for another victory - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (July 30)
• Bjur, Express keep rolling as team earns win in home return - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (July 29)
• Honkers’ slump continues - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 23)
• Honkers drop third straight - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 22)
• Honkers stay hot with lopsided win over Thunder Bay - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 14)
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