Jair Fernandez Returns as Loons Manager for 2026 Season

January 8, 2026 - MIDLAND, Mich. - The Great Lakes Loons, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Dodgers, have named Jair Fernandez as their manager for the 2026 season. Fernandez will manage Great Lakes for the third straight season. Jair Fernandez is the 11th manager in the Loons' 18-year history and the second to return for a third year (Juan Bustabad 2008-2010). 2026 will be Fernandez's tenth season as a coach within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Last year, Great Lakes had their sixth consecutive w... Full Story

Loons Announce Game Times, Important Dates for 2026 Season

November 24, 2025 - MIDLAND, Mich. - The Great Lakes Loons are pleased to announce the full slate of game times, along with highly-anticipated dates for Fireworks Loontaculars presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, School Kids Days presented by Central Michigan University, and other important dates for the upcoming 2026 season. For a full list of game times for all 66 home games, visit loons.com. Opening Day The 19th season of Loons baseball gets underway with Opening Day presented by MISS DIG 811 on Friday, Apr... Full Story

Johnny Dukes Named MWL Clubhouse Manager of the Year

November 11, 2025 - MIDLAND, Mich. - Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the winners of the Head Groundskeeper of the Year and Home and Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Awards for each of the full season minor leagues. Great Lakes Loons Home Clubhouse Manager Johnny Dukes was selected as the winner for the Midwest League. "Minor League Baseball is proud to recognize 33 outstanding individuals and their staffs for exceptional contributions during the 2025 season," said Peter Woodfork, M... Full Story

Dow Diamond Expands Commitment to Sustainability with New Solar Array

September 25, 2025 - MIDLAND, Mich. - The Great Lakes Loons are thrilled to announce a partnership between Hemlock Semiconductor and Jinko Solar to provide a newly-updated solar panel array at Dow Diamond. "Solar panels at Dow Diamond isn't a new concept for us; we've always made every effort since ground was broken on the stadium to be as energy efficient as possible," said Loons President & General Manager Chris Mundhenk. "Sustainability and sports can share the same field and we are fortunate to have partners ... Full Story

• Dow Diamond Expands Commitment to Sustainability with New Solar Array - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) September 25
• De Paula and George Recognized as 2025 Midwest League All-Stars - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) September 17
• Loons Close 2025 Season with 9-5 Win; De Paula, Munoz and Wagner Each Homer - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) September 7
• Captains Beat Loons, 3-2, Lake County Clinches Second Half Playoff Spot - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) September 5
• Captains Walk-Off Loons 4-3, Great Lakes Now Must Win out to Make Postseason - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) September 4
• Quintero and Gelof Go Deep in Loons 11-5 Win over Captains - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) September 3
• Loons Lose Heartbreaker to Captains, 7-6 in 10 Innings - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) September 2
• Whitecaps Whack 12 Hits in 7-2 Win, Drop Loons Half Game Back - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) August 31
• Loons' Pitching Strands 11 Whitecaps, Now in Lead for Second Half Playoff Spot After 6-4 Win - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) August 30
• Serwinowski Strikes out 12 in 8-1 Loons' Win, Great Lakes Back Half Game - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) August 29
• Whitecaps Best Loons 2-1 in 10-Inning Pitching Duel - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) August 28
• Loons Pitching K's 14 and Gelof Drives in Three, Great Lakes Stays 1.5 Games Back with 6-2 Win - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) August 27
• Whitecaps Hold off Loons, Force Three Double Plays in Last Four Innings - Whitecaps 2, Loons 1 - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) August 26
• River Bandits Hold on 4-3, Split Series with Loons - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) August 24
• River Bandits Pitching K's 15, Snap Loons Three-Game Winning Streak - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) August 23
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• Detroit Tigers sign veteran closer to bolster bullpen - MWL MLive (December 13)
• Captains drop regular-season finale, 9-5; playoffs next - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (September 8)
• Late surge lifts Loons past playoff-bound Captains, 9-2 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (September 7)
• Captains beat Loons, 3-2, clinch playoff berth - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (September 6)
• Captains rally in ninth to beat Loons, 4-3, need one win to clinch playoff berth - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (September 5)
• Captains plate two in 10th to edge Loons, 7-6 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (September 3)
• River Bandits win back to back games, remain 3.5 games back - MWL KWQC (August 25)
• In another tough loss, Bandits suffer multiple ejections - MWL Quad City Times (August 23)
• Figueroa powers River Bandits to much-needed 13-4 victory - MWL Quad City Times (August 20)
• Brewers first-rounder Andrew Fischer shines in pro debut in Appleton - MWL Appleton Post-Crescent (August 15)
• Brewers prospects Jesús Made and Luis PenÌÆ'a play first home game with the Timber Rattlers - MWL Appleton Post-Crescent (August 13)
• Postgame blog: TinCaps win getaway game against Great Lakes - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (August 4)
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