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

Thunder 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 roa... Full Story

NWL Announces 2025 Video Production Team of the Year

October 29, 2025 - Rochester, Minn. - The Northwoods League has announced that Thunder Bay Border Cats have received the 2025 Northwoods League Video Production Team of the Year Award. Northwoods League teams provide what many consider to be one of the best developmental sports broadcasting opportunities offered. The teams hire video production crew members who have aspirations in sports broadcasting, many of whom are seeking their degrees from excellent college broadcasting and media programs in pursuit of a s... Full Story

• NWL Announces 2025 Video Production Team of the Year - Thunder Bay Border Cats (Northwoods) October 29
• Cats Sign Manager Ellison To Contract Extension - Thunder Bay Border Cats (Northwoods) October 9
• Former Border Cat Signs With New York Yankees - Thunder Bay Border Cats (Northwoods) July 16
• Former Border Cats Selected in 2025 MLB Draft - Thunder Bay Border Cats (Northwoods) July 15
• Northwoods League Announces 2025 All-Star Selections - Thunder Bay Border Cats (Northwoods) July 7
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Thunder Bay Border Cats pitcher Makaio Cisneros

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• Baseball is woven into local history - Northwoods Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal (November 1)
• 40 wins wasn't enough for Border Cats - Northwoods Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal (August 12)
• Border Cats close out campaign by doubling up Duluth - Northwoods Thunder Bay News Watch (August 10)
• Huskies built for deep postseason run - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 10)
• Huskies drop season finale to Thunder Bay - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 10)
• All is well at The Wade: Huskies handle business of Border Cats at home - Northwoods Northern News Now (August 9)
• Huskies' pitching quartet shuts out Thunder Bay - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 9)
• Border Cats capture fifth straight win - Northwoods Thunder Bay News Watch (August 8)
• Huskies' bats quiet in loss to Thunder Bay - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 8)
• Border Cats hang on to edge Huskies at home - Northwoods Thunder Bay News Watch (August 7)
• Huskies fall short in Thunder Bay - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 7)
• Steinberg, Border Cats walk off Loggers - Northwoods Thunder Bay News Watch (August 6)
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